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Where is the Champoux Vineyard located?

Horse Heaven Hills

Where is Red Willow Vineyard?

Yakima Valley

What is currently the most planted white grape in Washington?

Riesling

What is the westernmost AVA in Washington?

Puget Sound

Who is known as the "father of Washington wine?"

Walter Clore

When did Walter Clore arrive in Prosser?

1937

What mountain range forms the eastern border of Walla Walla Valley?

Blue Mountains

How does the Blue Mountains affect weather patterns of Walla Walla?

Adds rain

What is the "Rocks?"

collection of rocky soil similar to the Galets of CDP located in Walla Walla

Which state is second behind CA in terms of wine production?

WA

T or F: most wine from WA is estate-produced

FALSE very rare

How does the Cascade Range affect climate of WA?

Rain shadow effect




Blocks marine weather

T or F: Most WA vineyards are located west of the Cascades

FALSE




East

T or F: Phylloxera is a serious viticultural issue in WA

FALSE

Name the types of soils found in WA

Missoula Flood Deposits


Volcanic basalt


Windblown silt (loess)

Andre Tchellischeff was associated with which WA winery

Chateau Ste. Michelle

What is the most planted red variety in WA?

Merlot

Which WA AVA was the first to be approved?

Yakima Valley (1983)

Name two important vineyards within the Columbia Valley AVA (that is not located in one of the enclosed AVAs)

Sagemoor


Cold Creek (owned by Ch. Ste. Michelle)

Which AVAs are NOT located within Columbia Valley AVA?

Puget Sound


Columbia Gorge

Syrah was planted first in which vineyard in WA?

Red Willow Vineyard

Name the 3 AVAs encompassed by Yakima Valley

Rattlesnake Hills


Snipes Mountain


Red Mountain

Describe the climate of Red Mountain

very warm (warmest in WA)

Red Mountain is known for producing what style of wine?

Dense, tannic, dark colored BDX blends

Ciel du Cheval and Kiona are top vineyards in which AVA?

Red Mountain

Col Solare is a partnership between which two wineries?

Antinori & Chateau Ste. Michelle

Why are many Yakima Valley vineyards planted on the slopes?


Avoid frost, cold nighttime temperatures

Who founded Cayuse?

Christophe Baron (1997)

Name some of the top producers in Walla Walla

Gramercy


Cayuse


Amavi


Chris Figgins


Leonetti


Rotie Cellars


Waters


Va Piano

Who planted the first vinifera in Walla Walla? When?

Gary Figgins (Leonetti Cellars)




1974

Name the two prominent vineyards in Walla Walla

Seven Hills




Pepper Bridge

Who owns Two Blondes vineyard? Where is it located?

Andrew Will




Rattlesnake Hills AVA

Name two prominent vineyards within Horse Heaven Hills

Champoux


Alder Ridge


Phinny Hill


Canoe Ridge


The Benches

What is a major hazard in Horse Heaven Hills? Why?

Frost


Proximity to Columbia River

Name two wineries that produces wine from Champoux vineyard


Andrew Will




Quilceda Creek

Which WA AVA is known for producing deeply colored, tannic wines favored by Robert Parker?

Red Mountain

In 2012 Gallo purchased which troubled winery

Columbia Winery

How may some WA wineries protect their wines during the winter?

Burying canes

T or F: WA has a longer growing season than CA

FALSE




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