Washington Wine Quiz

Front 1

95 percent of the grapes grown in Washington come from:
1. Columbia Valley
2. Walla Walla
3. Horse Heaven Hills
4. Seattle

Back 1

The answer is:

Columbia Valley

Front 2

As of 2008, the most widely planted white grape in Washington is:
1. Chardonnay
2. Riesling
3. Viognier
4. Sémillon

Back 2

The answer is:

Riesling

Front 3

The most widely planted red grapes in Washington are:
1. Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon
2. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
3. Malbec and Merlot
4. Syrah and Pinot Noir

Back 3

The correct answer is:

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Front 4

The mountain range that separates the coast from the interior of Washington is called:
1. The Rockies
2. The White Mountains
3. The Red Mountains
4. The Cascade Mountains

Back 4

The answer is:

The Cascade Mountains

Front 5

The river that supplies water for grapes grown in Washington's interior is the:
1. Okanagan River
2. Puyallup River
3. Columbia River
4. Elk River

Back 5

The answer is:

Columbia River

Front 6

Generally speaking, Washington Cabernet Sauvignons can be described as:
1. Fruit-forward, with spice, nut and earth notes
2. Light-bodied, with tight tannin structure
3. High acidity, high alcohol, with a dominant oak influence
4. Highly floral and aromatic with ginger and citrus notes

Back 6

The answer is:

Fruit-forward, with spice, nut and earth notes

Front 7

Which desert appellation, whose wines are known for crisp acidity and fierce tannins, is the smallest in Washington?
1. Rattlesnake Hills
2. Snipes Mountain
3. Ribbon Ridge
4. Red Mountain

Back 7

The answer is:

Red Mountain

Front 8

Which film and television actor has partnered with Eric Dunham to produce a Walla Walla red?
1. Kyle MacLachlan
2. Christopher Meloni
3. Sam Neill
4. Dan Aykroyd

Back 8

The answer is:

Kyle MacLachlan

Front 9

The highest-ranked Washington state wine in the Wine Spectator Top 100 list, at spot number 2, in 2006, was:
1. Spring Valley Uriah Walla Walla Valley 2003
2. Andrew Will Champoux Vineyard Horse Heaven Hills 2005
3. Chateau Ste. Michelle Dr. Loosen Riesling Columbia Valley Eroica Single Berry Select 2005
4. Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Back 9

The answer is:

Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Front 10

Who is credited for determining where European vinifera varieties would grow in the eastern part of Washington?

1. Norman de Leuze
2. Walter Clore
3. Christophe Baron
4. Bob Betz

Back 10

The answer is:

Walter Clore