Title: WSET Level 3 / WSET Level 3 C34 - Oregon, Washingt

Front: What are the two broad regions of Oregon?
Back: Northern Oregon and Southern Oregon

Front: What is the most important AVA in Northern Oregon?
Back: Willamette Valley AVA

Front: Describe the location of Willamette Valley AVA within Northern Oregon
Back: It lies to the west of the Cascade Mountains and stretches south from Portland
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Name: Describe the location of Willamette Valley AVA within Northe

Front: What make Willamette Valley AVA so significant in Oregon?
Back: It has the largest concentration of wineries and vineyards in Oregon

Front: What is the climate like in Willamette Valley AVA?
Back: It has a moderate climateExperiences cooling breezes from the Pacific OceanGrowing season is dry with long sunny days and cool nights

Front: What is the most planted variety in Willamette Valley AVA?
Back: Pinot Noir

Front: Describe the general style of Pinot Noir in Willamette Valley AVA
Back: High levels of acidityRipe red fruit flavoursHint of cinnamon spice
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Name: Describe the general style of Pinot Noir in Willamette Valle

Front: What else is widely grown in Northern Oregon? What style is it made into?
Back: Pinot GrisA fruity, dry style
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Front: Where is the Southern Oregon AVA?
Back: Directly to the south of Willamette Valley AVA

Front: How is the Southern Oregon AVA composed?
Back: Of smaller AVAs, such as Umpqua Valley and Rogue Valley

Front: Which region has the warmest growing conditions in Oregon?
Back: Southern Oregon AVA

Front: How is Southern Oregon also able to grow cool-climate varieties?
Back: It has cooler areas within its hillsides and valleys
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Name: How is Southern Oregon also able to grow cool-climate variet

Front: Which are the main varieties that Southern Oregon can grow successfully?
Back: MerlotCabernet SauvignonPinot Noir ChardonnayPinot GrisSyrah
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Front: Where are the majority of vineyards planted in Washington State?
Back: Columbia Valley AVA
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Name: Where are the majority of vineyards planted in Washington St

Front: Where in Washington State is Columbia Valley AVA?
Back: East of the Cascade Mountains in the valleys of the Columbia River and its tributaries

Front: Which are the most important smaller AVAs in Washington State? Where are they?
Back: Yakima Valley AVAWalla Walla AVAWithin Columbia Valley
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Name: Which are the most important smaller AVAs in Washington Stat

Front: What is the most important aspect of climate, specific to Columbia Valley AVA? Explain why it is like this and how growers deal with it
Back: Low rainfallResult of a rain-shadow effect from the Cascade MountainsGrowers irrigate with river water
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Name: What is the most important aspect of climate, specific to Co

Front: What are the more beneficial aspects of climate in Columbia Valley?
Back: Long daylight hoursConsistent summer temperatures
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Name: What are the more beneficial aspects of climate in Columbia

Front: How are the long daylight hours and consistent summer temperatures beneficial for winemakers in Columbia Valley?
Back: Fruit attains optimal ripeness due to sunny daysCool nights help grapes to maintain natural levels of acidity
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Name: How are the long daylight hours and consistent summer temper

Front: Besides low rainfall, what is another major problems for winemakers in Columbia Valley? What is the impact?
Back: Winter freezeIt may reduce crop volumes by half or more
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Name: Besides low rainfall, what is another major problems for win

Front: What are the most important red wines and styles in Columbia Valley?
Back: Merlot - Plummy and full-bodiedCabernet Sauvignon - Elegant and age-worthy
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Name: What are the most important red wines and styles in Columbia

Front: Which other red style is produced in Washington State?
Back: Syrah - Full-bodied and intensely concentrated

Front: What is the most planted white variety in Washington State?
Back: Chardonnay

Front: What is the style of Chardonnay in Washington State?
Back: Fruity wines with some toasty noted from oak

Front: What is another popular white made in Washington State?
Back: Riesling - In a dry style with ripe stone fruit flavours

Front: What is unique about New York State as a wine region compared with almost any other?
Back: It's dominated by American and hybrid vine species
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Name: What is unique about New York State as a wine region compare

Front: Why are American and hybrid species so popular in New York State?
Back: They are used for the production of juices and jellies as well as winesThey are used for their winter hardiness
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Name: Why are American and hybrid species so popular in New York S

Front: What are the most widely planted V. Vinifera varieties in New York State?
Back: RieslingChardonnayPinot NoirCabernet Sauvignon
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Name: What are the most widely planted V. Vinifera varieties in Ne

Front: What's the most important area in New York State for wine production?
Back: Finger Lakes AVA
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Name: Whats the most important area in New York State for wine pr

Front: Explain why Finger Lakes AVA is suitable for growing grapes
Back: The deep, glacial lakes store heat well into November, raising the air temperature of the surrounding vineyards and extending the growing season

Front: What wine is Finger Lakes AVA most noted for?
Back: Its perfumed Rieslings

Front: Besides Riesling, which other varieties does Finger Lakes AVA successfully produce?
Back: Pinot NoirCabernet Franc ChardonnayA number of American varieties and hybrids
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Name: Besides Riesling, which other varieties does Finger Lakes AV

Front: Where are there smaller AVAs in New York State?
Back: Some of the individual lakes of Finger Lakes AVA have their own AVA