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PART 11 - WASHINGTON/ OREGON

Review Questions

Student Name:______________________                 Date:_____________

1. Most vineyard districts in Washington are located in the (Eastern or Western) part of the state? ______________________________

2. Which red varietal does best in Oregon? _____________________

3. Which great river divides Oregon and Washington wine country? ______________________

4. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon do exceptionally well in Washington. (True or False)?

5. The most well-known AVA (wine district) in Washington is called: ________________________

6. The most well-known AVA in Oregon is called: _____________________________

7. Fancifully-named proprietary wines are typical in Washington and Oregon. (True or False)?

8. A Reserve designation on Washington or Oregon wines is usually a more reliable indicator of high quality than the same designation on California wines. (True or False)?

9. There is the same proliferation of grape varietals used in Washington and Oregon as are used in California. (True or False)?

10. Which two white varietals are most favored in Washington? (a)___________________________ (b)_______________________

11. Oregonian Pinot Noirs are compared with (California or French) Pinot Noirs? ________________________

12. Name the white varietal that shows the most promise in Oregon: ________________________

13. Most of Washington's harvest is shipped to wineries around Seattle for wine production. (True or False)?

14. Washington wines are considered great values in today's market (True or False)?

15. Oregon wines are considered great values in today's market (True or False)?


Extra credit essay question: State your views on how Washington and Oregon wines compare with California wines.

 

 

 

 

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