The Wine Profile

1 In which country and state is the Willamette Valley wine region located?

A The USA, in the state of California B Canada, in the province of British Columbia C The USA, in the state of Oregon D The USA, in the state of Washington

2 What gave the Willamette Valley wine region its name?

A A lake covering the centre of the region B A mountain peak at the region's northern end C A river running the length of the valley D A harbour town on the region's coast

3 Which part of the USA does the Willamette Valley belong to?

A The flat central prairie B The dry southwestern desert C The sunny southeastern coast D The cool, green Pacific Northwest

4 Between which two mountain ranges is the Willamette Valley nestled?

A The Cascade Range to the west and the Sierra Nevada to the east B The Rocky Mountains to the west and the Coast Range to the east C The Sierra Nevada to the west and the Rocky Mountains to the east D The Coast Range to the west and the Cascade Range to the east

5 How is the climate of the Willamette Valley best described?

A Hot and sunny, perfect for full-bodied wines B Cold and continental with severe winters C Tropical and humid with steady year-round heat D Cool, well suited to early-ripening grapes

6 In which hemisphere is the Willamette Valley, and when does its grape harvest fall?

A The Northern Hemisphere, with harvest in autumn B The Northern Hemisphere, with harvest in spring C The Southern Hemisphere, with harvest in spring D The Southern Hemisphere, with harvest in autumn