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Grapevarieties Flashcards

1
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When does Merlot bud and ripen, and what does it mean?

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Merlot buds early, making it vulnerable to spring frost. Merlot is mid ripening with the advantage of being picked before autumn rain.

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What is Merlot susceptible to?

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Coulure, drought and most botrytis bunch rot.

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What is the typical berry size of Merlot?

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Large.

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In Bordeaux, Merlot has the benefit of what in cooler years?

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Merlot can still ripen fully, in comparison to the later-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon.

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On what soil type is Merlot grown in Bordeaux?

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Clay.

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In the Bordeaux blend, what does Merlot contribute in intensity, tannins and alcohol level?

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Medium to pronounced intensity, medium tannins, medium to high alcohol.

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In a cool year, what aromas and flavours does Merlot contribute to the Bordeaux blend?

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Medium to pronounced intensity of strawberry, red plum and herbaceous flavours.

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In a warm vintage, what aromas and flavours does Merlot contribute to the Bordeaux blend?

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Medium to pronounced intensity of cooked blackberry and black plum.

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When is Cabernet Sauvignon budding and why is it important?

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Late budding, gives some protection from spring frost.

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Cabernet Sauvignon result in wines with high tannins. Why?

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Small-berried, thick-skinned plus high tannin content.

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Cabernet Sauvignon is prone to fungal diseases as well as trunk diseases. Which ones in particular?

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Powdery mildew, Eutypa and Esca.

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When does Cabernet Sauvignon ripen and what is at risk because of the timing?

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Ripens late, vulnerable to autumn rains.

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In what soil does Cabernet Sauvignon produce best fruit?

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Warm, well-drained. Such as the gravel beds of Médoc.

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What levels of alcohol, acidity and tannins does Cabernet Sauvignon contribute to the Bordeaux blend?

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Medium alcohol, high acidity and high levels of tannin.

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What intensity as well as aromas and flavours does Cabernet Sauvignon bring to the Bordeaux blend?

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Pronounced intensity of violet, blackcurrant, black cherry and herbaceous/menthol.

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When does Petit Verdot bud and ripen?

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Bud early and ripens late.

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Is Sémillon early, mid or late ripening?

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Mid-ripening.

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What rots are Sémillon susceptible to?

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Botrytis bunch rot, and noble rot when under the right conditions.

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What intensity, what flavours, body, alcohol and acidity does Sémillon have?

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Low intensity of apple and lemon, medium body, medium alcohol, medium to medium(+) acidity.

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If Sémillon is under ripe, what flavours can it bring?

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Grassy flavours.

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Sémillon is prized for its ageability, apple and lemon notes develop into what with time?

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Toast and honeyed notes.

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Does Sauvignon Blanc notes develop with time?

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No, but they can hold for quite some time.

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Muscadelle, a famous “third” component in blends from where? What does it bring to the blend?

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White Bordeaux blends, mostly sweet but dry too. Brings flowery and grapey notes.

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When does Chardonnay bud?

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Early.

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When is Chardonnay ripening?

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Early.

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When is Pinot Noir ripening?

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Early

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What diseases are Chardonnay prone to (4)?

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Grey rot, powdery mildew, millerandage and grapevine yellows

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Chardonnay can be grown in a wide range of soils and climates, resulting in a range of styles. But many of the top-quality examples are grown in what mix of soil?

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Limestone/clay

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When does Pinot Noir bud?

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Early, susceptible to spring frost.

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When does Pinot Noir ripen?

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Early, suitable for cooler climates.

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In contrast to Chardonnay, what must yields be held to produce quality grapes of Pinot Noir?

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Low yields to produce quality fruit.

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Pinot Noir is a delicate variety, prone to what diseases (6)?

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Millerandage, downy mildew, powdery mildew, botrytis bunch rot, fan leaf and leaf roll viruses.

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In warm climates Pinot Noir can ripen too fast, when so what happens to the aromas.

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The intensity is reduced.

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34
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The Dijon clones of both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is now widely used all over the world. Where were they developed?

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University of Burgundy in Dijon.

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35
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Budding and ripening for Gamay?

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Early budding (spring frost) and early ripening (usually clear of autumn rains).

36
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Gamay is vulnerable to what in cold, damp and windy conditions?

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Millerandage

37
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Is Gamay thick or thin skinned?

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Gamay has vulnerable thin skin

38
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Does Gamay have high or low fertility?

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High fertility.

39
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Gamay is a productive grape variety, what do you need to do to grow concentrated grapes?

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Control yields, de-budding is one way.

40
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When does Riesling bud?

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Late (some protection against spring frost)

41
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Length of growing season for Riesling to ripen?

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Long

42
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Riesling can provide good quality up to relatively high yields. How high for example?

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Up 70 hL/ha

43
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Riesling is resistant to what disease, and fairly resistant to two others?

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Resistant to downy mildew and fairly resistant to powdery mildew and botrytis bunch rot.

44
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When does Gewürztraminer bud?

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Early budding (prone to spring frost)

45
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Is Gewürztraminer early or late ripening?

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Early ripening (avoiding autumn rains)

46
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Gewürztraminer is vigorous, how can the grower deal with that?

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By careful pruning and canopy management.

47
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Gewürztraminer is vigorous but only moderate productive, why is that?

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Due to coulure.

48
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Budding and ripening for Pinot Gris?

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Early budding and early ripening.

49
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Two diseases that Pinot Gris is susceptible to?

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Downy mildew and botrytis bunch rot

50
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Pinot Gris can accumulate high sugar levels, what can that lead to?

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Medium to high alcohol levels.

51
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Melon is a quite hardy variety, suitable for a cool region. But when does it bud, ripen and what yield volumes does it produce?

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Buds early (bad for spring frost), ripens early (good for autumn rains) and can produce high yields.

52
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Melon has good resistance against one of the mildews, which one?

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Powdery mildew

53
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Melon has tight bunches and is susceptible to two diseases, which ones?

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Downy mildew and botrytis bunch rot.

54
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When does Chenin Blanc bud?

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Early, vulnerable to spring frost.

55
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Is Chenin Blanc a vigorous variety or not? Can it carry high yields or not?

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Yes, Chenin Blanc is vigorous and can carry high yields if allowed.

56
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What diseases are Chenin Blanc prone to?

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Powdery mildew, botrytis bunch rot and trunk diseases.

57
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When does Chenin Blanc ripen?

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Late, prone to autumn rains.

58
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Why does Chenin Blanc have to be picked in several passes for high quality?

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It ripens unevenly. This limits the use of machine harvest.

59
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When does Cabernet Franc bud and ripen?

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Buds early is mid-ripening (usually ready to harvest before autumn rains)

60
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If Cabernet Franc isn’t enough ripe, what character can it take on?

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It can taste excessively leafy.

61
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What yield reducing disease is Cabernet Franc prone to?

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Coulure

62
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Why is Chenin Blanc suitable for botrytis affected sweet wines?

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The natural high acidity of Chenin Blanc allows lusciously sweet wines to be balanced.

63
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Budding and ripening for Sauvignon Blanc?

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Late budding (good with regards to spring frost), relatively early ripening (good with regards to autumn storms).

64
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Sauvignon Blanc is a vigorous grape variety. On what kind of soils does it do best?

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Poor soils.

65
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What diseases are Sauvignon Blanc prone to?

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Powdery mildew and botrytis bunch rot, plus trunk diseases like Esca and Eutypa Dieback.

66
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Typical Tasting note for a cool region Sauvignon Blanc?

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Pronounced intensity of grass, bell pepper and asparagus with gooseberry, grapefruit and wet stone. Medium body and alcohol, high acidity.

67
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Typical tasting note for Sauvignon Blanc from a warmer area?

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Pronounced intensity of grass, bell pepper and asparagus with ripe passion fruit. Medium body and alcohol, high acidity.

68
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Row orientation is important for Sauvignon Blanc. Why?

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Fruit grown in shadier conditions will result in more green grassy, bell pepper notes. Fruit with more sunlight will develop more tropical fruit.

69
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What two diseases (not counting Syrah decline) is Syrah susceptible to?

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Mites and botrytis bunch rot.

70
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Syrah decline (or disorder), what happens to the vine if affected?

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Leaves turn red and the graft point breaks up, the vine dies.

71
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Grenache noir thrives in what climate? Low or high yielding?

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Grenache noir needs warm climate to ripen. High yielding.

72
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When does Grenache noir ripen? Why is this important?

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Late, it can be affected by autumn rains.

73
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In what soil does Grenache noir do best? Is Grenache noir high or low in vigour? Due to it’s upright growth it’s often trained in what way?

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Does best on dry, low fertility soils to control its vigour (very vigorous). Bush trained short to also control vigour.

74
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Grenache noir has good resistance to drought but is prone to what diseases (4)?

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Coloure, powdery mildew, phomopsis, botrytis bunch rot.

75
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Grenache noir is prone to a bacterial disease that kills leaves, shoots and eventually the plant. What is it called and how do growers fight it?

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Bacterial necrosis or bacterial blight. Fought by only planting disease free stock and avoiding contaminated pruning tools.

76
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What property does Grenache noir have that makes it very suitable for vin doux naturel but can be a problem in dry wines?

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It accumulates high sugar levels very quickly.

77
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When does Mourvèdre bud and ripen?

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Mourvèdre is late budding and late ripening.

78
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Mourvèdre thrives in warm and hot climates. When in the season is it extra important that the temperature is high. If not so, what can it lead to?

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Mourvèdre needs high temperatures at the end of the growing season, if it doesn’t get it it will lead to under ripe grapes.

79
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Unlike Grenache noir Mourvèdre is not drought resistant. It requires small, but regular, amounts of water. What kind of soil can bring that?

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Deep, calcareous soils that store water.

80
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Does Mourvèdre give high or low yields?

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Low yielding only.

81
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What is Mourvèdre prone to (3)?

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Mites, leafhoppers and sour rot.

82
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Is Mourvèdre prone to oxidation or reduction in the winery? What must be done to control it?

A

Mourvèdre is prone to reduction. The must needs adequate amounts of oxygen.

83
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In what kind of vessel is Mourvèdre typically aged in?

A

Old oak (adding a bit of cost)

84
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Cinsault - when does it bud and is it high or low yielding?

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Late budding and high-yielding.

85
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Cinsault is high-yielding and has good drought and heat resistance. What has to be done to produce the highest quality?

A

Yields must be restricted.

86
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If cinsault is grown on soils with excessive lime it can suffer from what? What four other things is cinsault prone to?

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If grown on excessive lime cinsault can suffer from chlorosis. It is prone to esca, eutypa, mites and grape moths.

87
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Budding and ripening for Carignan (Carignane)?

A

Late budding and late ripening

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