Site Selection Flashcards
1
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Soil - depends on climate nutrition and water availability
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Culmina in Okanagan soil analysis can Franc on high calcium merlot in mountain shadow and clay for aroma protection
2
Q
Altitude
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Baron de Ley feel it is more important than soil as much as 5c difference Haro vs Mandavia Domaine Turner Pageot 300m for freshness
3
Q
Disease Pressure
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Yealands sea breeze and winds for thicker skins
Shangri La in China limited rain = can be organic
4
Q
Aspect
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Quinta da Roeda n or s facing = 2c difference TF higher vigour so planted on Poorer soil
5
Q
Protection and Growing Season Length
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Domaine Laroche 1er cru Les fourcharmes good duirnal shift late afternoon sun thicker skinsLes Clos south facing and protected from wind and hail
