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what is the science and practice of grape growing called

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viticulture

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t or f

the best quality grapes are grown in areas where there is a relatively short and hot ripening period

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f

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t or f

vines thrive between 50 - 90 degrees

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t

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t or f

some viticulturists regard a microclimate as the climate surrounding one vine

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t

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what is the name of the system developed in california that delineates certain growing regions based on the average temperature during the growing season

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the heat summation system or winklers HSS

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how many regions does it delineate

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5

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which region is the coolest give an example

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region 1 is coolest
carneros 
carmel valley
santa ynez
santa maria
enda valley
russian river
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is region V suitable for growing fine wine grapes

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no

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when is frost most problematic

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in the springtime

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what methods do vineyard managers employ to eliminate frost

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wind machines
heaters
oil burners
aspersion

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what causes coulure

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bad weather, particularly cold weather at flowering time

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is rain at harvest time beneficial

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no its undesirable

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explain teh concept of terroir

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terroir is an enological term that describes an area where the soil climate and particular grape variety are expectionally well suited

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whats the scientific name for the wine vine

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vitis vinifera

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what is phylloxera

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a bug more specifically an aphid

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when did phylloxera ravage europe

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around 1860 the late 1800s

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how does phylloxera destroy a vine

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destroys a vine by eating away its underground root structure

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are there any wine growing regions in the world that have not been affected by phylloxera

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yes chile parts of australia and new zealand

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t or f

the grapes in southern hemisphere are harvested at the same time as the northern hemisphere

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f the southern hemisphere cycle has 6 months difference the grapes would be harvested in late spring

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in what season does pruning take place in the northern hemisphere

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pruning takes place in the winter

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name three classic varieties of red wines

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cabernet sauvignon
merlot
pinot noir
syrah

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Name three classic varieties of white wines

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chard 
sb
chenin blanc
riesling
semillon
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t or f

vitis labrusca is the most common species of vine

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f

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name the crossing of pinot noir and cinsault

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Pinotage

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where is the crossing of pinot noir and cinsault grown
south africa
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give an example of a clone
brunello di montalcino | gammy
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what are the types of pruning
cane pruning spur pruning head training
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when do the vines buds begin to break
flowering can start in may but usually takes place in june and is completed by july
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explain veraison
verasion if the ripening period for grapes when the berries change from the small hard green stage to their swelled softened and colored form
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when does veraison occur
veraison usually occurs in early august in the northern hemisphere with regional variations
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what is transpiration of a grapevine
transpiration is the evaporation of water from a vine which cools the leaves and provides the force for lifting swelled softened and colored form
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what is a hybrid
a hybrid is a crossing of two varieties from different species
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between a maritime and a continental climate which has a narrower range of temperature fluctuations
a maritime climate has a narrower range of temperature fluctuations
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what are the three layers of the earhs soil
soil subsoil bedrock
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what are the 3 major nutrients needed by vines
the major nutrients needed by vines are nitrogen phosphorous and potassium
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what is botrytis cinerea
botrytis cinera is a fungal disease that can adversely affect a vine diminishing its yield and quality, if it attacks almost ripe grapes during humid weather. it can also favorably affect vines when the weather conditions are right to produce highly rated sweet wines
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t or f | botrytis cinerea is teh fungus responsible for great wines like sauternes and trockenbeerenauslese
t
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what type of disease is pierces disease
Pierce disease is a bacterial disease spread by hte glassy winged sharpshooter that clogs the vascular system of the vine there is no known cure
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what is biodynamic viticulture
biodynamics is a method of agriculture that avoids the use of chemicals and seeks to actively work with the health giving forces of nature
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what is an organic wine
organic wines are those produced from certified organic vineyards and made with only naturally occurring materials including fertilizers pesticides and processing agents
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are there any commercial produced wines that do not have sulfites
nono
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t or f | integrated pest management utilizes pesticides as a means of combating insects in the vineyard
t
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what is responsible for the majority of crop loss in a vineyard
birds
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what are some methods used to prevent frost damage
``` wind machines heaters oil burners aspersion sprinkling water over the vines ```
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Grape variety with its classic region | pinotage
south africa
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Grape variety with its classic region | Cabernet Sauvignon
bordeaux left bank
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Grape variety with its classic region | sangiovese
toscana chianti
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Grape variety with its classic region | sangiovese grosso
toscana montalcino
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Grape variety with its classic region | nebbiolo
piemonte
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Grape variety with its classic region | dolcetto
piemonte
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Grape variety with its classic region | mourvedre
rhone valley
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Grape variety with its classic region | barbera
piemonte
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Grape variety with its classic region | touriga nacional
portugal douro valley
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Grape variety with its classic region | merlot
bordeaux right bank
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Grape variety with its classic region | cinsault
rhone valley
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Grape variety with its classic region | zinfandel
california
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Grape variety with its classic region | pinot noir
burgundy and champagne
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Grape variety with its classic region | muscadet
loire valley
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Grape variety with its classic region | syrah
rhone valley
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Grape variety with its classic region | grenache
rhone valley
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Grape variety with its classic region | chardonnay
burgundy and champagne
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Grape variety with its classic region | moscato
piemonte
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Grape variety with its classic region | riesling
germany
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Grape variety with its classic region | gewürztraminer
alsace
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Grape variety with its classic region | mocabeo
penedes cava
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Grape variety with its classic region | albarino
galicia
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Grape variety with its classic region | pinot blanc
alsace
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Grape variety with its classic region | pinot gris
alsace
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Grape variety with its classic region | palomino
Jerez
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Grape variety with its classic region | viognier
condrieu
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Grape variety with its classic region | chenin blanc
loire valley
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Grape variety with its classic region | semillon
bordeaux sauternes
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Grape variety with its classic region | Sauvignon blanc
loire valley sancerre pouilly fume

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