Yields and Winemaking Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What are the yields like and why?
A
-low
-marginal climate
-increased planting of chard and pn=flower poorly in wet, cool weather
2
Q
Meth?
A
-trad
3
Q
V?
A
-yes
4
Q
How long on lees?
A
-9m
5
Q
Oak?
A
-some use for texture
6
Q
Malo?
A
-widely used= reduce v high acidity
7
Q
What do some producers do (in terms of picking?)
A
-w sheltered sites= willing to risk for fuller ripeness
-can pick at acidity levels ideal for trad meth
8
Q
Why have some producers moved to NV?
A
-use reserve wines
= consistent style
-useful in marginal climate where yields and qual vary each year
-but £££
-some make pet nat
