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Decks in this class (25)

Vine Anatomy
Which species of grape is most co...,
Where did this v vinifera origina...,
What are the four most common nor...
31  cards
Vine Propagation
What are the two methods of vine ...,
What is a cutting 2,
What is layering 3
17  cards
Vine Growth Cycle
What time of the year do vines go...,
Why does dormancy occur 2,
How does the vine support itself ...
91  cards
The Growing Environment - Temperature and Sunlight
What are the 4 key resources of t...,
What is the main source of both h...,
Name 6 positive effects that suns...
70  cards
The Growing Environment: Water
How much water does a vine genera...,
How much water does a vine genera...,
For what 5 purposes does a vine n...
42  cards
The Growing Environment: Nutrients and Soils
From where does the vine acquire ...,
What factors do nutrients influen...,
Do vines require high or low leve...
28  cards
The Growing Environment: Climate & Weather
How is a region s climate is defi...,
How are growing degree days gdd c...,
What is growing degree days gdd 3
14  cards
Approaches to viticolture
When did conventional viticulture...,
What advantages did conventional ...,
What are four key elements to con...
40  cards
Vineyard establishment
What are key influences on site s...,
Vineyard land for production of h...,
1 what is required in a vineyard ...
41  cards
Canopy Management
Aims of canopy management 1,
Purpose of maximising leaf surfac...,
Problems associated with dense ca...
39  cards
Hazard, Pests and Diseases
Name the 9 main hazards 1,
What is the minimum amount of wat...,
What happens when vines do not ge...
21  cards
Wine Components
What are the main components of w...,
Approximately what percentage of ...,
What is the predominant type of a...
24  cards
Approaches to winemaking
Define conventional winemaking 1,
Three techniques utilised by conv...,
What is the main aim of conventio...
10  cards
General winemaking options: Oxydation management & S02
Why does oxygen have a significan...,
What two things dictate whether o...,
What effect does oxygen exposure ...
22  cards
Transportation and Grape reception
What are the threats to quality w...,
What five measures can be taken t...,
How is machine harvested fruit ty...
20  cards
Pressing and Must adjustments
Define pomace 1,
When are grapes pressed 2,
Type of presses 3
14  cards
Fermentation: Yeast, Temperature and Vessels
What is alcoholic fermentation 1,
Define yeast 2,
Describe how yeast works 3
18  cards
Maturation: oxygen, wood, lees, blending
Maturation for young fruity or ar...,
Options during maturation 2,
Effects of oxygen during maturati...
16  cards
Post-Fermentation Clarification & Stabilisation
Define sedimentation 1,
Define centrifugation 2,
Define fining 3
15  cards
Faults
Faults that can occur in bottled ...,
What can cause haziness in wine 2,
Tartrates 3
10  cards
Packaging and Closures
Oxygen management when packaging 1,
Glass 2,
Plastic 3
13  cards
Specific Options for White Winemaking
Skin contact 1,
Pressing the grapes 2,
Hyperoxidation 3
8  cards
Specific Options Wines with Residual Sugar
What are the three main ways for ...,
Concentrating the grape must 2,
Drying grapes on the vine 3
8  cards
Specific Options for Red Winemaking
Factors that affect extraction are 1,
Anthocyanins tannins and oxygen 2,
Maceration before fermentation 3
14  cards
Specific Options for Rosé Winemaking
Direct pressing 1
1  cards

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