Question 1

Typically, Pinot Noir that is intensely &#34;fruit forward&#34; versus one that is &#34;earth and spice&#34; could possibly mean that the first wine has experienced?&#10;A) Hang-time&#10;B) an Old World focused&#10;C) All of the above&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Hang-time refers to the length of time grapes spend on the vine before being harvested. Longer hang-time can lead to more intensely fruit-forward flavors in wines, such as Pinot Noir, as the grapes have more time to develop sugars and fruity flavors.

Question 2

Which of the following is the most important for making wine?&#10;A) Vitis vinifera&#10;B) Vitis labrusca&#10;C) Vitis riparia&#10;D) Vitis Rotundifolia

Accepted Answer

Vitis vinifera is the most important species for making wine because it is the primary grape species used for the production of high-quality wines around the world.

Question 3

In cooler climates, grapes tend to produce&#10;A) less acid and more sugar&#10;B) less alcohol&#10;C) less sugar and more acid&#10;D) both b and c

Accepted Answer

In cooler climates, grapes tend to produce less sugar and more acid, which can result in wines with less alcohol content. This is because cooler temperatures slow down the ripening process, leading to grapes with higher acidity and lower sugar levels at harvest.

Question 4

Viticulture is the science of?&#10;A) Making wine&#10;B) Making oak barrels&#10;C) Growing grapes&#10;D) Growing wine

Accepted Answer

Viticulture is the science, production, and study of grapes, which primarily focuses on the process involved in growing grape vines for the purpose of winemaking, table grapes, and raisins.

Question 5

The classic soil type associated with Riesling in Germany is&#10;A) Gravel&#10;B) Granite&#10;C) Limestone&#10;D) Slate

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

As grapes remain on the vine and ripen, the acid levels increase and sugar levels decrease.

Accepted Answer

As grapes ripen on the vine, their sugar levels increase due to the conversion of acids and other compounds into sugars, while their acid levels generally decrease.

Question 7

Pruning of grape vines can take place to produce a lesser yield, yet higher quality concentrated grapes.

Accepted Answer

Pruning grape vines reduces the number of grape clusters, allowing the vine to focus its energy on fewer grapes. This typically results in a smaller yield of higher quality, more concentrated grapes, which can lead to better wine.

Question 8

Phylloxera is a tiny bug that attacks the roots of the vinifera grape vine destroying its' ability to absorb nutrients and ultimately its ability to produce fruit.

Accepted Answer

Phylloxera is indeed a tiny insect pest that specifically targets the roots of Vitis vinifera grapevines, impairing their ability to absorb water and nutrients, which can lead to reduced fruit production and potentially kill the vine.

Question 9

Explain what being &#34;green&#34; friendly means. Identify and explain some different approaches that a grape grower can incorporate.

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Question 10

Identify at least 2 common vineyard hazards and some possible solutions for dealing with them.

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Question 11

Generally, when smelling wines from the Old World, they commonly display less overt fruit components than wines from the New World. What are the reasons for this?

Accepted Answer

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Deck 3: Viticulture: Outside in the Vineyard