Chardonnay Vineyard

Question 1

Chardonnay Bud/Ripen Key

Answer 1

11

Question 2

Chardonnay Budding

Answer 2

Early - prone to spring frost (best on slopes in continental climates to mitigate frost risk)
Spring frost can reduce yields

Question 3

Chardonnay Ripening

Answer 3

Early - Can avoid Autumn rains (less damaged fruit to be sorted out)
Suitable for cool climates

Question 4

Chardonnay Fertility/Yields

Answer 4

High Yielding, Productive, Easy to grow
Can produce relatively high yields without loss of quality
Yield management adds to cost
High yields can reduce quality

Question 5

Chardonnay Best Soils

Answer 5

Can grow well in range of soils
Best are limestone/calcareous clay that are not too dry
Versatile grape that can grow in range of soils and climates resulting in range of styles

Question 6

Chardonnay Vigor/Canopy Management

Answer 6

Vigorous
Canopy management to reduce vigor and avoid excessive shading of fruit adds to cost

Question 7

Chardonnay Aromas and Flavor Compounds

Answer 7

Cool Climates - apple, pear, lemon, wet stones
Moderate climates - ripe citrus, melon, stone fruit
Produces wide range of styles depending on climate

Question 8

Chardonnay skins

Answer 8

Relatively thin

Question 9

Chardonnay Hazards

Answer 9

Grey Rot
Powdery Mildew
Millerandage
Coolure
Grapevine Yellows

Sorting out damaged fruit will add to cost

Question 10

Chardonnay Vine Peculiarities

Answer 10

Versatile and suited to many climates resulting in various styles
Many clones - various characteristics leading to various quality levels and styles