Chenin Blanc Vineyard

Question 1

Chenin Blanc Bud/Ripen Key

Answer 1

13

Question 2

Chenin Blanc Budding

Answer 2

Early budding
Prone to spring frost (spring frost can reduce yields)

Question 3

Chenin Blanc Ripening

Answer 3

Late Ripening
Prone to Autumn rains (Autumn rains can dillute grapes and lead to rot which reduces quality)

Question 4

Chenin Blanc Fertility/Yields

Answer 4

High yielding (can produce bulk wines)
Yields need to be controlled for higher quality

Question 5

Chenin Blanc Best Soils

Answer 5

Adaptable and can grow on a range of soils
Soil type will impact vigor/yields

Question 6

Chenin Blanc Vigor

Answer 6

Very vigorous
Canopy management required and can be used for different reasons depending on climate (shading of fruit in hotter regions, air circulation in wetter regions, allowing sunshine in cooler regions)

Question 7

Chenin Blanc Aromas and Flavor Compounds

Answer 7

Apple
Citrus
Lanolin
Steely/Smoky
Honey (Botrytis)
Can create a range of styles

Question 8

Chenin Blanc Hazards

Answer 8

Botrytis
Powdery Mildew
Trunk Diseases
Can create a range of styles

Question 9

Chenin Blanc Vine Peculiarities

Answer 9

Uneven ripening requires several passes in vineyard and often needs to be harvested by hand
Retains acid even at very high yields