Riesling Vineyard

Question 1

Riesling Bud/Ripen Key

Answer 1

33

Question 2

Riesling Budding

Answer 2

Late Budding (can avoid spring frost which can help increase yields)
Can grow in many climates (cool, mod, warm)

Question 3

Riesling Ripening

Answer 3

Late Ripening (prone to Autumn rains which can dillute flavors
Needs a long, warm growing season to fully ripen (wide range of flavors in various climates)

Question 4

Riesling Fertility/Yields

Answer 4

High yielding
Can produce high quality at high yields (up to 70 hl/ha)

Question 5

Riesling Best Soils

Answer 5

Low water needs (can thrive on dry, rocky soils)
Can grow in any soils and can produce high quality on fertile soils too

Question 6

Riesling Vigor/Canopy Management

Answer 6

Vigorous (needs good sun exposure to fully ripen requiring labor and increasing cost)
TDN more detectable with more UV exposure (TDN shows more in warmer climates)

Question 7

Riesling Aromas and Flavor Compounds

Answer 7

Pronounced intensity
Floral
Green to tropical fruit
Stony/Steely character
Tertiary - toast, honey, petrol

Range of styles from dry to sweet
Ageworthy and complex wines

Question 8

Riesling Hazards

Answer 8

Botrytis (makes suitable for Botrytis affected styles VT, SGN, BA, TBA)

Question 9

Riesling Drought Sensitivity

Answer 9

Not sensitive to drought (can grow on dry, rocky soils)

Question 10

Riesling Hardiness

Answer 10

Cold Hardy (can survivie cold conditions and make Icewine)
Thick wood (frost resistant can increase quality and yields)

Question 11

Riesling Vine Peculiarities

Answer 11

Retains high acid even when fully ripe (creating balance in sweet wines)