Syrah Vineyard

Question 1

Syrah Bud/Ripen Key

Answer 1

32

Question 2

Syrah Budding

Answer 2

Late Budding (avoid spring frost which can lead to higher yields and better quality)

Question 3

Syrah Ripening

Answer 3

Mid-Ripening (avoids autumn rains and less need for sorting)
Short ripening period between veraison ad harvest (short window for optimum harvesting)

Question 4

Syrah Best Soils

Answer 4

Needs soils with low active lime content (do not use 110R) - ripening can be impacted if planted on soils with high lime and improper rootstock

Does not like limestone

Question 5

Syrah Vigor/Canopy Management

Answer 5

Very vigorous (needs careful training which requires labor and increases cost)

Leafy canopy can cause shading and slow ripening (Canopy management required)

Question 6

Syrah Aromas and Flavors

Answer 6

Primary - violet, red plum, blackberry, black pepper, herbal notes

Question 7

Syrah Skins

Answer 7

Thick Skins (deep color and med+ tannins)

Question 8

Syrah Hazards

Answer 8

Mistral wind (training/trellising increases cost)
Mites/Botrytis/Syrah Decline (Spraying increases cost)
Chlorosis/does not like limestone (sorting can increase cost)

Question 9

Syrah Vine Peculiarities

Answer 9

Syrah Decline (can kill vine)
Berries are small and shrivel quickly when ripe