Tasting Technique and Influence of Style Flashcards

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How do you determine the quality level of the wine?

A

Balance, Length/Finish, Intensity, Complexity

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2
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How do you classify the climate of a region?

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Average growing season Temperature
Continentality (Annual temperature variation)
Diurnal range (Daily temperature variation)
Level and timing of Rainfall

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3
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What is the temperature of a Cool Climate?

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16.5C / 62F or below

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4
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What is the temperature of a Moderate Climate?

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16.5C to 18.5C (62F to 65F)

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5
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What is the temperature of a Warm Climate?

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18.5C to 21C (65F to 70F)

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What is the temperature of a Hot Climate?

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21C / 70C or above

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7
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What defines a Continental Climate?

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High Continentality with clearly defined seasons
Sort summers and rapid temperature drop in autumn
Are inland
Have risk of spring frosts

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What defines a Maritime Climate?

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Low continentality with less seasonal variation
Cool to moderate temperatures
Rainfall spread throughout the year
Often coastal
Have risk of rainfall at flowering, fruit set, and harvest.

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9
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What defines a Mediterranean Climate?

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Low continentality with less seasonal variation than continental climates
warmer temperatures than maritime climates
Dry summers
Often coastal
risk of drought

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10
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What is Diurnal range?

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The difference between daytime and night-time temperatures

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11
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What is the grape variety Vidal an example of?

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a hybrid

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12
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What are the advantages of clonal selection?

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Increased disease resistance
Increased drought resistance
Better quality fruit

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13
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What can happen to vines during a drought?

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Photosynthesis can stop
Grapes can fail to ripen
Leaves can wilt

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