Viognier Vineyard

Question 1

Viognier Bud/Ripen Key

Answer 1

12

Question 2

Viognier Budding

Answer 2

Early budding (prone to spring frost which can reduce yields)

Question 3

Viognier Ripening

Answer 3

Mid-ripening (can avoid autumn rains)
Picking dates need to be precise for ripeness and typical aromas
Can lose flavor and gain sugar rapidly on vine (can lead to unbalanced wines that lack flavor)

Question 4

Viognier Fertility/Yields

Answer 4

Yields are low and unpredictable
Reduced yields lead to higher prices

Question 5

Viognier Best Soils

Answer 5

Traditional grown on acid soils
Adaptable to warmer regions as long as there is no water stress (can shut down vine and reduce yields/quality)

Question 6

Viognier Vigor/Canopy management

Answer 6

Pruned fairly long

Question 7

Viognier Aromas and Flavor Compounds

Answer 7

Pronounced primary - honeysuckle, apricot, peach

Question 8

Viognier Skins

Answer 8

Thick Skins (resistance to Botrytis, disease, and sunburn)

Question 9

Viognier Hazards

Answer 9

Poor flowering/fruit set (reduced yields increasing cost)
Coolure
Prone to wind damage (trellised)
Drought sensitive

Question 10

Viognier Vine Peculiarities

Answer 10

Long compact bunches with small berries