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Vine Anatomy
Species of grape most commonly us...,
What is the origin of vitis vinifera,
The four most common n american g...
30
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Vine Propagation
What are the two methods of vine ...,
What is a cutting,
What is layering
17
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Dormancy
What time of the year do vines go...,
Why does dormancy occur,
How does the vine support itself ...
5
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Budburst
What is budburst,
What is another word for budburst,
The four factors that determine w...
15
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Shoot and Leaf Growth
When is shoot and leaf growth in ...,
When is shoot and leaf growth in ...,
What is shoot and leaf growth
10
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Flowering and Fruit Set
When is flowering and fruit set i...,
When is flowering and fruit set i...,
What happens to buds during flowe...
23
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Grape Development
When is grape development in the ...,
What is grape development in the ...,
What are the four stages of grape...
40
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Sunlight
What are the 4 key resources of t...,
What is the main sources of both ...,
How much sunlight is needed for p...
29
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Heat
What is the main sources of both ...,
What temperature ensures the dorm...,
What temperature can cause winter...
60
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Water
How much water does a vine genera...,
How much water does a vine genera...,
For what 5 purposes does a vine n...
30
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Nutrients
Where does the vine acquire its n...,
What factors do nutrients influence,
Do vines require high or low leve...
37
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Climate Definitions
How is region s climate defined,
How are growing degree days gdd c...,
What is growing degree days
16
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Weather and Climate Change
Give an example of a region that ...,
What is weather,
Give an example of a region that ...
14
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Conventional Viticulture
When,
Describe the basics of biodynamic...,
What is the biodynamic calendar
13
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Sustainable Viticulture
What are the three themes of sust...,
What are the 5 aims of sustainabl...,
What are some of the practical te...
10
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Conventional Viticulture
When did conventional viticulture...,
Advantages that conventional viti...,
4 key elements to conventional vi...
7
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Organic Viticulture
What is organic viticulture,
What are the aims of organic viti...,
What are the 4 key features of or...
14
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Precision Viticulture
What is precision viticulture pv,
How is data collected for pv,
What technology is used to presen...
16
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Site Selection
What are key influences on site s...,
Vineyard land for production of h...,
What is required in a vineyard si...
11
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Soils Preparation
What are the three main factors t...,
What are the 4 main effects of so...,
What are 5 common soil practices ...
5
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Planting Materials
Name the six characteristics that...,
Why is time of budding important,
What role does the length of the ...
32
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Soil Health
Define soil health,
Name 5 characteristics of good so...,
What are 4 factors leading to goo...
7
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Nutrient Management
What techniques are used to contr...,
Why are weeds undesirable,
Describe the use of fertilizers
31
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Water Management
When might irrigation be used,
Why is it best to establish an ir...,
What restrictions are there on ir...
24
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Mastering Canopy Management Techniques
The six main canopy management te...,
What operations are performed dur...,
Why is canopy management importan...
46
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Canopy Management Techniques
What are the six aims of canopy m...,
What is the purpose of maximizing...,
What are the problems associated ...
13
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Hazards
Name the 9 main hazards,
What is the minimum amount of wat...,
What is the minimum amount of wat...
41
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Pests
What is phylloxera,
What are the five main symptoms o...,
Effect of phylloxera on europe
25
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Fungal Diseases
Describe powdery mildew and its s...,
In what conditions does powdery m...,
What fungus causes powdery mildew
35
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Viral Diseases
Describe fanleaf virus,
One variety sucsceptible to fanle...,
How is the fanleaf virus spread
8
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Bacterial Diseases
Describe pierce s disease,
Two varieties prone to pierce s d...,
What are management options for p...
8
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Harvest Date
Define harvest,
Traditional harvest date,
Why is potential alcohol less rel...
11
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Harvest Options
The only traditional option for g...,
Typical type of wine using machin...,
What steps can be taken to improv...
11
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Wine Components
What are the main components of wine,
Approximately what percentage of ...,
What is the predominant type of a...
26
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Conventional Winemaking
Define conventional winemaking,
Three techniques utilized by conv...,
When can temperature control be u...
7
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Organic Winemaking
Define organic winemaking,
What is allowed during organic wi...,
Is so2 allowed in organic winemaking
4
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Biodynamic Winemaking
Define biodynamic winemaking,
What is not allowed in biodynamic...,
What is the price point of biodyn...
3
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Natural Winemaking
Define natural winemaking,
What kinds of yeasts are used for...,
Is so2 used for natural wines
6
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Oxygen in Winemaking
Why does oxygen have a significan...,
What are reactions that oxygen is...,
What two things dictate whether o...
16
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Transportation to the Winery
What are the threats to quality w...,
What are 5 measures that can be t...,
How is machine harvested fruit ty...
17
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Grape Reception
What are the four main operations...,
What options are there for moving...,
Why might a winemaker choose to c...
16
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Post-Fermentation Adjustments
Which elements of a wine can be a...,
How should a winemaker approach p...,
How can a winemaker remove alcoho...
6
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The Role of Oxygen in Maturation
Why are wines like sauv blanc or ...,
During maturation what effect doe...,
What influence can oxygen have on...
18
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The Role of Oak in Maturation
What effect does the age of an oa...,
What size is a barrique oak vessel,
What impact does the size of a ba...
19
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Blending
What characteristics of wines can...,
Why is blending used in winemaking,
How can blending be used to give ...
11
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The Role of Lees in Maturation
Define lees,
Define gross lees,
Define fine lees
13
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Stabilization
Define stabilization,
De,
What can protein instability lead to
13
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Faults
Faults that can occur in bottled ...,
What can cause haziness in wine,
What are tartrates how can they b...
13
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The Packaging Operation
What analysis is required on a wi...,
Define traditional bottling,
What does the process of modern b...
5
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Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Hygiene in the winery,
Three hygiene procedures,
Winery hygiene schedule
14
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White Winemaking: Pressing
What are the general principles o...,
What effect does whole bunch pres...,
Are there any negatives for whole...
7
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White: Skin Contact
Define skin contact what is the p...,
What negative problems in white w...,
How frequently is skin contact us...
9
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White: Hyper Oxidation
Define hyper oxidation,
What does hyper oxidation do to t...,
Why would hyperoxidation not be used
4
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White: Clarification
What is the aim of must clarifica...,
What is the desirable amount of s...,
How can very low levels of suspen...
24
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White: Fermentation Vessels and Temperatures
What is the fermentation temperat...,
Why are very cold temperatures us...,
When might fermentation take plac...
8
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White: Barrel Aging and Lees Stirring
Which styles of white wine are li...,
When might maturation from oak ve...,
What is the aim of lees aging in ...
9
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White: Malolactic Conversion
What are the effects of mlc,
Which styles of wine may benefit ...,
Which styles of white wine do not...
4
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Sweet: Residual Sugar
What are the three main ways for ...,
What factors affect the decision ...,
What is the objective for leaving...
3
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Sweet: Stopping Fermentation
How does stopping the fermentatio...,
What are the advantages of haltin...,
What methods can be used to halt ...
3
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Sweet: Blending a Sweet Component
Why is adding a sweetening compon...,
What form of sweetener can be use...,
What governs how sweeteners can b...
3
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Red Winemaking General
What are the grape components tha...,
What are the three main factors t...,
What do anthocyanins give to wine
6
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Red: Crushed Fruit Fermentation
What are the two categories of ma...,
Define cold soak,
What does the process of cold soa...
31
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Red: Whole Berry and Bunch Fermentation
What are the three methods of who...,
Why is it important to have ripe ...,
What is the objective of using wh...
9
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Red: Fermentation Temperatures
What temp would a fruity low tann...,
What temp would a wine with conce...,
What materials are red wine ferme...
8
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Red: Post-Fermentation Maceration
What is post fermentation maceration,
Why might a winemaker perform pos...,
What styles of wines have post fe...
4
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Red: Malolactic Conversion
Is mlc performed during red winem...,
Why would a winemaker perform mlc...,
When does mlc take place for red ...
4
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Red: Maturation in Wooden Vessels
Which style of red wines is oak m...,
How can spicy oak flavors be crea...,
How long will mid market to premi...
6
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Red Wine Pressing
When does pressing happen for red...,
Why are red wines less likely to ...,
Describe the process of pressing ...
7
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Rose Color and Aroma
What are the three key ways of ma...,
Describe the effect the direct pr...,
What style of rose wine is produc...
12
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Other Options for Rose Production
Where and how are grapes for rose...,
What are the desirable qualities ...,
What is the current trend for ros...
12
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