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Which method of sorting grapes is typically used for high quality wines?
Which method of sorting grapes is typically used for high quality wines?
- Sorting in the vineyard (correct)
- Sorting by hand on a moving or vibrating belt
- Not sorting at all
- Sorting by optical sorting
What is the benefit of plot by plot winemaking?
What is the benefit of plot by plot winemaking?
- Improves the reliability of the yeast used
- Reduces cost and increases production
- Allows for more efficient fermentation
- Preserves primary fruit and limits tannin extraction (correct)
What is the typical maceration time for wines intended for early drinking?
What is the typical maceration time for wines intended for early drinking?
- No maceration time
- 5-7 days (correct)
- 1-3 days
- 14-30 days
What is the typical maceration time for wines intended to be aged for many years in bottle?
What is the typical maceration time for wines intended to be aged for many years in bottle?
What is the most common type of fermentation vessel used in winemaking?
What is the most common type of fermentation vessel used in winemaking?
What is the purpose of using temperature control in fermentation vessels?
What is the purpose of using temperature control in fermentation vessels?
In which type of vintage would maceration times be reduced if the fruit is not fully ripe?
In which type of vintage would maceration times be reduced if the fruit is not fully ripe?
What is the typical range of fermentation temperatures for wines intended for early drinking?
What is the typical range of fermentation temperatures for wines intended for early drinking?
What is the typical range of fermentation temperatures for wines intended to be aged for many years in bottle?
What is the typical range of fermentation temperatures for wines intended to be aged for many years in bottle?
What is the most common type of yeast used in winemaking?
What is the most common type of yeast used in winemaking?
Which type of press is believed to give the best results in extracting wine from the remaining skins?
Which type of press is believed to give the best results in extracting wine from the remaining skins?
What determines the proportion of press wine in the final blend?
What determines the proportion of press wine in the final blend?
Where does malolactic conversion take place?
Where does malolactic conversion take place?
What are oak chips added for?
What are oak chips added for?
What are high quality wines matured in?
What are high quality wines matured in?
What is the most common mix of French oak barriques for maturing wines?
What is the most common mix of French oak barriques for maturing wines?
How long are wines typically matured for?
How long are wines typically matured for?
How often are wines traditionally racked?
How often are wines traditionally racked?
When do most estates blend their wines?
When do most estates blend their wines?
What is the main role of a winemaking consultant?
What is the main role of a winemaking consultant?
Which of the following is a key factor in the production of sweet wines in Bordeaux?
Which of the following is a key factor in the production of sweet wines in Bordeaux?
What is the main reason for pruning to a low number of buds in the vineyard for sweet wine production?
What is the main reason for pruning to a low number of buds in the vineyard for sweet wine production?
Which of the following is a characteristic of top-quality sweet wines in Bordeaux?
Which of the following is a characteristic of top-quality sweet wines in Bordeaux?
What is the range of new oak used in the production of sweet wines in Bordeaux?
What is the range of new oak used in the production of sweet wines in Bordeaux?
What is a key factor in determining the level of botrytis in the final sweet wines?
What is a key factor in determining the level of botrytis in the final sweet wines?
What is the typical barrel-aging period for top-quality sweet wines in Bordeaux?
What is the typical barrel-aging period for top-quality sweet wines in Bordeaux?
What is the maximum allowed yield in the top appellations of Sauternes and Barsac?
What is the maximum allowed yield in the top appellations of Sauternes and Barsac?
What is a common yield at the very top estates in Bordeaux for sweet wine production?
What is a common yield at the very top estates in Bordeaux for sweet wine production?
What is the main reason for multiple passes through the vineyard during harvesting for sweet wine production?
What is the main reason for multiple passes through the vineyard during harvesting for sweet wine production?
What is a key decision made in the vineyard that affects the quality of sweet wines in Bordeaux?
What is a key decision made in the vineyard that affects the quality of sweet wines in Bordeaux?
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