Six common fungal diseases growers encounter in the vineyard, discussing causes and management options for each.
[Information based on DipWSET D1 material]
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DipWSET Theory: Vine Propagation
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Planting a new vineyard, replanting an old vineyard—where does that new vine material come from? There are a couple different options growers have, each with their own benefits and downfalls. Let’s take a look…
DipWSET Theory: Nutrients Needed from Vine to Wine
It may be an obvious statement, but for a vine to grow and for grapes to ripen, adequate water and nutrients are required. The nutrients required are predominantly found in the soil. The good news is that vines themselves require pretty low levels of nutrients. However, those nutrients do get depleted by viticulture, so that’s why grapegrowers are constantly testing their soils and monitoring nutrient levels.
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DipWSET Theory: Fining and Filtration
categories: Viticulture and Winemaking (D1), Wine 101
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This is the unsexy part of the winemaking process that, in all actuality, helps make the final product a bit more, well, sexy.
DipWSET Theory: Why Vineyard Slopes & Aspect Matter
categories: Viticulture and Winemaking (D1), Wine 101
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IF all other factors were equal, regions at lower latitudes (nearer the Equator, like Mendoza, South Africa, New South Wales) will receive more solar radiation per annum than regions at higher latitudes (nearer the Poles, like northern France and Germany).” But we know that “all other factors” are not equal are they? Where a vineyard is planted within its give region has more specific influence than just the mere latitude it happens to reside. To make this point, I’m going to be looking at the Northern Hemisphere—specifically cooler climate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. So travel with me, if you will, to your favorite cool climate wine region. (I like Alsace, but whatever you fancy.)
