Grape characteristics

Question 1

Chardonnay

Answer 1

Early budding
Early ripening
Susceptible to Millerandage
Susceptible to Powdery mildew

Question 2

Pinot Noir

Answer 2

Early budding
Early ripening 
Thin skins 
Tight bunches - fungal disease risk
Less susceptible to Powdery mildew
Susceptible to Botrytis Cinerea (grey rot)

Question 3

Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 3

Late budding
Late ripening 
Susceptible to Coulure
Susceptible to Powdery mildew
Resistant to Phomopsis

Question 4

Riesling

Answer 4

Late budding

Less susceptible to Powdery mildew

Question 5

Syrah

Answer 5

Late budding

Question 6

Grenache

Answer 6

Early budding
Late ripening
Susceptible to Coulure
Susceptible to Phomopsis

Question 7

Merlot

Answer 7

Early budding
Susceptible to Millerandage
Susceptible to Coulure