Thursday, October 19, 2017

Paper 1

1
Water availability is increasingly an issue in some wine producing regions. How can a viticulturist best ensure water sustainability when establishing and managing vineyards in drought-prone regions?  (2017)
2
Compare and contrast the harvesting options available to a vineyard owner and explain how these options affect wine quality (2012)
Paper 2

3
Discuss the roles of enzymes in winemaking. (2017)
4
Why do winemakers use different fermentation temperatures? Refer to white and red table wines (2014).
Paper 3

5
Outline the most important quality control checks during bottling and why each is necessary. (2017)
6
Consider the purpose, use and limitations of wine analyses (2012)
Paper 4

7
What are the most quantifiable signs that a wine brand is strong? (2016)
8
Critically analyse the challenges for wine producers posed by the imbalances between supply and demand for wine in the global wine market. (2012)
Paper 5

9
Do government drinking guidelines make sense? (2016)
10
Is wine too expensive? (2012)