1.1: Week 1 Learning Objectives

Week 1 Topics:

• Parts of the Vine
• The Vine Growth Cycle
• The Growing Environment
• Climate and Weather

 

Estimated module completion time: 1 hour 45 mins

 

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the anatomy of the grapevine and explain how the components of the grape develop through the ripening process.
2. Describe options and explain approaches to growing grapes.
3. Explain the vine’s needs throughout the growth cycle to produce grapes suitable for winemaking.
4. Explain how natural factors influence the vine’s ability to produce grapes for wines of different styles, quality levels and prices.