Australia Flashcards
Regions in Australia known for old Grenache vines are:
Barossa and McLaren Vale
Which region is known for its premium Cabernet Sauvignon and terra rossa soils?
Coonawarra
Which region of Australia, known for its Bordeaux red style blends, is NOT within the GI of south East Australia?
Margaret River
A luscious amber wine with promounced oxidative flavours from oak aging, retaining some grape aromas. What type of wine does this describe?
Rutherglen Muscat
Cabernet Sauvignon with distinctive cassis, mint and eucalyptus:
is typical for Coonawarra, Australia
How is Hunter Valley Semillon made?
The grapes are picked early with low sugars and high acidity. Inert vessels are used for ferments and storage, with minimum oxygen contact. Resulting wine is light in alcohol and almost neutral in flavor.
As they age in bottle, they develop flavors of honey and toast.
