Australia Flashcards
Who makes Hill of Grace?
Henschke
What was the first vitnage of Hill of Grace
1958
First Vintage of Grange?
1952
Who is Max Schubert
OG maker of Grange and longtime Penfolds winemaker
Top vintages of Barossa
2005, 2006, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2018
Worst vintages of Barossa
2011 - abysmal and v. wet, 2014, 2008, 2007
Drought runs of South Australia
2007 - 2009; 2012 - 2016
Fires in Australia
2019 was the worst on record, 2015
Estates in Barossa and top cuvees
John Duval - Eligo Shiraz; Rockford - Basket Press Shiraz; Langmeil - Freedom 1843 Shiraz; Torbreck - the Laird
Estates in High Eden and top wines
Pewsey Vale - Contours Riesling; Henschke - Hill of Grace; Yalumba - Virgilius Viognier
Estates in Adelaide and top wines
Shaw + Smith - Sauv Blanc; Ochota Barrels - Fugazi Grenache;
Estates in Clare and top wines
Grosset - Polish Hill Riesling; Jim Barry - Armagh; Wendouree - Shiraz
Estates in McLaren Vale and top wines
Clarendon Hills - Astralis;
Estates in Coonawarra and top wines
Lindemans - Limestone Ridge; Penley - Reserve CS; Wynns - John Riddoch CS
First Five ot Margaret River
Leeuwin Estate; Cape Mentelle; Cullen; Moss Wood; Vasse Felix