Australia Flashcards
Australias main growing regions have warm to hot climates. Which Oceans help temper the climate in Australia?
The Southern and Indian Ocean. The Murray River system also contributes.
Drought can be an issue, what can be done to counteract this?
Irrigation systems.
What climatic risks are there due to the dry hot conditions?
Bush fires. Smoke taint can also negatively affect the grapes leaving unwanted pungent flavours.
Australia is made up of Zones, regions and sub regions. Name a Australian zone and region.
South East Australia, Coonawarra/Clare Valley/Margaret River.
Which zone produces most of Australias wine?
South Australia.
Which zone is Barossa Valley in? Which varieties are grown here?
South Australia, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. Semillon for whites.
What is Eden Valleys climate and what grape varieties can you expect here?
Cool to moderate depending on altitude. Riesling, Shiraz, Chard and Cab Sav.
Where is Clare Valley and what helps moderate its warm climate?
South Australia, North of Barossa. Cool afternoon breezes and altitude (300-600m).
Which Region is known for producing refreshing styles of Sauvignon Blanc, elegant Chardonnays and has all of its vineyards planted above 400m altitiude?
Adelaide Hills.
Where is Mclaren Vale, what tempers its climate, and what styles does it produce?
South of Adelaide in South Australia. The Southern Ocean cools the regions. Reds from Shiraz, Cab Sav, Merlot and Grenache.
Where is Coonawarra and what is its climate like?
Borders Victoria, South East of the South Australia zone. It has a moderate maritime climate, cooling currents of the Antarctic, cloud cover.
What is the specialty produced in Yarra Valley and where is it situated?
Pinot Noir, in Victoria North East of Melbourne.
Which coastal wine region specialises in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay?
Mornington Peninsula.
What styles can you expect in Geelong?
Complex full bodied Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz.
Heathcote is situated further inland than Geelon, Mornington Peninsula and Yarra Valley. What tempers its climate rather than ocean currents/breezes?
Altitude.
