Australia Flashcards
Where would you find the Lake George winery, and why is it significant?
Canberra, New South Wales. This was the first winery in Canberra, and it is also the driving force behind Canberra’s National Wine Show.
In what zone would you find Frankland River? What is the climate?
Western Australia. Continental, despite the fact that four rivers (including Frankland) converge here.
What is the “Albany Doctor”? In what zone does it occur?
Local sea breezes in Albany, the southernmost GI within Western Australia.
In what state and by whom were Australia’s first vineyards planted?
New South Wales, planted in 1788 by Captain Arthur Philip.
Discuss and rank the recent Australian vintages 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011. What’s the best and the worst?
a. 2011 was “especially challenging” – flooding and rain throughout.
b. 2007 was “small, variable and difficult.”
c. 2008 was fine in general, with some early-picked standouts in S. Australia
d. 2009 – generally very good. Hunter Valley Semillon was the standout.
e. 2010 – excellent.
Hunter Valley Shiraz used to be prized for its “sweaty saddle” terroir, which was believed to have been a result of the volcanic terroir. It turns out that the “sweaty saddle” aromas are actually due to what compound?
Ethyl-4-phenol, which is now considered a defect and caused by brettanomyces yeast.
Who was Gregory Blaxland? Why is he relevant in the scope of Australian wine?
While Captain Arthur Philip planted the first vineyard in Australia (on a site named Waccanmagully, now known as Farm Cove), Gregory Blaxland made Australia’s first wine.
What is the primary red grape of Hastings River?
Chambourcin
Where, in Australia, is Black Mountain. Why is it noteworthy?
It’s located in the Great Dividing Range in New England Australia, NSW, and it is the home of Australia’s highest-elevation vineyard (1320 meters above sea level).
What are the three most prominent red grapes of the Southern Highlands GI?
Pinot Noir, Tempranillo and Shiraz
Mallee Point, Painter’s Cove and Yenda Vale is part of what larger winery? What Zone?
Casella wines (New South Wales), which also includes Yellow Tail. Casella crushes 10% of Australia’s entire harvest and accounts for 15% of all of Australia’s exports.
What region is sometimes referred to as “Australia’s answer to Burgundy”?
Yarra Valley
What grape thrives and is best known in Heathcote? Why?
Shiraz. Heathcote is on the northern side of the Great Dividing Range. Soils are rich, red, volcanic and known as Cambrian. This mineral-rich soil is said to favor red varieties, notably Shiraz.
Where is By Farr Vineyards located? Where did Mr. Farr work before starting his winery?
Geelong, in Victoria. At Domaine Dujac, in Morey-St-Denis.
What is the primary white and red grape in Tasmania?
Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
