Australia Flashcards
Multi-state GI that combines New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania
South Eastern Australia (multi-state zone)
Mountain range that parallels Australia’s southeastern coast
Great Dividing Range
Leading red grape of Australia
Shiraz
Leading white grape of Australia
Chardonnay
Terms used for Australia’s specific Geographical Indications
Mutli-state State Zone Region Subregion
The largest of Australia’s wine regions in terms of geographic size
Riverina
Small island located 150 miles off the coast of Victoria; known for cool-climate viticulture
Tasmania
Two cool-climate regions of Victoria, located in the outskirts of Melbourne
Yarra Valley
Mornington Peninsula
Three continguous, inland GIs of Victoria
Heathcoate
Bendigo
Goulburn Valley
Six regions of the Limestone Coast Zone
Coonawarra Mount Benson Mount Gambier Padthaway Robe Wrattonbully
Two leading regions of South Australia; located in the outskirts of Adelaide; known for Shiraz
Barossa Valley
McLaren Vale
Region located at Australia’s southwestern extremity
Margaret River
Region in Australia known for Riesling; part of the Mount Lofty Ranges Zone
Clare Valley
Region in Australia known for Riesling; part of the Barossa Zone
Eden Valley
Two wine regions located in the state of Queensland
Granite Belt
South Burnett