Australia

Question 1

What is Terra Rossa soil?

Answer 1

A vivd red soil over a limestone base. Most famously in the Coonawarra GI.

Question 2

What is the primary grape of the Hunter Valley GI?

Answer 2

Semillon.

White wine makes up 60% of production.

Question 3

What are the main wine regions of Australia?

Answer 3

New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
Western Australia

Question 4

What are the GI’s of Western Australia?

Answer 4

Swan District GI
Perth Hills GI
Peel GI
Geographe GI
Margaret River GI
Blackwood Valley GI
Manjimup GI
Pemberton GI
Great Southern GI

Question 5

Describe Barossa Valley GI production

Answer 5

New Adelaide.
Mediterranean climate.
Shiraz, Grenache, Cab Sauv.
Extremely old vines, no Phylloxera.

Question 6

Describe Clare Valley GI production

Answer 6

Warm, continental climate.
Hot days, cool nights.
Riesling, Shiraz, Cab Sauv
Famous for dry rieslings.
High altitude, high acidity in grapes.

Question 7

Describe Coonawarra GI production

Answer 7

Near the sea, cool, mediterranean climate.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Terra Rossa soil.

Question 8

Describe Margaret River GI production

Answer 8

Near Perth.
Warm, maritime climate.
Chardonnay, Semillon, Sauv Blanc
Cab Sauv, Shiraz, Merlot.

Question 9

Describe Yarra Valley GI production

Answer 9

Very cool, humid climate.
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz.
Still and sparkling wine.