Australia Flashcards
Where is the Granite Belt and what wines are produced there?
The Granite Belt GI is located in Queensland, Australia, with high elevations. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Verdelho are grown here.
Where is Riverland and what type of wines are made there?
Riverland is in South Eastern Australia, bordering Victoria. High volume brands are produced here, with a range of varieties including Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot.
What is Yering Station?
Yering Station is located in the Yarra Valley in Victoria, Australia. It is home to the first ever commercial vineyards in Victoria in the 1830s.
What is Wyndham Estate?
Wyndham Estate is one of Australia’s oldest wineries, established in 1827 in New South Wales.
What is Mudgee?
Mudgee is a wine region in New South Wales, meaning “nest in the hills”. It has vineyards at elevations around 2000 ft. Wines grown include Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot and Chardonnay.
Where is Goulburn Valley and what wines are grown there?
Goulburn Valley is in central Victoria in Australia. It is a warm climate, somewhat moderated by lakes and creeks. Shiraz is the most planted grape. Marsanne is a specialty of the region.
Where is Murray-Darling and what types of wines are produced there?
Murray Darling is in Victoria. The region produces a lot of high volume wines, and a large number of different varieties.
Where is South Burnett located?
South Burnett GI is the northernmost GI in Australia and has a sub-tropical climate.
Where is Perth Hills and what types of wine are produced there?
Perth Hills is in western Australia. The elevation ranges from 500 - 1300 ft. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Semillon are the most planted varieties in the region.
Where is the Swan District and what wines are planted there?
The Swan District is in western Australia and has a warm to hot climate. It is cooled by the Freemantle Doctor, breezes off the Indian Ocean. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay are the most common varieties grown.
What is the Freemantle Doctor?
The Freemantle Doctor refers to the prevailing breezes blowing off the Indian Ocean that help to cool parts of western Australia.
What is the name of the mountain range that runs down the southeastern coast of Australia?
The Great Dividing Range is the mountain range that runs down the southeastern coast of Australia.
Where is Geelong and what wines are made there?
Geelong is in Victoria, Australia. It is a cool-moderate maritime climate, and the dominant crapes are Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz.
Who was James Busby?
James Busby planted some of Australia’s first European vines in New South Wales during the 1800s. So-called father of Australia’s wine industry. Also made New Zealand’s first wines.
Where is McLaren Vale and what wines are produced there?
McLaren Vale is in South Australia, from the Gulf of St. Vincent to Mt. Lofty Ranges. Ocean breezes temper the warm climate. Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Grenache are the most planted grapes in the region.
Where is the Yarra Valley, and what type of wines are produced in the region?
Yarra Valley is in Victoria, Australia. It has a cool to moderate maritime climate. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon are the most common wines. In addition, the region produces quality sparkling wines.
What is Topaque?
Topaque is a very sweet fortified wine from Rutherglen, Australia, that is produced using Muscadelle.
What is the Australian nickname for dessert wines?
Australians call dessert wines “stickies”.
Where is Coonawara and what types of grapes are grown there?
Coonawara is in south Australia. It is known for its bright red soil - terra rossa - which rests over a free-draining limestone base. The area is most know for its distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon.
Where is the Barossa Valley and what wines are they most known for?
The Barossa Valley is in South Australia, in the warm, dry interior of the state. It is primarily known for its powerful red wines based on Shiraz. It also is known for having some of the oldest vines and wineries in the country having avoided Phylloxera.
Where is Riverina and what types of wines are made there?
Riverina is in Southeastern Australia. It is home to many of Australia’s high volume brands (eg Yellow Tail). There is some fine wine produced in the area as well including Semillon based dessert wines using botrytized grapes.
Where is Heathcote and what wines are grown in the region?
Heathcote is in Victoria in Australia. It is know for its premium Shiraz. Heathcote’s climate is cooled by winds from the Mount Carmel Ranges which moderates summer temperatures and extends the growing season. The soils of the area contain calcium rich volcanic greenstone, and help eliminate need for irrigation.
Where is Terra Rosa found?
Terra Rossa is a bright red soil found in Coonawara in Australia.
What is the Great Southern Region?
The Great Southern Region is a wine region of Western Australia. It is cool and Riesling and Pinot Noir are the most planted varieties. Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Chardonnay are planted further inland.
What are the levels of geographical indications for Australia, in order from largest to smallest?
Multistate (largest)
State
Zone
Region
Sub-region
What is the distance between New Zealand and Australia?
1200 miles.
What percentage of Australia’s wine is produced in Western Australia?
Approximately 7%
How many GIs are there in Australia?
114
What is the South Eastern Australia appellation?
A multi-state GI that covers all of New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Australia Capital territories, as well as parts of South Australia and Queensland. Allows for volume producers to source from multiple regions, grapes, vintages, etc. under the South Eastern Australia GI.
Where is Clare Valley, and what wines are made there?
In South Australia, 80 miles north of Adelaide. Shiraz is most planted in the area, but Clare Valley is best known for its high quality, age-worthy dry Rieslings.
Where is Eden Valley, and what wines are produced there?
Eden Valley is in South Australia, just east of Barossa. It has a slightly cooler climate, producing Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, and a highly regarded dry Riesling.
What percentage of Australia’s wine is produced in South Australia?
Nearly half.
What are the main GIs of New South Wales?
Hunter Valley
Mudgee
Riverina
What are the mountain ranges associated with South Australia?
Mount Lofty
Flinders
Where is Hunter Valley, and what wine is the area known for?
New South Wales. Semillon - Sometimes called Hunter Riesling or Hunter Honey. Capable of extended aging. Other grapes of the area include Verdelho, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
What are the main wine regions of Victoria?
Yarra Valley
Mornington Peninsula
Heathcote
Murray Darling
Where is the Mornington Peninsula, and what are the main wines of the region?
Victoria in Australia. Pinot Noir is the main grape accounting for nearly 48% of vines, also makes Chardonay and Pinot Gris
Where is Rutherglen, and what types of wine are made there?
Victoria. It is a hot, continental climate. Mainly known for Rutherglen Muscat, a sweet, fortified, age-worthy fortified wine. Made with Brown Muscat (Muscat rouge a Petit Grains)
What are the main wine regions of Western Australia?
Margaret River
Great Southern
Perth Hills
Swan District
Where is Margaret River and what wines are made there?
Western Australia. Most known for whites, and elegant Chardonnay and intense Sauvignon Blanc - Semillon blends. Also grows Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
