Australia Flashcards
Western Australia (5 Zones)
Greater Perth; Southwest Australia; Central Western Australia; Eastern Plains, Inland & North of Western Australia; West Australian South-East Coastal
Western Australia GIs
Greater Perth Zone (3GIs)
Most important region is Swan District GI with its own subregion of Swan Valley GI (very hot);
Peel GI and Perth Hills GI also grow Shiraz, Chardonnay, Semillon and Chenin.
South West Australia (6GIs)
Geographe GI, Margaret River GI, Blackwood GI, Manjimup GI,Pemberton GI,
Great Southern GI
Margaret River GI
- 6 unofficial subzones: Wilyabrup, Yallingup, Carbunup, Wallcliffe, Karridale, Treeton. Moderated by Leeuwin current.
- The original founding wineries of MR are: Vasse Felix, Moss Wood, Cullen, Leeuwin Estate and Cape Mentelle.
- Cabernet and Chardonnay famous
Great Southern GI
- Sub-region: Denmark and Albany by the coast, Frankland River, Porongurup and Mount Barker
- Riesling & Shiraz dominant
South Australia GIs
Mount Lofty Ranges (3 regions)
Adelaide Plains, Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley
Adelaide Hills GI
- Cool climate area from altitude, Sblanc, Chardonnay and Pinot. Some Shiraz
- 2 subregional GIs: Piccadilly Valley (Chardonnay) and Lenswood (Sblanc)
- Winery: Petaluma and Shaw+Smith
Adelaide Plains GI
Warm
Shiraz is set here. Penfold’s Magill Estate is most famous.
Clare Valley GI
- Most heavily planted region: Riesling, Shiraz, CabS
- Unofficial subregions: Watervale, Polish Hill , Auburn, (which are cooler and more suited for Riesling) Clare and Sevenhill (which are warmer).
- Polish Hill & Watervale contains blue slate and Terra Rossa – Grosset most famous
- Jim Barry – Top red producer of Shiraz and Cabs
Barossa (2 Regions)
Barossa Valley, Eden Valley
Barossa Valley GI
- Oldest Shiraz/Grenache/Mataro vines – Categories are: Old (35yrs), Survivor (70yrs), Centenarian (100yrs), Ancestor (125yrs).
– Torbreck for Shiraz - Unoffical subregions: Rosedale, Lyndoch, Williamstown, Rowland Flat, Vine Vale, Stockwell, Northern Barossa, Western Ridge (Greenock, Seppeltsfield), Stonewell and Central Tanunda
Eden Valley GI
- One subregional GI: High Eden
- Henschke’s Hill of Grace was planted in 1860.
Fleurieu Zone
(5 regions)
Mclaren Vale, Currency Creek, Kangaroo Island, Langhorne Creek, Southern Fleurieu
Mclaren Vale GI
- Mediterranean climate – Shiraz, Cabs, Grenache – D’Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz
- Scarce Earth is the project to recognize single sites within Mclaren Vale
Langhorne Creek GI
Second largest GI after McLaren. Home to Jacob’s creek and Wolf Blass.
Limestone Coast (6 regions)
Coonawarra, Padthaway, Benson, Mount Gambier, Wratonbully, Robe
Coonawarra
- Famous for Terra Rossa soils. Iron Oxide over Limestone.
Predominantly Cabernet S followed by Shiraz, Chardonnay and Merlot. - Wynns now owns more than 50% of Coonawarra vineyards.
Padthaway GI
Heavily cultivated region with 4000ha of vines. Big houses like Lindemans,
Hardy’s, Wynn’s and Orlando wines are there. 1/3 is Shiraz.
Lower Murray
1GI: The largest single producing GI in Aussie : Riverland GI. Value producers like Oxford Landing and Banrock Station are here.