Australia Flashcards
Zones of New South Wales
Northern Slopes, Northern Rivers, Hunter Valley, Central Ranges, Southern New South Wales, South Coast, Western Plains, Big Rivers
Regions of Big Rivers
Murray Darling, Pericoota, Riverina, Swan Hill
Regions of Central Rangers
Cowra, Mudgee, Orange
Region and Subregions of Hunter Valley
Region: Hunter
Subregions: Broke Fordwich, Pokolbin, Upper Hunter Valley
Regions of Northern Rivers
Hasting River
Regions of Northern Slopes
New England Australia
Regions of South Coast
Shoalhaven Coast, Southern Highlands
Regions of Southern New South Wales
Canberra District, Tumbarumba, Hilltops, Gundagal
What is the mountain range that separates costal areas and interior land
The Great Dividing Range
Most famous producers of Riverina
Casella and De Bortoli
Location of Hunter Valley
Flat river valley eastward from Brokenback Mountains
Climate of Hunter valley
Subtropical and one of the warmest region
Mitigated by high amounts of humidity, rain and wind
Grapes of Hunter Valley
Semillion (hunter riesling) and Verdelho
Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon for reds
what is the subregion of Hunter valley and what it is famous for
Broke Fordwich with oldest Verdelho plantings
In what states Canberra District region is found
New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory
Clonakilla finest grape
Shiraz with a small percentage of Viognier
Tumbarumba GI style of wine
Sparkling wines
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay still wines
Soils of Tumbarumba GI
Sun drenched basalt slopes of the Snowy mountains
What is the coolest state of Australian mainland
Victoria state
Influences in Victoria State
Sea breezes from Antarctica
Which one is the oldest GI of Victoria
The Yarra Valley
GI of North West Victoria
Murray Darling and Swan Hill
GIs of Western Victoria
Grampians GI, Henty GI and Pyrenees GI
GIs of Central Victoria
Bendigo GI, Goulburn Valley GI, Heathcote GI, Strathbogie Ranges GI, Upper Gouldburn GI
GI of Port Philip
Geelong GI, Macedon Ranges GI; Mornington Peninsula, Sunbury GI and Yarra Valley
GI of North East Victoria
Alpine Valleys, Beechworth, Glenrowan, King Valley and Rutherglen
GI of Gippsland
Gippsland
What are the grapes of Yarra Yarra Valley
red grapes: Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
white grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Soils of Yarra Yarra Valley
Grey sandy clay loam and red volcanic soils
Key producers of Yarra Yarra Valley
Yering Station, Yarra Yering, Mount Mary, Domaine Chandon, De Bortoli, Yarra Yarra, Coldstream Hills, Oakridge, Giant Steps, Mac Forbes
Climate of Mornington Peninsula
most profoundly maritime climate
Grapes of Mornington Peninsula
red Grapes: Pinot Noir
white grapes: Chardonnay, pinot gris
Soils of Mornington Peninsula
hard yellow duplex soils, red volcanic soils, brown duplex soils and sandy soils
Key producers of Mornington Peninsula
Main Ridge Estate, Willow Creek Vineyard, Kooyong, Paringa Estate, Stonier Wines, Yabby Lake, Ocean Eight
Which zone is the hottest of Victoria
The North West Victoria
Major grapes of Murray Darling
red grapes: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
White grapes: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Gordo Blanco
What is the red grape that strives in Central Victoria
Shiraz
Tahbilk producer is famous for which vines
Oldest Marsanne vine
two regions in north east victoria zone famous for sweet fortified wines
Rutherglen and Glenrowan
Another name for Topaque
Tokay
Topaque wines are produced from which grapes
Muscadelle grapes
Key producers of Rutherglen
Campbells, Chambers, All Saints, Morris, Pfeiffer, Stanton & Killeen
Classification of Muscat of Rutherglen
- Rutherglen Muscat (av. age 3-5 years)
- Classic Rutherglen Muscat (av age 6-10 years)
- Grand Rutherglen Muscat (av age 11-19)
- Rare Rutherglen Muscat (av age over 20+ years)
Zones of South Australia
Far North, The Peninsulas, Mount Lofty Ranges, Barossa, Lower Murrar, Fleurie, Limestone Coast, Adelaide Superzone
What zones are included in Adelaide Superzone
Mount Lofty Ranges, Barossa and Fleurie
GI of Limestone Coast
Coonawarra, Padthaway, Mount Benson, Robe, Wrattonbully and Mount Gambier
Grapes of Coonawarra
red Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon (considered best out of Australia), Shiraz, Merlot
White grapes: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Soils of Coonawarra
terra rossa, black rendzina soil and brown redzina soil
Key producers of Coonawarra
Majella, Penley Estate, Balnaves of Coonawarra, Wynns Coonawarra Estate, Zema Estate
Grapes of Padthaway
red grapes: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
white grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling
Which soil type is shared between Coonawarra and Padthaway
terra rossa soil
Key producers of Padthaway
Padthaway Estate, Stonehaven, Browns of Padthaway
Description of Riverland GI
Known for bulk production
Climate continental and hot, high soil salinity
Climate of Fleurie
Mediterranean with Southern ocean currents and effect of inland lake Alexandrina
GI of Fleurie
McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, Currency Creek, Kangaroo Island and Southern Fleurie
What are the most important grapes of McLaren Vale
Cabernet Sauvignon and Rhone varieties
What is the name of Mourvedre grape in McLaren Vale
Mataro
Soils of McLaren Vale
The Ancient bedrock, subtypes of maslin sands, pirramimma sandstone, ochre cove formation and semaphore sand, limestone, clay plains of aldinga, alluvial deposits, alluvial flats
Major natural features of McLaren Vale
Gulf of Saint Vincent and Adelaide hills
Key producers
Chapel Hill, Clarendon Hills, d’Arenberg, Pirramimma, Rosemount Estate, Wirra Wirra, Kay Bros. Amery, Mitolo, Yangarra, Hickinbotham
GI of Mount Lofty Ranges
Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills and Adelaide Plains
Major grapes of Adelaide Hills
White grapes (66%): Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris
Red grapes: Pinot Noir, Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
Key producers of Adelaide Hills GI
Petaluma, Shaw + Smith, the Lane, Ashton Hills, BK Wines
What is the star grape of Clare Valley
Riesling
Major grapes of Clare Valley
Red grapes: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
white grapes: riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay
What are unofficial subregions of Clare Valley GI
Watervale and Polish Hill River
Description of Watervale and Polish Hill River Riesling
Piercing, dry, lime candy, petrol and tropical notes
Body and alcohol level are higher than Old World
key producers of Clare Valley
Grosset, Kilikanoon, Jim Barry, Taylors, Wendouree, Sevenhill Cellars
Adelaide GI particularity
A super zone that allows producers to blend freely from Barossa, Fleurie and Mount Lofty Ranges
Which region is most important for premium Shiraz
Inland Barossa zone
Barossa Old Vine Charter
Barossa Old Vine: Min. 35 years old
Barossa Survivor Vine: Min. 70 years old
Barossa Centenarian Vine: Min. 100 years old
Barossa Ancestor Vine: Min. 125 years old
Grapes of Barossa Valley
Red grapes: Shiraz (over 60% of the total plantings), Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache
White grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Soil types of Barossa Valley
Low fertility clay loams and sandy soils
Key producers of Barossa Valley
Seppeltsfield, Torbreck, Peter Lehmann, Penfolds, Two Hands, Wolf Blass, Turkey Flat
Zones of Western Australia
South West Australia, Greater Perth, Central Western Australia, West Australian South East Coastal, Eastern Plains, Inland & North of Western Australia
GI of South Western Australia
Margaret River, Geographe, Blackwood Valley, Manjimup, Pemberton, great Southern
Major grapes of Margaret River
White grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon
Red grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot
Major natural features of Margaret River GI
Leeuwin Naturalise Ridge
Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean
Geographe Bay
Kay producers of Margaret River
Leeuwin Estate, Cullen, Cape Mentelle, Vasse Felix, Moss Wood (collectively known as the “first five”)
Subregions of great Southern GI
Denmark, Albany, Porongurup, Frankland River, Mount Barker
Major Grapes of Great Southern GI
Red grapes: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
White grapes: Chardonnay, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc
Which GI is the hottest appellation in Australia
Swan Valley GI
GI of Queensland
granite Belt and south burnett
Description of Granite Belt
Continental climate, moderated by high altitude and cooler mountain air
Description of South Burnett
subtropical climate
Which is Australian coolest wine producing area
Tasmania
Unoffical region of Queensland
Darling Down
Unofficial subregions of Tasmania
Northern Tasmania: Pipers River, Tamar Valley, North West Coast
Southern Tasmania: Derwent Valley, Huon Valley, Coal River/Richmond, The East Coast (Cranbrook/Bicheno area)
Major grapes of Tasmania
red grapes: Pinot Noir, Meunier
white grapes: chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot gris