Australia Flashcards
WHAT ARE THE 2 GI’S OF QUEENSLAND?
GRANITE BELT GI
SOUTH BURNETTGI
WHAT IS GRANITE BELT GI KNOWN FOR (VARIETY)?
SHIRAZ, OVER 2/3 OF PLAINTINGS ARE RED.
WHAT IS GRANITE BELT GI CLIMATE?
CONTINENTAL, DESPITE THE MAJORITY OF RAINFALL OCCURING DURING GROWING SEASON. ALTITIUDE MAKES A DIFFERENCE.
WHAT ARE MAJOR NATURAL FEATURES OF GRANITE BELT GI?
THE GRANITE BELT GI (200 MILLION YEAR OLD GRANITIC INTRUSION.
GREAT DIVIDING RANGE
WHAT IS STRANGE BIRD? (GRANITE BELT GI)
STRANGE BIRD IS THE LOCAL TERM THAT PRODUCERS HAVE GIVEN TO WINES MADE FROM ALTRENATIVE VARIETIES.
WHAT ARE THE RED GRAPES FOUND IN SOUTH BURNETT GI?
SHIRAZ, MERLOT
WHAT ARE THE WHITE GRAPES FOUND IN SOUTH BURNETT GI?
VERDELHO, SEMILLON, CHARDONNAY
WHAT ARE THE MAJOR NATURAL FEATURES OF BURNETT GI?
BLACKBUTT, BRISBANE, AND COAS RANGES
GREAT DIVIDING RANGE
BURNETT RIVER
WHAT CLIMATE DOES SOUTH BURNETT GI EXPERIENCE?
SUB TROPICAL CLIMATE, VERY WARM, BUT ITS ELEVATION, MARITIME INFLUENCE AND CRISP NIGHTS KEEP THINGS MILD ENOUGH TO PRODUCE WINE.
NAME THE UNOFFICIAL WINE GROWING REGINOS OF QUEENSLAND?
DARLING DOWNS,
GOLD COAST
SUNSHINE COAST
THE ENVIRONS OF BRISBANE
WHAT ARE THE 6 ZONES OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
South West Australia
Greater Perth
Central Western Australia
West Australian South East Coastal
Eastern Plains, Inland & North of Western Australia
WHAT CATALOGED MARGARET RIVERS 6 UNOFFICIAL SUBZONES?
DRAINAGE DIRECTION
WHO ARE THE APPELATIOSN FIRST 5 PRODUCERS? (MARGARET RIVER)
VASSE FELIX (WILYABURN)
CULLEN (WILYABURN)
MOSS WOOD (WILYABURN)
LEEUWIN ESTATE (WALLLCLIFFE)
CAPE MENTELLE (WALLCLIFFE)
WHAT OCEAN AND WHAT DIRECTIONS DOES THE MARGARET RIVER FLOW TO?
INDIAN OCEAN / WESTWARD
WHERE IN THE MARGARET RIVER CAN YOU FIND SOME OF THE REGIONS BEST SAUVIGNON BLANC’S?
KARRIDALE , CRISP, COOL AND OFTEN REFLECTING PURE SNOW PEA CHARACTER.
WHAT IS MARGARET RIVERS GENERAL CLIMATE LIKE?
MEDITERRANEAN, DRY SUMMERS AND RAINY WINTERS
WHERE IN MARGARET RIVER CAN YOU FIND C/S?
WILYABRUP. WALLCLIFFE
WHAT VARIETY WILL YOU FIND IN THE “GOLDEN TRIANGLE” IN MARGARET RIVER?
CHARDONNAY,
WHAT 3 PRODUCERS COMPRISE THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE?
LEEUWIN ESTATE
CAPE MENTALLE
VOYAGER ESTATE
WHAT CHARDONNAY CLONE IS POPULAR IN MARGARET RIVER?
GINGIN CLONE, A HEN AND CHICKEN CHARDONNAY CLONE MAMED AFTER A TOWN N OF PERTH, BUT BETTER KNOWN AS MENDOZA ELSEWHERE.
5 SUB REGIONS OF THE GREAT SOUTHERN GI?
INLAND GI’S
MOUNT BARKER
FRANKLAND RIVER
PORONGURUP
COASTAL GI’S
DENMARK
ALBANY
6 ZONES OF VICTORIA
NORTH WEST VICTORIA
WESTERN VICTORIA
CENTRAL VICTORIA
PORT PHILLIP
NORTH EAST VICTORIA
GIPPSLAND
What are regions and sub-regions defined by Wine Australia?
Single tracts of land comprising at least five independently owned vineyards of at least five hectares apiece, with a minimum annual output of 500 tonnes of wine grapes.
How many vineyards must be present in a region or sub-region according to Wine Australia?
At least five independently owned vineyards.
What is the minimum size for each vineyard in a region or sub-region?
At least five hectares.
What is the minimum annual output of wine grapes required for a region or sub-region?
500 tonnes.
What are the broadest Geographical Indications apart from the countrywide Australia GI?
States
Geographical Indications (GIs) are signs used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation due to that origin.
List the hierarchical order of Geographical Indications.
- States
- Zones
- Regions
- Sub-regions
This hierarchy indicates the level of specificity in geographical indications.
What regions are included in the multistate zone of South Eastern Australia?
All of Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, winegrowing areas of South Australia and Queensland
This zone is significant for various agricultural activities, especially viticulture.
What does Tokay become?
Topaque
Tokay is a type of wine that is rebranded as Topaque in certain regions.
What does Sherry become?
Apera
Sherry is a fortified wine that has been renamed Apera in some areas.
