Australia Flashcards
What are Australia’s key climatic influences?
Hot and dry inland, moderated by coastal breezes and altitude.
What are the main wine-producing states of Australia?
South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, Tasmania, Queensland.
What are the key wine-producing regions of Australia? (6)
Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley, Margaret River, Coonawarra, McLaren Vale.
What is Australia’s wine quality framework?
GI system (Geographical Indications): Zones, Regions, Sub-Regions.
Which grape varietals are associated with particular Australian regions?
Red: Shiraz (Barossa Valley),
Cabernet Sauvignon (Coonawarra),
Pinot Noir (Yarra Valley).
White: Riesling (Clare Valley, Eden Valley),
Chardonnay (Margaret River, Yarra Valley),
Semillon (Hunter Valley),
Sauvignon Blanc (Adelaide Hills).
What is the South Eastern Australia Super Zone?
A large GI that covers New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and parts of Tasmania.
What are the major wine zones in Australia? (6)
Barossa, Fleurieu, Limestone Coast, Central Ranges, Western Australia, Tasmania.
What are some key Australian wine regions? (6)
Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Hunter Valley, Yarra Valley, Margaret River, Mornington Peninsula.
What are some principal Australian wine producers? (7)
Penfolds, Henschke, Yalumba, Leeuwin Estate, Torbreck, Cullen, Wynns Coonawarra Estate.
What styles of wine is the Barossa Valley known for?
Full-bodied Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache-based blends.
What is the main grape variety in Coonawarra?
Cabernet Sauvignon, known for its structure and eucalyptus notes.
What are the key white grape varieties in Australian wine?
Chardonnay, Riesling, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc.
What is the primary grape variety in the Hunter Valley?
Semillon, known for its ability to age gracefully.
What makes Tasmania unique for wine production?
Cool climate, ideal for sparkling wine, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay.
