AUSTRALIA Flashcards
Where is Australia located?
Situated in the South Pacific Ocean and made up of six states.
What is the climate in Australia?
World’s driest inhabitant.
Where on Australia are vineyards located?
Most wine regions are clustered in the Southeastern part near major cities.
Explain the Australian GI system.
GIs are defined geographical area much like an AVA. *5% across the board.
From largest to smallest: Country Australia South-Eastern Australia State of Origin Zones Regions Sub-Regions
What are the primary vine-growing states and it’s regions?
- ) New South Wales
- ) Victoria
- ) South Australia
- ) Queensland
- ) Tasmania
What is the climate and varietal of Victoria?
Broad range cool - maritime.
Sparkling, Still, Fortified, Dessert
Chardonnay | Muscadelle
Shiraz | Brown Shiraz
What is the climate and varietal of South Australia?
Broad range. warm - mediterranean.
Shiraz
Cab S | Grenache
Chardonnay | Riesling
What is the climate and varietal of New South Wales?
Cooler - wetter coasts | dry and arid inland.
Semillon
Chardonnay
Shiraz | Merlot
What is the climate and varietal of Western Australia?
Warm - maritime. Influences of the Indian Ocean.
Chard | Semi | SB
CS | Shiraz | Merlot
Where is the largest Australia GI located?
South Australia
Which region in Australia is famous for its Terra Rossa soil?
Coonawarra
What style of wine are the Clare Valley and Eden Valley noted for?
Dry Riesling
Why does sparkling wine production thrive in Victoria?
proximity to cool ocean breezes
Why does the Barossa Valley have many 100+ year old vines?
Absences of phylloxera.
What style wine is Eden Valley known for?
Dry Riesling
