Australia Flashcards
Name the four major regions in the South Eastern Australia ‘Super Zone’
Riverland
Murray-Darling
Riverina
Tasmania (included also, yes)
What’s the climate of Adelaide Hills?
What’s the main factor here in terms of explaining the climate of Adeliade Hills?
For what 3 grapes is Adelaide Hills most associated?
Moderate/
Altitude with some variation.
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Name 6 regions of South Australia
Barossa Valley
Eden Valley
Clare Valley
Adelaide Hills
McClaren Vale
Coonawara
Other than Riesling, what 2 black grapes are also grown in the warmer parts of Clare Valley?
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the predominant style of Australian Riesling and in which two regions is it most famous?
Citrus - Lime, lemon and grapefruit with high acidity.
It rapidly develops notes of toast, honey and petrol. Mostly but not always dry.
Eden Valley
Clare Valley
What helps account for the climate of Tasmania?
What are the 2 principal grapes for which Tasmania is known?
Cool maritime climate with cooling westerlies from Southern Ocean
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris
List 3 regions associated with high quality Pinot Noir.
(From cool ~ moderate sites…)
Yarra Valley
Mornington Peninsular
Tasmania
Where in Australia is Botrytised Semillon produced?
Riverina
Goulburn Valley is renowned for producing red and white wine from what 2 grapes?
Shiraz.
Marsanne is the speciality; citrus fruit in youth developing honey aromas with age. (See also Northern Rhone for this grape)
Geelong Goulburn Valley is renowned for producing red and white wine from what grapes? (1 white, 2 red)
(West of Melbourne/ Cool~Moderate)
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Shiraz (fresh and peppery)
Yarra Valley is renowned for producing red wine from what grape?
(Near Melbourne/ Cool~moderate)
Pinot Noir
Heathcote is renowned for producing red wine from what grape?
(Centre of Victoria/ Moderate with cooling at altitude)
Shiraz - fresh style..
Clare Valley has a warm climate but with significant cooling influences. What are they?
For what white grape is Clare Valley most famous?
(Near Barossa Valley)
Warm with cool afternoon breezes and cold nights, altitude 300~400m but can reach 570m
Riesling (Dry, intense citrus and lime with high acidity
with bottle age, honey and toast)
Which 2 regions make up the Barossa Zone?
Barossa Valley & Eden Valley
What 5 grapes are predominant in Margaret River?
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc,
Semillon
What 4 red grapes are predominant in McLaren Vale?
Which of these is often found as old vines?
Shiraz, (including a lot of old vines)
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot
Grenache
List the Australian GI hierarchy system from largest to smallest in landmass.
Zones - Can be states or several states e.g. South Australia
Regions - e.g. Coonawara, Clare Valley, Margaret River They must have consistent and distinct qualities from neighbouring regions.
Sub-regions - Notable areas with distinct and unique qualities
What is the only wine producing region in New South Wales?
Hunter Valley
Where is Hunter Valley?
What is its climate?
What 3 varieties (2 white and 1 red) are significant in Hunter Valley?
Highlight the one grape for which it is most famous, and outline its palate profile.
North of Sydney in NSW
Hot and humid, cloud cover and ocean breezes mitigate
Semillon - Light body, low to medium alcohol, high acidity, delicate citrus. With age comes aroma of toast, nuts and honey.
Chardonnay
Shiraz
Coonawarra is renowned for producing red wine from what grape?
Narrow strip 400km East of Adelaide
Moderate Maritime cooled by current from the Antarctic
Cabernet Sauvignon - Concentrated, structured, Cassis, Eucalyptus or menthol
Name 5 wine regions of Victoria state
Yarra valley
Mornington Peninsula
Geelong
Heathcote
Goulburn Valley
Barossa Valley is renowned for producing red wine from what grapes?
(North of Adelaide)
Shiraz
What are the 2 main climate risks in Hunter Valley?
Rainy weather often at harvest
Rot from humid conditions, good canopy management essential
Eden Valley is renowned for producing white wine from what grapes? What helps moderate the climate of Eden Valley?
(In the hills East of Barossa valley).
Cool~moderate varying with altitude
Riesling (high quality)
What is the climate of Margaret River?
(200km South of Perth/ West Australia).
Warm Mediterranean with relatively high rainfall
What grapes (2 red, 1 white) are associated with Frankland River and Mount Barker (The Great Southern Region of West Australia) ?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz
Riesling
Account for the style of a Hunter Valley Semillon.
High acidity from early picking.
Delicate almost neutral aromas when young.
Fermened in steel tanks.
No oak maturation.
With age develops honey and toast aromas (can age for up to around 20 years)
Mornington Peninsula is renowned for producing red and white wine from what grapes? (1 white, 2 red)
Describe its climate.
(near Melbourne).
Cool~Moderate Maritime.
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
What the name of the soil for which Coonawarra is famous? What are its qualities?
Red Terra Rossa
Good drainage and low nutrients encourage low yields of high concentration fruit.