Australia Flashcards
When did the first vines arrive to Australia?
In 1788 with the first fleet of British prisoners.
Who owns Penfolds and Lindemans?
Treasury Wine Estates.
When and where did phylloxera first appeared in Australia?
Second half of the 19th century in Victoria.
Who developed the bag-in-the-box technology?
Australia.
Which two Australian bodies contributed to the scientific understanding of the grape?
The Australian Wine Research Institute and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, both based in Adelaide.
Which University in Australia its renowned for its oenology program?
The University of Adelaide.
Is chaptalization allowed in Australia?
No.
In which region is Clarendon Hills producer located?
McLaren Vale, Fleurieu Zone, South Australia.
Which producer is producing the wine called “Astralis”?
What is the grape?
Clarendon Hills.
Syrah.
Which producer is producing the wine called “RunRig”?
What is the grape?
Torbreck.
Shiraz.
When was Wine Australia established?
1981.
Which government authority oversees the wine industry, regulating label language, defining geographical boundaries of wine regions, moderating exports and trade and promoting the product in Australia?
Wine Australia.
With which vintage was the Label Integrity Program introduced in Australia?
1990.
What is the minimum percentage for wines labeled by variety, vintage or region in Australia?
85%.
How are the appelations subdivided in Australia?
Zone
Region
Sub-Region
What are the conditions defining both Regions and Sub-Regions in Australia?
- single tract of land.
- must comprise at least 5 independently owned vineyards of minimum 5 hectares each.
- minimum 500 tons of grapes annually output.
What does the term “Cream” mean in Australia?
A style of Australian fortified sweet wine.
What are the additional production requirements for an Australian “Cream” fortified wine produced for the export market?
- must be produced using the solera system.
- must be aged in oak barrels for min 3 years.
When was the multi state zone of South Eastern Australia authorized?
1996.
In which state of Australia were the first vines planted?
New South Wales, 1788.
What is the name of the mountain ranges separating the wetter coastal areas from the more arid interior in New South Wales?
The Great Dividing Range.
How else is Riverina called?
Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area.
Which region in New South Wales produces over a half of the entire state’s production?
Riverina.
Who produces Yellow Tail?
Casella.