Australia Flashcards
Where would you find the Para River?
Barossa Valley
Where are the highest altitude vineyards in Australia?
Orange, in the Central Ranges of NSW
What is the minimum elevation of Orange?
600 meters above sealevel
Where would you find Geelong?
In Victoria, within the Port Phillip Zone
Name 3 subregions of the Limestone Coast.
- Coonawarra 2. Mt. Benson 3. Padthaway 4. Robe 5. Mt. Gambier 6. Wrattonbully
In which two subregions of the limestone coast would you find Terra Rosa?
Padthaway and Coonawarra
What was a bad vintage in Barossa?
2011
Where would you find the oldest Syrah vines in the world?
Freedom Vineyard in the Barossa
Who owns and farms the Freedom Vineyard?
Langmeil Winery
What is the main variety in Topaque wine in Australia?
Muscadelle, Topaque was previously referred to as Tokaj
What variety and region is Tyrrell’s Vat #1?
Semillon, Hunter Valley
Who makes ILR Reserve? What variety is it made from?
Brokenwood, Semillon
What is the new word for sherry-style wine from Australia?
“Apera” has replaced “Sherry” on a label of Aussie wine
When did the label integrity program begin in Australia?
1990
In what order must varietals be labeled in?
Varietals must be labeled in order of predominance
What is the #1 planted variety in Tasmania? #2?
- Pinot Noir 2. Chardonnay
Which wineries are included in the “First Five” of Margaret River?
Cullen, Vasse Felix, Leeuwin, Mosswood, Cape Mentelle
Who produces Diane Madeleine?
Cullen produces Diane Madeleine, an old vine Cabernet Sauvignon.
What was the first vintage of Grange?
1951 (experimental), first vintage released is the 1952, in 1960 began producing officially
Who was the first winemaker for Penfold’s Grange?
Max Schubert
Who is the current winemaker of Penfold’s?
Peter Gago
What vintage did Penfolds Grange stop including “Hermitage” on the label?
until 1989
Describe the tiers of the Barossa Old Vine Charter.
- Old Vines 35+ years 2. Survivor 70+ Years 3. Centanarian 100+ Years 4. Ancestory 125+ years
What is the oldest commercial winery in Australia?
Windham Estate (1828)
