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Australia Flashcards

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What are the three levels of Australian GI hierarchy?

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  • Zones
  • Regions
  • Sub-regions
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What is the most widely planted white grape in Australia?

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Chardonnay

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What are the advantages to labeling a wine with the GI “South Eastern Australia?”

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The wine can be a blend of many GIs across southeastern Australia, and high-volume brands can take advantage of being able to source fruit from the fertile, irrigated vineyards of Riverland, Murray-Darling, and Riverina and incorporate it into blends with higher-quality fruit.

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What kinds of wines is the Riverina region known for?

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  1. High-yields of healthy fruit from irrigated, fertile vineyards that can be used in high-volume, inexpensive wines.
  2. Botrytised wines made from Semillon, which thrive in the autumn morning mists and fogs.
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What kinds of wines is the Barossa Valley known for?

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  • Warm climate Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Grenache from old bush vines.
  • Semillon made in a fresh, unoaked style.
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Where is Eden Valley located?

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In the hills east of Barossa Valley, north of Adelaide, South Australia.

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What wines is Eden Valley known for?

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Outstanding quality Rieslings with intense lime/grapefruit aromas and a steely character that can age gracefully, developing notes of marmalade and toasty characters after 10 years.

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What is the climate of Clare Valley?

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The climate is generally warm, but is tempered by cool afternoon breezes and cold nights.

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What is the climate and topography of Adelaide Hills?

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Moderate climate, with all vineyards planted at altitude (400+ meters). Rainfall mainly occurs in winter.

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What are the primary grape varieties grown in Adelaide Hills and what style are the wines made in?

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  • Sauvignon Blanc: refreshing, high-acid
  • Chardonnay: elegant
  • Pinot Noir: some still reds but also sparklers with Chard
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What is the climate of McLaren Vale?

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Warm climate, tempered by the ocean and afternoon breezes.

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What types of wines are produced in McLaren Vale?

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Red wines from Shiraz, Cab Sauv, Merlot, and Grenache. Intensely flavored / dark fruit aromas / soft, ripe tannin

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What are the key geographic and climactic characteristics of the Coonawarra region?

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  • Narrow strip of land (1.5 km wide x 15 km long)
  • Distinct red “terra rossa” soil over limestone subsoil
  • Moderate maritime climate
  • Cloud cover moderates summer temps
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What is the climate of the Yarra Valley and what wines is it known for producing?

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  • Cool to moderate maritime climate, with very varied range of altitudes and aspects
  • Known for high quality Pinot Noirs, but Chard, Shiraz, and Cab are also successful
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What is the climate of the Mornington Peninsula and what wines is it known for producing?

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  • Cool to moderate maritime climate, with wet and windy weather that leads to high vintage variation
  • Known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
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What are the primary grapes of Geelong and their characteristics?

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  • Chardonnay: complex, concentrated, full-bodied
  • Pinot Noir: earthy aromas
  • Shiraz: fresh, peppery
  • Sparkling wines made from PN and Chard
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Where is Heathcote located and what is the factor influencing its climate?

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  • In the center of Victoria, further inland than Yarra/Mornington/Geelong
  • Cooling influences from altitude create a moderate climate
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Besides the typical Australian varieties, what other grapes have shown promise in Heathcote?

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Tempranillo and Sangiovese

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What is the speciality of Goulburn Valley?

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Marsanne

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What is the climate of Hunter Valley and what ways do vintners mitigate the climactic issues?

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  • Hot, humid climate tempered by high cloud cover and ocean breezes at the peak of summer. Often gets rainy weather at harvest.
  • Good canopy management is essential to minimize rot.
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What is the climate of Margaret River?

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Warm, maritime climate with high rainfall compared to other Australian regions.

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What are the main grapes of Margaret River and in what styles are the wines made?

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  • Cabernet Sauvignon: often blended with Merlot
  • Chardonnay: stone fruits / high acid
  • Sauvignon Blanc: often blended with Semillon, gooseberry and tropical fruit / high acid
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What is the Great Southern region known for?

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  • Deeply colored Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Elegant, peppery Shiraz
  • Floral Riesling
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What is the climate of Tasmania?

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Cool maritime climate, cooled by prevailing westerly winds off the Southern Ocean.

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What are the primary grapes of Tasmania?

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  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Gris
  • And, even, Cabernet Sauvignon

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