Australia and New Zealand Flashcards
What Grape is famously associated with Barossa Vallley?
The Barossa Valley is primarily known for its red wine, in particular Shiraz. Normally large proportions of Barossa Shiraz is used in Penfolds Grange (Australia’s most famous wine). Other main grape varieties grown in the region include Riesling, Semillon, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon.
What is the Climate of Margaret River?
Margaret River enjoys a Mediterranean-style climate.
Summer falls from December-February, Autumn from March-May, Winter from June-August, and Spring from September-November.
What is the Southern Most wine region in the world?
At 45°S latitude, the Central Otago region of New Zealand is officially the southernmost wine region on planet Earth, geographically besting out the wine regions of Chile by a fairly healthy 8 degree margin.
What is New Zealand’s Flagship Grape?
f you mention New Zealand wine in conversation, most people will assume you mean sauvignon blanc, and with good reason. New Zealand sauvignon blancs are considered to be the world’s best by many wine experts. And, if you are looking for the best of New Zealand’s sauvignon blancs, you will inevitably end up in Marlborough.
What is Gimblett Gravel?
Gimblett Gravels is a wine-growing district within the Hawkes Bay region of New Zealand. Although only a very small area, the district has made a significant impact on the New Zealand wine market in a very short space of time. The first wine grapes were planted there in 1981, and by 1991 only 50 acres (20ha) had been planted. There are now approximately 1500 acres (600ha) of vines there, consisting mostly of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Gimblett Gravels Syrah has been recognized as being of an internationally high standard, despite the first plantings of the variety being as recent as 1993.
Where is the Yarra Valley Located ?
In the Victoria, in the South of Austrailia.
Wine Australia
A Government Authority established in 1981 as the Australia
Wine and Brandy Corporation, overseeing the wine industry.
Vintage or region must be a minimum 85% of stated grapw year or region. Grape verities must be labeled in order of proportion.
How are wine regions defined in Australia?
As Geographical Indications (GI’s)
What are the two major wine regions in NSW or New South Wales?
Hunter Valley and Mudgee.
Hunter Valley Grapes.
Semillon, Riesling, Verdelho. Red Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Hunter Valley is Subtropical with some of Australia’s warmest climates.
What is the the Climate of Victoria? where is it located in Australia?
Maritime Climate. Victoria is in the South West of Australia, the coolest region on the Main Land. More inland Closer to Continental Climate
What are the most grown Grapes in Victoria ? What are the GI’s of Victoria?
Pino Noir, Chardonnay, Pino Gris, Shiraz in the North/ Central. Some Sweet wines Fortified “ Topaque” “Tokay” produced from Muscadelle.
South Australia GI’s
McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley, Barossa Valley and Coonawarra.
What is the soil and Climate of South Australia?
Limestone Coast,Terra Rossa Soil, cool Maritime, Mediterranean in the North.
What are the Trypical Grapes Grown in South Australia?
Whites: Riesling Chardonnay, Viognier
Reds: Shiraz, Cabernet Rhone varieties Grenache and Mourvedre..
