Australia and New Zealand Flashcards
Most widely planted grape in Australia
Shiraz
What three grape varietals are produced in Autralian Rhone style blends known as GSM
Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre
What is Australia’s place of origin system for wine
GI Geographic Indication
Largest to smallest geographical regions in Australia are
Country, Multistate, State, Zone, Region, Subregion
If an Australian wine uses a varietal name, what percentage of the wine must be made using the named grape variety
85%
Australia was the first country to require what on their label
A “best before” date
This best before date is usually only used on what type of packaging
Bag in a Box
Australian Sweet Wines are called
Stickes
What agency enforces place of origin system in Australia
Australia Wine and Brandy Corporation
The largest wine region in Australia
Riverina
Zone which includes Coonawarra
Limestone Coast
A multistate GI
Southeastern Australia;
Warm climate region, north of Sydney, known for Semillion
Hunter Valley
Region well known for Terra Rosa
Coonawarra
Region in Victoria known for fortified Muscat Wines
Rutherglen
Island off the Coast of Victoria known for cool climate vines
Tasmania
Region near Adelaide and McClaren known for Shiraz
Barossa Valley
Region located in SouthWEST Australia
Margaret River
Region located on the WEST side of the great dividing range in New South Whales; contains vineyards approaching 2,000 feet in elevation
Mudgee
Commercially important region with the second largest volume of wine production in Australia
Riverland
Two regions near Adelaide known for Reisling
Eden and Clare
Region on the outskirts of Melbourne noted for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Yarra Valley
Region between Bendigo and Goulburn Valley; influenced by the cool winds from the Mt. Camel Range. What does it produce?
Heathcote. Premium Shiraz.
When did New Zealand begin to establish it’s modern Wine Industry
1970
Where is New Zealand located
Pacific Ocean 1200 miles east of Australia
What mountain chain runs the length of New Zealand’s south island
Southern Alps
What effect do the Southern Alps have on the climate of New Zealand
Keeps eastern side sunny and dry
What factors account for New Zealand’s cool climate
Cold ocean waters; most parts of New Zealand are less than 50 miles from the ocean
Due to it’s unique climate where are most of the vineyards in New Zealand
Rain shadow (eastern side) of southern island/Alps and Eastern coast of North Island. Eastern part of both islands
What percentage of New Zealand’s wines are white
85%
What is the most widely planted grape of New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc
What are the other leading white wine grapes of New Zealand
Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Reisling
What is the most widely planted red grape in New Zealand
Pinot Noir
What are the other leading grapes of New Zealand
Merlot, Cabernet sauvignon
The most southerly wine region in the world
Central Otago
The self-proclaimed “Chardonnay Capitol” of New Zealand
Gisbourne
Nickname meaning “land of the long white cloud”
Aotearoa
Region in New Zealand that contains over 60% of the country’s vines
Marlborough Valley
A subregion of Marlborough known for Sauv. Blanc with herbaceous character
Awatere
Sub region of Marlborough known for stony soils
Wairau River Valley; mineral characteristics
Area located in the plains surrounding the city of Christ’s Church
Banks Peninsula
Sub appellation of Hawke’s Bay known for greywacke soils
Gimblet gravels
The only wine region on New Zealand’s south region located west of the Southern Alps. It is west of Marlborough.
Nelson
Another name for the Bay of Plenty
Waikato
Wine region surrounding Christ’s church that stretches along the coast south of Marlborough
Canterbury
Sub region of Canterbury known for a slightly warmer climate
Waipara Valley
Leading region for CABERNET SAUVIGNON Merlot, and Syrah, as well as Chardonnay. Planted to mainly Bordeaux varieties.
Hawke’s Bay
Where are the majority of vineyards located in Australia.
Southeastern part of the country
Australia is the size of the U.S and is fourth in the world in exports after Spain France and Italy. True or False
True
Famous soils of Coonwara
Terra Rosa
Leading White and Red grapes of Australia
Shiraz and Chardonnay
Leading red and white grape of New Zealand
Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc
Five wine producing states in Australia
Western Australia, Southern Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania
