Australia - General Flashcards
What is the top wine producing state in Australia?
South Australia
What three states account for 95% of Australia’s wine production?
South Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
What are the most planted grape varieties in Australia (from most planted to least)?
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Merlot
Sémillon
What is Wine Australia?
The government organization that oversees the Australian wine industry while protecting geographic areas and promoting Australian wine
When was Wine Australia created?
1981
What is Australia’s Label Integrity Program?
Requires that wines labelled with a variety: vintage: or region have at least 85% of grapes from the statement on the label
When was the Label Integrity Program created?
1990
What is Australia’s appellation system called?
Geographical Indication
When were the first Geographical Indications introduced?
1994
What are the levels of Australia’s Geographical Indication system (from largest to smallest)?
Country
State
Zone
Region
Subregion
How does Wine Australia define Regions and Subregions?
Single tracts of land
Has at least five independently owned vineyards
Each vineyard is at least five hectares large
Each has a minimum annual output of 500 tonnes of grapes
When was the South Eastern Australia superzone created?
1996
How did South Australia avoid phylloxera?
Implemented a total ban on imported vine material in 1874
What percentage of Australia’s wine production comes from South Australia?
50%
Which Australia GI produces the most grapes?
Riverland GI
