Australia - New South Wales Flashcards
Zones of
New South Wales
[north-south]
NNW-HC-SSB
(North-North West Has
Continually Stunned Sans Budgets)
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Northern Slopes
(New England)
.
Northern Rivers
(Hastings River)
.
Western Plains
.
Hunter Valley
(Hunter)
- pokolbin - broke fordwich - upper hunter -
.
Central Ridges
(Cowra - Orange - Mudgee)
.
South Coast
(Southern Highlands - Shoalhaven Coast)
.
Southern NSW
(Hilltops - Gundagai - Canberra - Tumbarumba)
.
Big Rivers
(Murray Darling - Swan Hill - Pericoota - Riverina)
Regions of
Northern Slopes Zone
New England
(think of ski slopes in the NE)
Regions of
Northern Rivers Zone
{NSW}
Hastings River
Major Rivers of
New South Wales
Murray River
Murrumbidgee River
Lachlan River
Hunter River
Darling River
Regions of
Hunter Valley Zone
{NSW}
Hunter
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Hunter has 3 Sub-Regions:
(PUB)
- Pokolbin
- Upper Hunter Valley
- Broke Fordwich
Regions of
Central Ranges Zone
{NSW}
MOC
Muddle Orange Cocktails
Mudgee
Orange
Cowra
Regions of
Southern New South Wales Zone
{NSW}
[north-south]
HG-CT
HuG
CaT
Hilltops
Gundagai
Canberra District
(also in ACT)
Tumbarumba
{known for sparkling wines}
Sub Regions of
Hunter Region
[Hunter Valley zone]
{NSW}
PUB
Pokolbin
Upper Hunter Valley
Broke Fordwich
Regions of
Big Rivers Zone
{NSW}
[west-east]
MS-PR
Murray Darling
(also in Northwest VIC)
Swan Hill
(also in Northwest VIC)
Perricoota
Riverina
Regions of
South Coast Zone
{NSW}
[north-south]
SS
South Shoulder
Southern Highlands
Shoalhaven Coast
Most planted Grape in
Hunter Region
Semillon
aka:
Hunter Riesling
Source:
- GuildSomm expanded Australia guide
Note:
- For some reason this card used to say Chardonnay…
What region in New South Wales
produces mainly Sparkling Wine?
What Zone is it in?
Tumbarumba
(Southern New South Wales Zone)
Where is
Hunter?
Region of
Hunter Valley Zone
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Has 3 sub-regions:
(PUB)
- Pokolbin
- Upper Hunter Valley
- Broke Fordwich
{Get your hands on some Tyrell’s “Vat 1” aged Hunter Semillon, or Mount Pleasant “Loveldale” dry Semillon. Delicious!!}
What is the
Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area?
A growing area that encompasses part of the
Big Rivers Zone
&
Southern New South Wales Zone
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It follows the path of the Murrumbidgee River from just east of where the Lachlan River splits off.
Continues on through to South Australia’s Riverland GI in the Lower Murray Zone.
This gorwing area represents a significant portion of Australia’s plantings; much of which is destined for bulk wine.
The M.I.A. is one of the big reasons for the creation of the Southeastern Australia Super Zone.
Where is
Murray Darling?
Region of
Big Rivers Zone
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Note:
- Also extends across the Murray River into the Northwest Victoria Zone, VIC
- so does the Swan Hill Region
Where is
Central Ranges?
Zone of
New South Wales
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Has 3 Regions:
(MOC)
- Mudgee
- Orange
- Cowra