Australia (New South Wales, Western Australia, Tasmania) Flashcards
What is the climate of Hunter Valley Zone?
sub-tropical climate with moderate to high temperature, high humidity = fungal diseases
What is the region of Hunter Valley Zone?
Hunter
What is the famous grape of Hunter?
Semillon
What are the characteristics of Semillon?
dry,
light-bodied,
high in acidity
low in alcohol (10–11% abv).
The wines have delicate citrus characters and may be fairly neutral in
their youth;
Who are the significant producers of Hunter Valley
Tyrrell
Mount Pleasant
What are the common winemaking process of Semillon
picked early
gently pressed without any period of skin contact
fermented at moderate temp in stainless steel
What are the regions of Central Ranges? Which region is known for high quality wines?
Mudgee
Orange - high quality wines
Cowra
What is the mountain range in Orange?
mount Canobolas
what is the altitude of Mount Canobolas?
600 - 900m
What are the soils of Orange?
deep red volcanic basalt soils, yellow/ brown clay loams and shallow gravels
What are the most planted grapes in Orange?
Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon
What are the regions of Southern New South Wales Zone?
Canberra District
Hilltops
Tumbarumba
What are the climate of Southern New South Wales Zone?
a continental climate with altitude providing a cooling influence
What is the mountain in Southern New South Wales?
the Snowy Mountians
What are the altitude of Canberra District?
500 - 850 m
