Australia/New Zealand General Flashcards
What are the main soil types of South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales?
Clay, Loam, Sandstone, Basalt, Alluvial and Terra Rossa being the ‘iconic’ soil
What are the main soil types of Western Australia?
Ironstone Gravels, Sand, Limestone Based Sand
What are the main soil types of Tasmania?
Terra Rossa, Basalt, Dolerite
What is the main soil type of Queensland?
Decomposed Granite
Climate of New South Whales
Humid Subtropical with Maritime influence
Climate of Victoria and Southern and Western Australia
Mediterranean
Climate of Queensland
Tropical
Climate of Tasmania
Temperate Maritime
What is the main soil type of Victoria?
Well drained Loam with Sand and Clay, in the southern regions more often Red Volcanic Soils
Main Grapes of Queensland?
-white grapes: Verdelho, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc.
-red grapes: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot
Main Grapes of New South Whales?
-white grapes: Semillon, Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc, Riesling
-red grapes: Shiraz, Cab Sauv, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese
Main Grapes of Vitcoria?
-white grapes: Chardonnay.
-red grapes: Cab Sauv, Pinot Noir, Shiraz
Main Grapes of Southern Australia?
mostly red: Grenache, Shiraz, Mouvedre, Cab Sauv
Main Grapes of Western Australia?
-red grapes: Cab Sauv, Shiraz, Merlot.
-white grapes: Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauv Blanc
Style of Wine of Australia?
-Traditional: Blending across regions, American oak
-Modern: Single GI/site, French oak
Elevation of Australian wine country?
Mostly planted between 100-600 Meters with the exception of the region Orange which is in New South Whales (862 m)
Tolpuddle
A pet project of Michael Smith that has gained much popularity in recent years due to their incredible expressions of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay out of Tasmania that are comparable to burgundy.
Penfolds
Historic producer known for their flagship blend Grange. They released their first label in 1844
Wendouree
A producer who has been in the Clare Valley since 1893. In the words of Michael Smith how Australia used to make wine before the turn of the century. Exclusive and rare. Usually blends.
Aging Potential of Australian Wines?
Australian wines have immense aging potential as long as they’re a strong producer
Geographical features of Australia?
The main geographical influence on Australia is the various oceans surrounding it (Indian, Pacific, Southern, Tasman Sea)
How many miles away is New Zealand from Australia?
Around 1,200 miles
What is the sea that separates Australia and New Zealand?
The Tasman Sea
What are the six main appellations of Australia?
Western Australia, Southern Australia, Victoria, New South Whales, Tasmania, Queensland
Best aspect for plantings in Australia?
North
Vineyard style in Australia?
What Sub Appellation is specifically known for Terra Rossa and where is it found?
-Coonawarra (South Australia)
What sub region in Australia is known for fortified wines and what region is it within?
-Rutherglen (Victoria)
Grape Growing within Australia?
Concept of blending across regions for volume. 100+ year old vines exist.
Irrigation is necessary in the country interior. Best vineyards are near the cooler coast.
Cloudy Bay
- Founded in 1985
- NE corner of the South Island
- Helped put New Zealand on the map
- Bought by Veueve Cliqout (LVMH) in 2003
Mission Estate Winery
- NZ’s oldest winery
— Founded in 1851 by French Catholic missionaries - Hawke’s Bay, East central, North Island
- Syrah and Chardonnay are popular
What are the appellations of the North Island of New Zealand? (N to S)
-Northland
-Auckland
-Waikato (Bay of Plenty)
-Gisborne
-Hawkes Bay
-Wairarapa
What are the appellations of the South Island in New Zealand? (N to S)
-Nelson
-Marlborough
-North Canterbury
-Waitaki Valley
-Central Otago
What is the mountain range in New Zealand?
Southern Alps
Soil type and grapes of of Hawkes Bay?
Cab Sauv, Merlot, some Chardonnay
grown in
-Gimblett Gravels
Soil type and grapes of Northland?
Syrah, Chardonnay, Pinot Gros
grown in
-Clay-rich Loam
-Hard Sandstone
Elevation of Vineyards in New Zealand?
200-400m
Soil types and grapes of Auckland New Zeland?
Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Syrah
grown in
-Volcanic Derived
-Sandy Loam
-Clay
Grapes and soil types of North Canterbury?
Pinot Noir, Sauv Blanc
grown in
-Glenmark Gravels
-Omihi Silt Loam
-Clay Limestone Soils
Grapes and soil types of Waikato (Bay of Plenty)?
Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc, Merlot, Syrah
grown in
-Heavy Loam over Clay subsoil
What is another name of the region Gisborne?
Poverty Bay
What region is Waiheke Island a part of?
Auckland
Soil type and grapes of Marlborough?
Sauv Blanc, Pinot Noir
grown in
-Alluvial
-Clay/Loam (near Southern Hills)
-Silt/Loam (near Ocean and Cloudy Bay)
Best vintages for New Zealand? (last 15)
-‘10
-‘13
-‘19
Worst vintages for New Zealand?
(last 15)
-‘12
-‘17
(still scored over 80)
Climate of North Island New Zealand?
Moderate Maritime
How does the climate vary from North to South Island in NZ?
The North Island is warmer and experiences more rainfall.
Climate of South Island New Zealand?
Mostly Cool Maritime (sans Otago, Cool Continental)
What is the driest region of New Zealand?
Hawkes Bay
What region is The Wairu Valley located within?
Marlborough
How does the climate vary from North to South Island in NZ?
The North Island is warmer and experiences more rainfall.
What style of wine-making is found in New Zealand?
Clean, modern, winemaking, use of screwcaps.
