Australia (Queensland and Tasmania) Flashcards
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Queensland
Queensland has no zones
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Granite Belt - Continental climate with plentiful rain. Shiraz and Semillon are moderated by high altitude and cooler mountain air.
South Burnett - Subtropical climate. Shiraz and Merlot lead. Modern industry first plantings in 1993.
(Darling Downs directly south of South Burnett seems poised to become the state’s third GI in the future)
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Q
Tasmania
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Australia’s coolest wine producing area.
Pinot Noir is the most planted grape.
Traditional method sparkling wines 44% of total production in 2012.
Unofficial Subregions:
Northern Tasmania: Pipers River (Pinot Noir), Tamar Valley (Cabernet Sauvignon), North West Coast
Southern Tasmania: Derwent Valley, Huon Valley, Coal River(Cabernet Sauvignon)/Richmond, The East Coast
