australia regions Flashcards
Name warm regions in Australia with little to some moderating influence
Barossa Valley - Warm/dry
Margaret River (mediterranean climate) - Dry summers & wet winters)
Hunter Valley - High cloud cover & ocean breezes
Goulburn - Cooling from lakes and rivers
Mclaren Vale - Ocean breezes in the afternoon
Name moderate regions and with and without cooling effects in Australia
Adelaide hills - Above 400m, rain mainly in winter, soils have poor holding capcity, irrigation needed
Coonawarra - Maritime - cold currents from Antartica - terra Rossa soils over limestone subsoil
Great south Region (Franklin River & Mount Barker)
Heathcote
Name cool region with some moderating effects in Australia
Tasmania
Eden Valley
Clare Valley
Yarra Valley
Mornington Peninsular
Geelong
Name mostly cool regions in Australia
Heathcote
Tasmania
What is the climate & influences of Margaret River and what are the wines/styles made here?
Margaret River (mediterranean climate) - Dry summers & wet winters)
What is the climate & influences of and what are the wines/styles made here?
What is the climate & influences of Eden Valley and what are the wines/styles made here?
What is the climate & influences of Clare Valley and what are the wines/styles made here?
What is the climate & influences of Adelaide Hills and what are the wines/styles made here?
What is the climate & influences of Mclaren Vale and what are the wines/styles made here?
What is the climate & influences of Coonawarra and what are the wines/styles made here?
What is the climate & influences of Yarra Valley and what are the wines/styles made here?
What is the climate & influences of Mornington Peninsular and what are the wines/styles made here?
What is the climate & influences of Geelong and what are the wines/styles made here?
What is the climate & influences of Heathcote and what are the wines/styles made here?
What is the climate & influences of Goulburn and what are the wines/styles made here?
What region in New Zealand grows Bordeaux varieties?
Hawke’s Bay
Noted for being the warmest and sunniest region with diverse soils.
Why are Bordeaux varieties suited to Hawke’s Bay?
Warmest and sunniest region, diverse soils, Gimblett Gravels retain heat
The climate and soil characteristics support the growth of Bordeaux varieties.
What is New Zealand’s second most planted grape?
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is highly valued for its quality in New Zealand.
What grape is the region of Gisborne in New Zealand noted for?
Chardonnay
Gisborne is recognized for its production of high-quality Chardonnay.
Which region on the North Island of New Zealand has the longest sunshine hours?
Hawke’s Bay
The extended sunshine hours contribute to the ripening of grapes.
Which aromas are distinctive in a Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon?
Cassis, eucalyptus or menthol
These characteristics are typical of Cabernet Sauvignon from this region.
Marsanne is the specialty of which region in Australia?
Goulburn Valley
Goulburn Valley is known for producing quality Marsanne wines.
The Elgin district of South Africa has established a reputation for which grape?
Sauvignon Blanc
Elgin is recognized for its cool climate which is ideal for Sauvignon Blanc.
Which 2 grapes is the Mornington Peninsula known for?
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
These varieties thrive in the region’s climate.
What is the climate of Mornington Peninsula?
Cool to moderate maritime climate
This climate supports the growth of high-quality grapes.
