Australia - South Australia & New South Wales Flashcards
What is the minimum required percentage of wine from a region in Australia if the region is stated on the bottle
85%
What is the minimum required percentage of a varietal in Australia if the varietal is stated on the bottle
85%
What is the minimum required percentage that must be sourced from a specific vintage if that vintage is stated on the label in Australia
85%
What states are included in the Southeastern Australia Superzone GI
Queensland
Victoria
South Australia
New South Wales
Tasmania
What system does Australia use for Geographic specifications
The GI system
What Australian state is completely Phylloxera-free
South Australia
How many zones are in South Australia
8
Which zone in South Australia is not suitable for successful viticulture
North Zone
What is South Australia’s most important zone of production
Barossa Zone
What is the minimum age requirement for vines classified under Barossa Old Vine Charter’s ‘Old’ category
Min. 35 years
What is the minimum age requirement for vines classified under Barossa Old Vine Charter’s ‘Survivor’ category
Min. 70 years
What is the minimum age requirement for vines classified under Barossa Old Vine Charter’s ‘Centenerian’ category
Min. 100 years
What is the minimum age requirement for vines classified under Barossa Old Vine Charter’s ‘Ancestor’ category
Min. 125 years
What is the climate of Barossa Valley GI
Warm
What are the soils of Barossa Valley GI
Deep loamy clay
What is the dominant grape of Barossa Valley GI
Shiraz
What is the style of Barossa Valley GI Shiraz
Australia’s boldest, hottest, and heaviest style of Shiraz
What styles of Shiraz in addition to dry are produced in Barossa Valley GI
Sparkling
Off-dry (tawny fortified wine added)
What red grapes are grown in Barossa Valley GI in addition to Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache
Mataró
What is the famous wine style of Eden Valley GI
High acid, dry Riesling
What is the notable sub-region of Eden Valley GI
High Eden GI
What are the two regional GIs of the Barossa Zone
Barossa Valley GI
Eden Valley GI
In what Zone GI would you have the McLaren Vale GI
The Fleurie Zone
In what Zone GI would you find the Langhorne Creek GI
The Fleurie Zone
What is the climate of McLaren Vale GI
Warm, dry
What is the major threat to viticulture in McLaren Vale GI
Drought
What are the main grape varietals of McLaren Vale GI
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache
What is the most planted white varietal in McLaren Vale GI
Chardonnay
What is the terrain of Langhorne Creek GI
Flat, gentle terrain
What two bodies of water are connected to Currency Creek GI
Lake Alexandrina
Murray River
What are the two main red grape varietals of Currency Creek GI
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the main white varietal of Currency Creek GI
Chardonnay
How does the climate of Southern Fleurie GI compare to the rest of the Fleurie Zone
Warmer and drier
What are the main three grape varietals of Southern Fleurie GI
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sauvignon Blanc
What body of water separates Kangaroo Island from the mainland
Backstair Passage
What is the smallest regional GI in the Fleurie Zone
Kangaroo Island
What is the climate of Clare Valley GI
Moderate to warm continental climate
What moderates the warm climate of Clare Valley GI
Higher elevation vineyards
What is the famous style of quality wine from Clare Valley GI
Bone dry Riesling