Australia - South Eastern Australia Flashcards
What is the South Eastern Australia superzone?
A zone encompassing all of Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, South Australia, and Queensland
Why was the South Eastern Australia superzone created?
As a response to EU laws stating that varietal wines need to have a regional label attached
When was the South Eastern Australia superzone created?
1996
How did South Australia avoid phylloxera?
Implemented a total ban on imported vine material in 1874
What percentage of Australia’s wine production comes from South Australia?
50%
What is the Adelaide Super Zone?
A zone comprised of three other zones
What are the zones within the Adelaide Super Zone?
Barossa
Fleurieu
Mount Lofty Ranges
What are the most important Gis within South Australia?
Barossa Valley
Eden Valley
McClaren Vale
Clare Valley
Coonawarra
What is the most important winemaking zone in South Australia?
Barossa
What is the Barossa Old Vine Charter?
A self-regulated classification of vineyard age in Barossa
What are the levels of the Barossa Old Vine Charter (youngest to oldest)?
Old Vines (At least 35 years old)
Survivor Vines (At least 70 years old)
Centenarian Vines (At least 100 years old)
Ancestor Vines (At least 125 years old)
In which zone is Barossa Valley GI located?
Barossa
In which zone is Eden Valley GI located?
Barossa
What is the climate of Barossa Valley?
Warm continental
What is the most planted grape in Barossa Valley GI?
Shiraz
What is Sparkling Burgundy?
A red sparkling wine from Australia
What are the primary red grapes of Barossa Valley GI?
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache
Mataro
What are the primary white grapes of Barossa Valley GI?
Chardonnay
Sémillon
What is the vineyard and producer of Australia’s top single-vineyard wine?
Hill of Grace owned by Henschke
What is the primary color of wine in Barossa Valley GI?
Red
What is the primary color of wine in Eden Valley GI?
White
What are the primary white grapes of Eden Valley GI?
Riesling
Chardonnay
Sémillon
In which zone is McClaren Vale GI?
Fleurieu
What is the primary color of wine in McClaren Vale GI?
Red
What are the primary red grapes of McClaren Vale GI?
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache
Merlot
In which zone is Langhorne Creek GI located?
Fleurieu
In which zone is Currency Creek GI located?
Fleurieu
What is the primary grape in Currency Creek GI?
Shiraz
In which zone is Southern Fleurie GI located?
Fleurieu
What are the top three grapes in Southern Fleurie GI?
Shiraz
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
In which zone is Kangaroo Island GI located?
Fleurieu
In which zone is Clare Valley GI located?
Mount Lofty Ranges
What are the primary grapes of Clare Valley GI?
Shiraz
Riesling
Cabernet Sauvignon
In which zone is Adelaide Hills GI located?
Mount Lofty Ranges
What is the primary color of wine in Adelaide Hills GI?
White
What are the primary red grapes of Adelaide Hills GI?
Pinot Noir
Shiraz
What are the primary white grapes of Adelaide Hills GI?
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
What is the most planted grape in Adelaide Hills GI?
Sauvignon Blanc