Australia Wine Law

Question 2

Vintage Claims on Label

Answer 2

85% if from one year can be one vintage
100% if multiple years. each vintage must be disclosed
ex: 80% 2019
20% 2020

Question 3

Variety Claims on Label

Answer 3

85% min needed for one varietal
85% min from 2 varietals
ex: 70% Semillon
10% Chardonnay
20% SB

Can be labeled as Semillon/SB or Semillon/Chardonnay/SB

Can not be Semillon/Chardonnay because it’s not over 85%

Question 4

GI Claims

Answer 4

85% grown in GI
If multiple GI’s, 95% must be disclosed (under 5% is not allowed)
ex: 80% Barossa Valley
15% McLaren Valley
5% Margaret River
Label: Barossa Valley/McLaren Valley

Question 5

What 13 things need to be on a wine label

Answer 5

Brand name
country of origin
name of food
alcohol content
volume
pregnancy warning
name and adress
GI
variety
vintage
standard drinks
lot identifications
allergens

Question 6

First GI

Answer 6

1994

Question 7

GI requirements

Answer 7

No regulation on grape varietal, yields, or viticultural techniques

Question 8

GI Structure

Answer 8

AU GI
States GI
Zones GI
Regions GI
Subregions GI

Question 9

Subregions requirements

Answer 9

5 wineries with 5 hectares a piece with annual output of 500 tonnes of wine grapes