Bin 169 Flashcards
1
Q
A compared avec
A
RWT
2
Q
Characteristics
A
Regional
Coonwara
3
Q
To compare with
A
RWT
Different grapes but. Single region and French barrel
4
Q
Key selling point coonwara
A
Under rated price quality
One of the best place to grow Cabernet Sauvignon
5
Q
Key selling point 169
A
- created to appeal to the most demanding Bordeaux palate
- not a traditional Australian wine
6
Q
Maturation
A
16 months in French oak
7
Q
Coonawarra climate
A
Maritime region
8
Q
Coonawarra unusual region
A
- toographically
- geologically
9
Q
Geologically
A
- Terra Rossa clay over limestone soil
—> well suited to cab sauv
10
Q
Topograhically
Challenge
A
Ancient lagoon
Uniformly flat
—> challenge : risk of spring frost and hail
11
Q
Not produced every year
A
Not a big region
Restricted by the availability high quality
A grade
12
Q
Coonawarra comparison
A
Bordeaux
Climate, temperature, growing degree days
13
Q
Category
A
Rich and velvety
Black fruit and toast
