History and Wine Law Flashcards
When did the first ship arrive to settle Australia?
1788
The discovery of what in Australia led to a boom in wine production? When?
Gold! 1850 - 1870
Where and when did phylloxera hit in Australia?
Victoria and around Sydney, officials took immediate measures to combat its spread.
Later half of the 19th century
What is the top wine producing state is Australia, what might be the reason for this?
Southern Australia
Protection from phylloxera
In the first half of the 20th century what did 80% of Australias production consist of?
Sweet, fortified wines
Who founded Mt.Pleasant?
When?
Where?
Maurice O’Shea
Hunter valley
1925
Who was Max Schubert?
Chief winemaker at Penfolds from 1948-1975. He introduced the Shiraz based Grange Hermitage in 1951.
What is the inaugural vintage of Hill if Grace?
1958
When did Langton’s create its classification of Australian wine?
1990
Name the wines in Langton’s Exceptional category
Penfolds “Grange”
Penfolds “Bin 707” CS
Henschke “Hill of Grace”
Henschke “Mount Edelstone”
Leeuwin Estate “Art Series” Chardonnay
Rockford “Basket Press” Shiraz
Brokenwood “Graveyard” Shiraz
Chris Ringland Shiraz
Clarendon Hill “Astralis” Shiraz
Bass Philip Reserve Pinot Noir
Cullen “Diana Madeline” Cabernet-Merlot
Giaconda Chardonnay
Grosset “Polish Hill” Riesling
Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Mary “Quintet” Cabernet Blend
Torbreck “Run Rig” Shiraz
Clonakilla Shiraz-Viognier
Wendouree Shiraz
Best’s Great Western “Thompson Family” Shiraz
Jim Barry’s “The Armagh” Shiraz
Seppeltsfield “100yr Old Para Vintage Tawny”
Wynns Coonawara Estate “John Riddoch” CS
What affected Australias south eastern regions in 2003, 2006-2009?
Sever drought
Who has oversight for the wine industry in Australia?
Wine Australia (previously Australia wine and Brandy Corporation)
What does the label integrity program in Australia require?
Any wine labeled by variety, vintage, or region must contain a minimum
85% of the stated grape variety
85% of the stated vintage
85% of the stated region
In the case of a stated blend grapes must be listed in order of proportion in the blend
All components making up a minimum 85% of the blend must appear on the label
No listed grape may be in lower proportion than an unnamed variety
In what year did the EU and Australia sign an agreement barring Australian producers from using European GIs?
When did it go into effect?
2008
2011
In what vintage must the term “Tokay” be phased out for Rutherglen producers?
2020
