Intro Questions 2014 Flashcards
What is the most planted red grape in Australia
Shiraz
What is the minimal percentages for Vintage/ Variety and GI in Australia?
85% across the board
What are the super zones of Australia?
Southeastern Australia
Adelaide
Which regions fully and partially encompass the Southeast Australia Region?
Fully Encompassed:
New South Wales
Victoria
Tasmania
Partially Encompassed:
Queensland
South Australia
What is Australia’s largest region?
South Australia
Which regions encompass the Adelaide super zone?
Mont Lofty Ranges
Fleurieu
Barossa
What is the governing body that sets up GI’s, minimal percentages and laws for Australia’s wine regions?
Wine Australia
What was Wine Australia formerly known as?
Australia Wine and Brandy Corporation
AWBC
What is the Label Integrity Program?
Created by the AWBC in 1990, it states that a grape and GI that represents must contain 85% of that grape from the specific GI
What is the minimal age for Barossa Old Vine?
Min 35 years
What is the minimal age for Barossa Survivor?
Min 70 years
What is the minimal age for Barossa Centenarian?
Min 100 years
What is the minimal age for Barossa Ancestor?
Min 125 years
Where is Hunter Valley Located?
New South Wales
What are the major Australia wine regions?
(Going Clockwise starting at 4 o'clock) New South Wales Victoria South Australia Western Australia Northern Territory Queensland