M7 IQ1 : local case study: Draytons Winery

Question 1

What is viticulture

Answer 1

Viticulture is the science, production and study of grapes, for the use in the manufacturing of wine.

Question 2

Nature of viticulture

Answer 2

Dependant on:

• specific environmental requirements (terrior: soil, sunshine, rainfall, location)
• Highly capital intensive ($2-3 million to set up a winery)
• Highly Labour intensive

Question 3

what is Drayton’s Family Wines

Answer 3

An economic enterprise involved in the New World viticulture industry,

Question 4

where is Drayton’s Family Wines located (4)

Answer 4

555 Oakey Creek rd, Pokolbin, NSW
33°S 151°E
1 hour drive from Newcastle
2 hour drive from Sydney