More Australia Flashcards
Which region was the site of the first vines in Australia?
1788 in New South Wales
Who makes Hill of Grace? In what region?
Henschke. Eden Valley
Who makes Run RIg? In what region?
Torbreck, Barossa Valley.
Is Chaptalization allowed in Australia?
NO! Chaptalization is not allowed.
Where would you find the Australian Pyrenees?
Western Victoria
Which state accounts for the majority of production in Australia?
South Australia
Name 2 regions known for sparkling wine in Australia.
Tasmania (Jansz), Yarra Valley in Victoria (Dom Chandon), & Tumbarumba (NSW)
Where and what producer have the oldest vine Marsanne in the world?
Tahbilk in the Ngambie Lakes of the Goulburn Valley
What are the 4 tiers of the Muscat of Rutherglen Network?
- Regular: 3-5yrs. 180-240g/L RS.
- Classic: 6-10yrs. 200-280g/L RS.
- Grand: 11-19yrs. 270-400g/L RS
- Rare: 20+yrs. 270-400g/L RS.
Name 2 regions known for Riesling.
Clare Valley, Eden Valley
What is Hunter Valley Riesling?
Semillon.
What is the oldest continually operating winery in Australia?
Wyndham Estate in Hunter Valley (1827)
Who is the “father of Australian wine?”
James Busby
What variety is used for the Muscat of Rutherglen?
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains (AKA Muscat de Frontignan), Muscat Rouge a Petits Grains, + Muscadelle
What style of wine is Topaque?
Tokay, sweet dessert wine, term adopted in 2009, made from Muscadelle
What style of wine is an Apera?
Sherry style, term adopted in 2009 to replace Sherry
Where would you find Pipers River?
Tasmania (unofficial still), along with Coal River, & Tamar Valley
Which two regions are shared between the states of New South Wales and Victoria?
Murray Darling and Swan Hill
What are 2 subregions of Adelaide Hills?
Lenswood & Picadilly
Name the Rutherglen Eight.
All Saints, Bullers, Campbells, Chambers, Morris, Pfeiffer, Rutherglen Estates, Stanton & Killeen
