New South Wales Flashcards
Climate of New South Wales
1) Mudgee, Cowra, Orange - Hotter
2) Riverina - Dried
3) Thumbarumba - Cooler
Soil In Hunter Valley
Red Brown volcanic, but well drained. Alluvial sand and silts of the flat valley floor
Soil of Hilltops
Deep, gravelly, red soil, mixed with basalt and sandy granite
Soil of Thumbarumba
Basalt and Granite
Appellations of New South Wales
1) Canberra District GI
2) Cowra GI
3) Gundagai GI
4) Hasting River GI
5) Hilltops GI
6) Lower Hunter Valley
7) Mudgee GI
8) Murray Darling
9) Orange GI
10) Riverina GI
11) Thumbarumba
12) Upper Hunter Valley
Geographical of Canberra District GI
Most vineyard face north east, sunshine hours are very high
Weather in Canberra District Gi
Summer are warm and dry
Excel varietals of Canberra Districts GI
Riesling, Pinot Noir & Shiraz
Geographical of Cowra GI
Small but growing viticulture area
Famous producer from Cowra GI
Petaluma Chardonnay
Altitude of Gundagai GI
Most vineyard located 500-1000 meter
Most distinctive wine in Gundagai GI
Semillon
Other varieties from Gundagai GI
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, shiraz
Climate of Hasting River GI
Maritime and subtropical with high humidity and rainfall
Dominant variety from Hasting River GI
Chambourcin (Hybric-French)
Weather Proof
Other varieties in Hasting River GI
Chardonnay & Semillon
Climate of Hilltops GI
Cool climate
Type of wine produced in Hilltops GI
Elegant style of Chardonnay, distinctive Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz
Other varieties inclusive of Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel
Weather of Lower Hunter Valley
Hot & Humid
Famous wine in Lower Hunter Valley
Hunter Semillon
Oldest district from the western side
Mudgee GI
Type of wine produced in Mudgee GI
Rich and succulent red wine, particular from Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon
Climate of Murray Darling
Hot & continental dry climate with little rain
Ideal wine for Murray Darling
Large scale “Bag in the box” wine
Famous wine from Murray Darling
Tall Poppy Petit Verdot
Varieties grown in Murray Darling
Every grape varieties in Australia. Most significant are Chardonnay & Cabernet Sauvignon, with Muscat Gordo Blanc and clones of Semillon and Colombard best suit to fortified wine
Latitude of Orange GI
600 TO 900 meter from sea level
Location of Orange GI
On an extinct volcano called “Mont Canobolas”
Wine produced from Riverina GI
Wine in bulk and some Australia best botrytized wines
Climate of Thumbarumba
Australia coolest region & has alpine climate
Famous wine produced in Thumbarumba
Premium quality sparkling wine
Still wine produced in Thumbarumba
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir
Growing area and soil in Thumbarumba
500 to 800 above sea level
Basalt & granite soils
Famous producer of Upper Hunter valley
Penfold and Rosemouth Estate
Climate of Upper Hunter Valley
Just as hot as Lower Hunter valley
Is irrigation needed in Upper Hunter Valley ?
Yes
