New South Wales Flashcards
Where would you find the Snowy Mountains?
In New South Wales, in the regions of Gundagai, Hilltops, Tumbarumba and Canberra District.
What is the climate of Hilltops GI?
This is a cool climate due to the elevation which almost all of the region is above 450 meters. Chardonnay, Semillon, Cab and Shiraz are the main grapes. Soils are basalt and granite. There are lots of slopes here.
Which is one of the coolest and most elevated regions in Australia?
Tumbarumba GI which is in the Central Ranges region of New South Wales. My. Kosciuszko is here which is the highest peak in Australia. Elevation is 1,000-2,600 meters. High diurnal variation with a continental climate.
Where would you find the Lachlan River and the Lachlan Valley?
Cowra in the Central Dividing Range in NSW.
Climate of Cowra GI?
In the Central Dividing Range. It is a warm, dry climate with high diurnal variation. Cabernet and Shiraz are the mains.
Where would you find the producer Clonakilla?
In the Canberra District.
Location for Brokenwood?
Hunter Valley
Where is Mount Canabolas?
This is in Orange in NSW
What are the soils of Orange?
Soils are basaltic, whiter limestone.
Describe the Orange GI?
In the Central Ranges- hills and valleys of the Great Dividing Range. This has a cooler climate than Mudgee or Cowra and more reliable rainfall. The best vineyards are on the lower slopes of Mount Canabolas. Red grapes are 66%, Cab, Shiraz, and Merlot.
Where is Swan Hill GI?
This is in the Big Rivers Zone of NSW. There is calcareous earth here and Chardonnay is the top grape. The Murray River is an influence.
Describe the climate of Mudgee GI?
This is directly west of Hunter Valley. The climate is hot continental. It is on the western continental side of the Great Dividing Range. There are big diurnal changes and harvest can be up to a month earlier here than in Hunter Valley. The soils are sandy loam over clay. Cab and Shiraz are the most planted.
Where is the Southern Highlands GI and describe it.
It is close to the coast in NSW. Red grapes are dominant here, Tempranillo is #1, Shiraz and Pinot. It has a high altitude of 915 meters. It is on the eastern edge of the great dividing range. It is drier and cooler than Shoalhaven Coast.
Where in Australia is Chambourcin grown and why?
In the Shoalhaven Coast GI which is the most southerly region in NSW. The climate here is moderated by the ocean. There is higher rainfall and humidity so fungal disease is an issue. Chambourcin can withstand this environment. Hastings River also has Chambourcin planted.
Where is Australia’s highest vineyard located?
In New England Australia at 1320 meters.
