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Somm1 - Australia Flashcards

1
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Besides Hunter Valley, what are the other notable GIs of New South Wales?

A

Mudgee
Orange
Hilltops
Tumbarumba

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Besides Yarra Valley and Rutherglen, what are other notable GIs in Victoria?

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Heathcote
Bendigo
Mornington Peninsula
Geelong
Murray Darling
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Briefly explain Australian laws concerning geographical indications.

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~Only addresses geographical areas (vs. typicity of style/quality distinctions.)
~Originated in 1994 with EU agreement.
~There is a current restructuring of wine appellations.

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Coonawarra GI is known for what type of soil?

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Terra Rosa Soil.

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5
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Define “Region” GI Category.

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Region: A small area of production within a zone.

ex: Barossa Valley & Eden Valley aree regions within Barossa

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Define “Sub-region” GIC.

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Sub-Region: A small appellation within a region.

ex: High Eden is a sub-region within Eden Valley

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Define the “Australia” GI Category.

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Most general category.

100% of the grapes must originate in Australia.

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Define the “South-Eastern Australia Super Zone” GI Category.

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An enormous appellation covering most producing areas.
Crucial to the AU industry’s philosophy of blending.
(South 1/2 Queensland, SE 1/2 South AU, 100% New South Wales)

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Define the “State-of-Origin” GI Category.

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Specifies State:

Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales.

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Define the “Zone” GI Category.

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Zone: A large area of production within a state.

ex: Barossa is a zone within South Australia

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New South Wales is characterized by what climate & soil?

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Generally hot/humid. Wide cross-section. Alluvial, Red clay, Sand, Clay.

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South Australia is characterized by what climate?

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Warm Northern Inland
(altitude can moderate)
Cool Southern Climate

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South Australia is characterized by what soils?

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Limestone, Clay, Loams.

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Victoria is characterized by what type of climate?

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Hot Mediterranean Inland Areas

Cool Maritime Coastal Regions

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Victoria is characterized by what type of soil?

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Mixture:

Alluvial, Volcanic, Granite, Clay, Sand.

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Victoria Wine Styles:

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Wide Range: Sparkling, Still, Fortified

17
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What are “Stickies?”

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Stickies: Unique AU dessert wine; Combines 3 techniques:
1. Late Harvest (like German Trocken)
2. Fortification (like Portuguese Port)
3. Solera (like Spanish Sherry)
(Best comes from Rutherglen, Victoria, South Australia)

18
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What are the Geographic Indication Categories (GIC) of Australia?

A 
Australia
South-Eastern Australia Superzone
State of Origin
Zone
Region
Sub-region
19
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What are the most significant grape varieties of South Australia?

A

Most important: Shiraz.

20
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What are the notable GIs of Victoria?

A

Yarra Valley: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends.

21
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Rutherglen: Stickies!

A

~Fortified Muscat & Muscadelle

~Some of the world’s greatest dessert wine.

22
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What are the primary grape varieties of New South Wales?

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White: Semillon, Chardonnay, Riesling

Red: Shiraz

(New S. Wales was established 1870s)

23
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What are the primary grape varieties of Victoria?

A

White: Chardonnay, Riesling, Muscat

Red: Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Bordeaux varieties.

24
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What are the primary red grape varieties of Australia?

A 
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache
Pinot Noir
Merlot
25
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What are the primary white grape varieties of Australia?

A 
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Semillon
Muscat
Chenin Blanc
Verdelho
Viognier
26
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What are the Wine-producing states of Australia?

A 
Western Australia,
Northern Territory,
South Australia,
Queensland,
New South Wales,
Tasmania,
Victoria
27
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What is Grange?

A

A wine from Penfold’s, Shiraz-based(CabSauv). Considered one of Australia’s “1st Growth” and most collectable wine.

28
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What is the “Label Integrity Program?”

A

~85% for Vintage, Variety & Origin.
~Guarantees all claims made on the label.
~Introduced in 1990.

29
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What is the most notable GI of New South Wales?

A

Hunter Valley:
Established 1960’s by Penfolds
Whites predominate
(Rosemount’s Roxburgh Estate)

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