Somm1 - Australia Flashcards
Besides Hunter Valley, what are the other notable GIs of New South Wales?
Mudgee
Orange
Hilltops
Tumbarumba
Besides Yarra Valley and Rutherglen, what are other notable GIs in Victoria?
Heathcote Bendigo Mornington Peninsula Geelong Murray Darling
Briefly explain Australian laws concerning geographical indications.
~Only addresses geographical areas (vs. typicity of style/quality distinctions.)
~Originated in 1994 with EU agreement.
~There is a current restructuring of wine appellations.
Coonawarra GI is known for what type of soil?
Terra Rosa Soil.
Define “Region” GI Category.
Region: A small area of production within a zone.
ex: Barossa Valley & Eden Valley aree regions within Barossa
Define “Sub-region” GIC.
Sub-Region: A small appellation within a region.
ex: High Eden is a sub-region within Eden Valley
Define the “Australia” GI Category.
Most general category.
100% of the grapes must originate in Australia.
Define the “South-Eastern Australia Super Zone” GI Category.
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)
Define the “State-of-Origin” GI Category.
Specifies State:
Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, New South Wales.
Define the “Zone” GI Category.
Zone: A large area of production within a state.
ex: Barossa is a zone within South Australia
New South Wales is characterized by what climate & soil?
Generally hot/humid. Wide cross-section. Alluvial, Red clay, Sand, Clay.
South Australia is characterized by what climate?
Warm Northern Inland
(altitude can moderate)
Cool Southern Climate
South Australia is characterized by what soils?
Limestone, Clay, Loams.
Victoria is characterized by what type of climate?
Hot Mediterranean Inland Areas
Cool Maritime Coastal Regions
Victoria is characterized by what type of soil?
Mixture:
Alluvial, Volcanic, Granite, Clay, Sand.
Victoria Wine Styles:
Wide Range: Sparkling, Still, Fortified
What are “Stickies?”
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)
What are the Geographic Indication Categories (GIC) of Australia?
Australia South-Eastern Australia Superzone State of Origin Zone Region Sub-region
What are the most significant grape varieties of South Australia?
Most important: Shiraz.
What are the notable GIs of Victoria?
Yarra Valley: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends.
Rutherglen: Stickies!
~Fortified Muscat & Muscadelle
~Some of the world’s greatest dessert wine.
What are the primary grape varieties of New South Wales?
White: Semillon, Chardonnay, Riesling
Red: Shiraz
(New S. Wales was established 1870s)
What are the primary grape varieties of Victoria?
White: Chardonnay, Riesling, Muscat
Red: Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Bordeaux varieties.
What are the primary red grape varieties of Australia?
Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Grenache Pinot Noir Merlot
What are the primary white grape varieties of Australia?
Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Riesling Semillon Muscat Chenin Blanc Verdelho Viognier
What are the Wine-producing states of Australia?
Western Australia, Northern Territory, South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria
What is Grange?
A wine from Penfold’s, Shiraz-based(CabSauv). Considered one of Australia’s “1st Growth” and most collectable wine.
What is the “Label Integrity Program?”
~85% for Vintage, Variety & Origin.
~Guarantees all claims made on the label.
~Introduced in 1990.
What is the most notable GI of New South Wales?
Hunter Valley:
Established 1960’s by Penfolds
Whites predominate
(Rosemount’s Roxburgh Estate)
