Terroir/Climate Flashcards
1
Q
True of false, Victoria is the largest and hottest state in the Australian mainland.
A
False; smallest and coolest
2
Q
What is the secret to Rutherglen’s “stickies”?
A
Marked differences btwn day - & night-time temperatures.
Long, dry autumns
3
Q
What type of soils are seen in the Mornington Peninsula?
A
Red volcanic soils
Yellow & brown duplex
Sandy clay loam
4
Q
What is the Southernmost wine region in Australia?
A
Tasmania
5
Q
What helps keep provide a natural limit on Tasmanian vineyards?
A
Coastal Winds
6
Q
What type of soil does Hunter Valley have?
A
a strip of weathered basalt;
limits vigor and concentrates the distinct mineral flavor in the grapes
