Victoria Flashcards
The ____ most producing state by volume
3rd
Rutherglen style
Massively rich, full-bodied, dry Shiraz, some other table wines, Brown Muscat. Best for fortified wines
Rutherglen climate
Hot continental
Brown Muscat
Late harvest, botrytis undesirable and uncommon. Brix levels may exceed 36°
Durif
Petit Sirah. Black grape variety, prob a cross of Peloursin/Syrah. Riverina
Port Phillip Zone important GIs
Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong
Yarra Valley climate
Cool maritime
Yarra Valley Chard style
One of AUS top examples of Chard, stony and mineral, malo rare, barrel fermentation, restrained oak, leery
Yarra Valley PN style
Despite ripe red fruit, leaner and lower abv
Yarra Valley secondary varieties
Shiraz, CS, Merlot. Lighter and more elegant styles
Mornington Peninsula climate
Maritime influence, cool, considerable variation
Mornington Peninsula grapes
Pn (85%), Chard, PG
Year Geelong phylloxera free
2012
Geelong climate
Driest in Port Phillip zone. Spring frost and wind damage a challenge
Geelong grapes
PN