Western Australia

Question 1

Zones of Western Australia

Answer 1

• SW Australia Zone
• Greater Perth Zone

Question 2

First vines planted in WA- where, when and by who?

Answer 2

Swan Valley
1829
Thomas Waters

Question 3

WA 2 oldest wineries

Answer 3

Houghton- 1836
Sandalford- 1840
Both in Swan Valley GI

Question 4

Who are the “First 5” of Margaret River?

Answer 4

Leeuwin Estate
Cullen
Cape Mentelle
Vasse Felix
Moss Wood

Question 5

Bodies of water affecting Margaret River GI

Answer 5

• Southern Ocean (south)
• Indian Ocean (west)
• Geographe Bay (north)

Question 6

Which producer planted the first vines in Margaret River GI?

Answer 6

Vasse Felix - 1967

Question 7

Margaret River GI

Answer 7

• Mediterranean climate
• Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge (made of gneiss and granite) runs north to south for the length of the peninsula. GIves shelter to vineyards and moderates coastal breezes.
• Cabernet, Shiraz, Merlot, SB, Semillon, Chard
• Main sub region and most heavily planted is Wilyabrup, home to 3 of the “First 5” producers
• Cabernet from Wilyabrup grown on red, gravelly loam soil
• Leeuwin Estate/Cape Mentelle located in Wallcliffe, a cooler subzone following Margaret Rvr
• “Golden Triangle” in Walcliffe: Leeuwin Estate, Cape Mentelle, Voyager Estate
• Walcliffe is the top region for Aussie Chardonnay with Gingin clone planted widely. Named after the town north of Perth.
• SBS- Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon,
  SSB- Semillo/Sauvignon Blanc. Unoaked or oaked. Oaked versions introduced by winemaker Stuart Pym

Question 8

Blackwood Valley GI

Answer 8

• Mediterranean climate with various altitudes
• One of youngest regions in WA
• Cab, Shiraz, Merlot, SB, Semillon, Chard

Question 9

Geographe GI

Answer 9

• Named after Geographe Bay
• Maritime climate
• Located between Peel & Margaret River
• Coastal sand with limestone closer to Indian Ocean
• Cab often blended with Merlot. Shiraz, SB, Chard, Semillon

Question 10

Sub regions of Great Southern GI

Answer 10

• Denmark GI
• Frankland River GI
• Mount Barker GI
• Albany GI
• Porongurup GI

Question 11

Denmark GI

Answer 11

• Moderate maritime climate
• All varietals
• Coastal on Southern Ocean

Question 12

Albany GI

Answer 12

• Medium maritime climate
• Cool afternoon breeze known as “Albany Doctor”
• Shiraz, PN

Question 13

Frankland River GI

Answer 13

• Located inland and north from the coast
• Riesling is the main grape amongst other varietals

Question 14

Mount Barker GI

Answer 14

• Riesling, Cab, Shiraz and all the others
• Forest Hill Vineyard

Question 15

Porongarup GI

Answer 15

• Very small GI. Moderate climate.
• Riesling, Chard, PN

Question 16

Manjimup GI

Answer 16

• Moderate mediterranean climate impacted by the Indian and Southern Oceans
• Verdelho, Merlot, Cab, Chard

Question 17

Pemberton GI

Answer 17

• Cool maritime climate
• SB, Chard, PN, Cab, Merlot

Question 18

GI’s of Greater Perth Zone

Answer 18

• Peel GI
• Perth Hills GI
• Swan District GI- Sub region: Swan Valley GI

Question 19

Peel GI

Answer 19

• Mediterranean climate
• Shiraz (main red) Cab, Grenache, Chard (Most planted), Chenin, Semillon
• Chenin was first planted
• Peel Estate

Question 20

Perth Hills GI

Answer 20

• Inland, east of Perth
• Darling Scarp range
• Continental on east side of range. Maritime on west side of range
• Chenin, Verdelho, Chard, Semillon, Shiraz

Question 21

Swan District GI
Swan Valley GI

Answer 21

Swan District GI
* WA oldest wine producing region. Est.1830
* Afternoon breeze called “Freemantle Doctor”
* Fortified wines- Port, Muscat, Pedro Ximenez
* Soil: Alluvial
* Swan River

Swan Valley GI-
* Southeast corner of Swan District GI
* Hot mediterranean climate
* Houghton largest producer used to produce “Houghton White Burgundy” which was Chenin Blanc based. Now called “White Classic”

Question 22

What is the Gladstone Line?

Answer 22

The line that demarcates the eastern border of Margaret River GI, based on the suitablilty of viticulture.