Western Australia Flashcards
Where would you find the Whicher Range?
Margaret River
What was the first commercial winery in Margaret River?
Vasse Felix in 1971
What are the unofficial subzones of Margaret River and how are they defined?
The 6 subzones are defined by the rivers and creeks drainage. North to south they are:
Yallingup
Willyabrup
Wallcliffe
Karridale
Carbunup- on Geographe Bay
Trenton- inland region with highest temps.
Vasse Felix, Cullen and Moss Wood are located in this subregion
Willyabrup
Where are Leeuwin Estate and Cape Mentelle located?
In Wallcliffe within Margaret River.
What are the two main rivers in the Margaret River region?
The Margaret River and the Blackwood River.
How does the climate differ from Coonawara to Margaret River?
Cabernet is now more highly regarded from Margaret River than Coonawara. It is a warmer climate and is less rainy in Margaret River.
What are the GIs of Great Southern GI?
Mount Barker Frankland River Porongurup Denmark Albany
What are the subregions within Geographe GI?
Blackwood Valley
Pemberton
Manjimup
Where is South Burnett GI and what is the climate?
This is one of two GIs in Queensland. It is the northernmost region in AU and therefor has a subtropical climate.
What is the most planted grape on Tasmania?
Pinot Noir is about 47% of plantings.
What are the subregions of Tasmania?
Northern Tasmania:
Pipers River
Tamar Valley
North West Coast
Southern Tasmania: Derwent Valley Huon Valley Coal River The East Coast
What is the latitude of Tasmania?
41-42 degrees South.
What are the subregions of Greater Perth?
Peel
Perth Hills
Swan District (Swan Valley)
Which grapes are planted in the Swan District?
This is a subregion of Greater Perth. 54% white grapes. Chenin, Verdelho, and Chardonnay. There are alluvial soils here. The Swan River and the Darling Range are both factors here.
What grapes are planted in Peel GI?
A subzone of Greater Perth. Unlike the Swan District and Perth Hills which are dominated by white grapes, Peel GI is on the Darling Plateau and is 60% red grapes (cab and shiraz). The elevation is 5-290 meters. The soils are granite, limestone and sands.
What are the soils of Geographe?
Sandy soils, heavier gneiss, and richer loam inland.
What are the geographic influences of Geographe?
The Darling and Whicher Ranges, Geographe Bay and the Indian Ocean.
What are the most planted grapes in Margaret River?
59% white grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay.
Soils type for Margaret River?
Gravel and sandy loam over granite and gneiss.
Where is the Blackwood Valley?
In Western Australia right below Margaret River GI.
What are the unofficial subregions of Margaret River?
Yallingup Carbunup Willyabrup Treeton Wallcliffe Karridale
Which is the largest GI region of Australia?
Great Southern GI
What are the subregions of Great Southern GI?
Frankland River Denmark Albany Mount Barker Porongurup
The subregion of Great Southern Denmark is known for which grapes?
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
What are the three subregions of Geographe GI?
Blackwood Valley
Pemberton
Manjimup
What is Durif also known as?
Petite Sirah
