Western Australia Flashcards
Western Australia wine general
1
Q
Explain where the Wine growing area of Western Australia is found.
A
- SW tip of Australia.
- 2% of Australia’s wine
- 20% of Australia’s quality wines.
- Light, subtle, fine and elegant.
- generous ripe fruit.
2
Q
List Western Australia’s wine regions.
A
- Swan District
- Peel
- Perth Hills
- Margaret river
- Great Southern
- Geographe
- Pemberton
- Manjimup
- Blackwood Valley
3
Q
Two most important wine regions in Western Australia.
A
- Margaret river.
- Great Southern
4
Q
Tell me about Margaret River.
A
- Geographically Isolated
- 3 hour drive South East of Perth.
- Dry warm summers cooled by “Freemantle Doctor”
- Moderate wet winter with good rains.
- Windy Springs inhibit flowering.
- Similar climate to Bordeaux.
- Soils are loam, granite & gneis with poor water retention.
- Low risk for frost.
5
Q
Name 2 producers in Margaret River.
A
- Suckfizzle
- Cape Mentelle
- Leeuwin
6
Q
What grapes are significant in Margaret River?
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- White wines: Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc blends. and Chardonnay.
- Red Wines: Cabernet Sauvigon, Shiraz, Merlot, Zinfandel and Rhone varieties.
7
Q
Tell me about Great Southern
A
- Largest wine region in Australia
- 100 x 200km
- Along Southern Ocean Coast
8
Q
Say something about the climate and soil of Great Southern
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- Huge area = big differences in terroir.
- Coolles Western Australia wine regoin.
- Mediteranean climate.
- Less rain than Margaret River.
9
Q
What are the grapes of Great Southern?
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- Riesling
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Pinot noir
- Shiraz
- Malbec
10
Q
Western Australia Capital
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- Perth
- Australias largest state.
