NSW Flashcards
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NSW Location
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-eastern Australia near Sydney
2
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NSW Climate
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-cooler/wetter near coast / dry and arid inland
3
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NSW Topography
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-Great Dividing Range runs north/south separating wet coastal from dry interior
4
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Major GIs of NSW
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- Hunter Valley [lower half of Hunter Zone]
- Riverina [a.k.a Mumbleridge irrigation area]
- Canberra
- Tumbarumba
5
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NSW Producers
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- Casella (yellow tail) (Riverina mainly)
- Tyrells “vat 1” semillon (Hunter Valley)
- Clonakilla’s Canberra District Shiraz [co fermented w viognier]
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Hunter Valley Climate
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- hot, humid climate (subtropical)
- among warmest of Oz
- moderated by wind and cooling effect of sea
7
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Hunter Valley Topography
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-gentle, flat, fertile river valley
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Hunter Valley Grapes
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White (60% of production)
- Semillon
- Verdelho
Red
- Shiraz
- Cabernet Sauvignon
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Riverina Climate
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-hot and very humid
10
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Riverina Grapes
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White
- Semillon
- Chardonnay
Red
- Shiraz
- Merlot
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Riverina Viticulture
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- Riverina represents 50% of Oz wine production
- irrigation required
12
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Canberra Grapes/Climate
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- continental climate
- Shiraz
- Clonakilla’s Canberra District Shiraz [co fermented w viognier]
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Tumbarumba Climate/Grapes
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- cool-alpine climate
- sparklers and still wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
