Australia Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the AWBC?
The Australia Wine and Brandy Corporation.
Who produces Grange?
Australia; Penfolds
Which Australian GI is highly regarded for producing Riesling?
Clare Valley
What varietal is “Grange” produced from?
Shiraz
What is the dominant varietal of the Barossa Valley?
Shiraz
What type of soil is Coonawara famous for?
Terra Rossa
What Australian state is the Yarra Valley located in?
Victoria
In Australia, what is the minimum percentage of varietal/vintage for it to be on the label?
85%
Is the chapitalisation of grape juice permitted in Australia?
No
In which Australian state is Coonawarra located?
South Australia
The Yarra Valley is located in what Australian wine region?
Victoria
What three rivers dominate the Australian winemaking landscape?
Darling, Murray, Murrumbidgee
What is the name of the screw-cap closure Australians are famous for?
The Stelvin Closure
Australia is the _______ largest wine exporter in the world.
Fourth - after Italy, France and Spain
What does the term “Flying Winemakers” refer to?
Made famous by Australian winemakers, these are winemakers that travel to other winemakers around the world to share their more modern techniques of wine making - especially as it related to soil mapping and canopy management.
What is the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation now called?
Wine Australia
Australia’s appellations are purely ____________ in scope.
Geographic - not adhering to a particular
What is Australia’s smallest and coolest state?
Victoria
How are Australian wine regions organized (largest to smallest)?
State, zone, region, sub-region
What Australian state is the Barossa Valley located?
South Australia
What Australian state is the Margaret River GI located?
Western Australia
What Australian state is the Hunter Valley GI located?
New South Wales
What Australian state is the Yarra Valley GI located?
Victoria
What is the Australian name for the Syrah varietal?
Shiraz
