general Flashcards
What is the AWRI?
Australian Wine Research Institute
what is the CSIRO?
Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organization
is chaptalization permitted in Australia?
no
what two areas are responsible for about 40% of Australia’s wine volume
Riverina (NSW)
Riverland (SA)
What was the first vintage of Grange produced?
1951
first commercial release of Grange?
1952
“Banned” vintages of Grange?
1957-1959
who makes “Octavius” and what is it?
Yalumba
Shiraz
who makes “Astralis”?
Clarendon Hills
what were the recent drought vintages in Australia?
2003
2006-2009
what is the AWBC and what does it do?
Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation
Established in 1981, it regulates the wine industry including label language, defining GIs, moderating exports and promoting domestically and internationally.
as of late 2010, it’s called Wine Australia
what does LIP stand for and when was it introduced?
Label Integrity Program, beginning with the1990 vintage
what does the LIP require?
- wines labeled with grape, region and vintage must be 85%, respectively.
- unlisted varieties must not outweigh listed ones.
- only varieties comprising minimum of 85% of the wine need be listed, as opposed to prior to 2010 when all varieties had to be listed in descending order.
what are the classifications of Rutherglen Muscat?
Muscat
Classic Muscat
Grand Muscat
Rare Muscat
average age and RS range of Rutherglen Muscat?
5 years, 180-240g/l
