State the significance of the grape order listed on Australian bottles.
They are listed from highest percent to lowest by law.
Name Australia's legal term for a wine region.
G.I. or Geographical Indication
Who governs the laws about Australian wines?
The Label Integrity Program, similar to the United States AVA: Origin on label must be 85%
If a varietal is stated on an Australian wine, what must be the minimum % of that varietal?
85%
If an origin is stated on an Australian wine, what must be the minimum % grapes from the stated origin
85%
If a vintage is stated on an Australian wine, what must be the minimum % from that stated year?
85%
What are the 12 main grapes of Australia?
Riesling
Semillon
Chard
Sauv Blanc
Marsanne
Viognier
Shiraz:
Grenache
Cab Sauv
Cab Franc
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Name 3 Australian States
New South Wales
Victoria
Tasmania
South Australia
Western Australia
Queensland
Name the 4 Australian Wine Zones
Western Australia
South Australia
Victoria
New South Wales
Name the Australian Super-Zone.
South-Eastern Australia which includes:
Victoria
New South Wales
Part of Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
What is the largest wine producing state in Australia?
South Australia
Which two GIs produce Rhine Riesling at its best?
Clare Valley and Eden Valley
In which subdistrict is Hensche Hill producing wine?
High Eden of Eden Valley in South Australia
Which zone is Clare Valley and Adelaide Hills located?
Mount Lofty Ranges Zone
The high altitude of Clare Valley and Adelaide Hills helps in making these regions excellent area for what (4)?
Top quality Rieslings, Chardonnay, Cabernet, and Shiraz
What is the icon wine of South Australia?
Penfolds Grange
Name the two GIs where Pensfold Grange get their grapes, and what is the style of their wine?
Barossa and Adelaide
High 80s to 100% shiraz with Cabernet Sauvignon making up the rest
Name 4 regions within South Australia (15)
South Australia is the largest producing area and has the most popular regions
Barossa Valley
Coonawarra
Eden Valley – Reisling
Mclaren Vale
Adelaide Hills
Clare Valley – Reisling
Southern Flanders Ranges
Currency Creek
Southern Fleurieu
Mount Benson
Padthaway
Riverland
Adelaide Plains
Langhorne Creek
Wrattonbully
Name the 8 subappellations in South Australia.
Adelaide
Barossa
Far North
Fleurieu
Lower Murray
Limestone Coast
Mount Lofty Ranges
The Peninsulars
What are some of the regions of Northern South Wales (7)?
Hasting River
Hunter
Mudgee
Orange
Cowra
Hilltops
Canberra District
Name 4 regions in Victoria (19)
Yarra Valley
Geelong
Sunbury
Pyrenees
Glenrowan
Bendigo
Goulburn Valley
Heathcote
Straithbogie Ranges
Upper Goulburn
Alpin Valleys
Beechworth
Rutherglen Grampians
Macedon Ranges
Mornington Peninsula
Henty
Shared w/New South Wales
Murray Darling
Swan Hill
Name the 2 regions in Queensland
Granite Belt
South Burnett
Name 2 regions in Western Australia (6)
Margaret River
Perth Hills
Great Southern Swan District
Geographe
Blackwood Valley
Peel
Regions in New South Wales (15)
Mudgee
Orange
Hunter Valley
Southern Highlands
Perrcoota
Riverina
Cowra
Hastings River
Shoalhaven Coast
Canberra District
Gundagai
Haltops
Tumbarumba
Shared w/New South Wales
Murray Darling
Swan Hill
Where is Riverina located and name 2 kind of wines that is known for making
Riverina is located in the lower part of New South Wales
Bulk wine; The outstanding De Bertoli Noble, a dessert wine
Where is Tumbarumba located and what kind of wine is known for making?
Tumbarumba is located in the lower part of New South Wales and is producing some of the best sparkling wine
What is the center of New South Wale's quality wine production?
Hunter Valley
What style of wine is predominant in the northern part of New South Wales?
Dry white wine
The lower part of the Hunter Valley has a reputation for making what kind of wine? (2)
Excellent Semillon that can age for 10 years
Shiraz that can age for up to 20 years
Barossa Valley produces some of Australia's best __ (3)
Shiraz
Cabernet
Riesling
What is the leading Cabernet Sauvignon region in Australia?
Coonawarra
What is terra rossa and where is it found?
Terra Rossa “Red Earth” is a type of soil and is found in Coonawarra
What kind of wine is Victoria known for producing?
Sweet Muscat dessert wines
What are some of the top GIs in Victoria (6)?
Geelong
Yarra Valley, high-quality chardonnay, pinot noir and sparkling wine.
Mornington Peninsula
Goulburn Valley
Grampian
King Valley
Which GI has established itself as the top Pinot Noir area in Australia?
Yarra Valley - Victoria
What are two most important GIs for Muscat and Tokay fortified wines?
Rutherglen, Victoria
Glenrowan, Victoria
In Australia, Tokay is a synonym for which varietal?
Muscadelle
What are the aging requirements for Rutherglen Muscat and Tokay wines?
Rutherglen Muscat - 2-5 years
Rutherglen Classic Muscat -5-10 years
Rutherglen Grand 10-15 years
Rutherglen Rare -20 years+
Name 3 important regions in Tasmania
Pipers River
Tamar Valley
Cole River
What 3 types of wine does Tasmania concentrate on?
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Sparkling wines
Name 6 important regions of Western Australia
Great Southern region
Margaret River
Pemberton
Perth Hills
Geographe
Swan Valley
What is the best GI in Western Australia and name the 3 varietals that it specializes in.
Margaret River
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Semillon
Name the 3 varietals in which Pemberton specializes.
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Name 2 GIs of Queensland and which one produces higher quality wine
South Burnett
Granite Belt - produces higher quality wines
Why was the Southeastern Australia region created?
Created to allow blending across states without breaking the label integrity scheme.