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33 Cards in this Set
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How did vines arrive in Australia?
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British settlers (colonizadores) brought them in the 19th century
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Who was key in bringing vine cuttings to Australia starting wine production?
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James Busby (Scotland)
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Australia has a long history of what kind of wine?
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Fortified
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The Australian wine industry is dominated by large/small companies?
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Large
(94% of all production is by 5 companies) |
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In Australia Wine Laws, how is know a wine-growing area? |
Geographic Indication (Zone, Regional and Sub-Regional). |
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Are the Australia wine law restricite? |
The system is not particularly restrictive about viticultural choices, vineyard yields, or vinification techniques, preferring freedom to experiment. |
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Australia location?
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Southern hemisphere
Island in the pacific ocean |
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Australia climate
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Mainly mild mediterranean
Arid in many parts (needs irrigation) Ocidental influences where altitude is added Climate produces fruit with high sugar and low acidity. |
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How is climate in Hunter Valley (AUS)? |
Sub-tropical Warmer More Humid Limited sun exposure (somes vintages) |
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Australia soil?
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Sand
Clay loam (Rocha argilosa, contendo grande proporção de calcário) Terra rossa (coonawara) Limestone (subsoil - calcário) |
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Australia Viticulture
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Irrigation common
Adopted canopy management (often machine automated) Many vines ungrafted (sem enxerto, sem filoxera) |
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How is the canopy management in Australia? |
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Australia blending practices?
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Long history of blending between regions
grapes transported long distances (heavy doses of sulfur to combat oxidation) |
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Australia vinification practices
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Leaders in technology
Acidification widely practiced (because climate) Oak and Oak alternatives (chips) used |
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Australia grape varietals
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Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon Grenache Chardonnay Riesling Semillon |
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How is the most familiar Shiraz in Australia? (South) |
robustly fruity, generously alcoholic matured in American oak barrels plum and black cherry fruit flavors with occasional coconut, mint, and eucalyptus aromas. |
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Shiraz wine styles |
- Fortified - GSM Blend - Bordeaux Blend - Syrah + Viogner - Shiraz+ CS |
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How is the Chardonnay from AUS? |
finest Australian expressions substantial in body, loaded with tropical fruit flavors, and accented with flavors provided by high-quality oak treatments— vanilla, butterscotch, and caramel. |
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Where is the best Semillion from Australia? |
Hunter Valley |
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What are the majors regions from Australia? |
- South Australia - New South Wales - Western Australia - Victoria |
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Describe wines from the Barossa Valley in Australia
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Well regarded premium Shiraz
Old and important region for high quality varietal wines Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Semillon, and Riesling |
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Describe the wines from McLaren Vale, Australia
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Quality region linked with Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon
Some ocean influence (South Australia) |
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Describe wines from the Clare Valley, Australia
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One of Australia‘s coolest regions Mild Continental climate Warm days and cool nights (good for acidity) Very good Shiraz (South Australia) |
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Describe the wines from the Eden Valley, Australia
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Well regarded whites
Chardonnay and Riesling Very good Shiraz (South Australia) |
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Describe the wines from Coonawarra, Australia
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Cooler region known for Cabernet Sauvignon
"Bordeaux" of Australia |
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How is the CS from Coonawarra (AUS)? |
Ripe blackcurrant fruit flavors supported by eucalyptus aromas, moderate tannins, moderate acidity, and full body. |
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Describe the wines from Riverland, Australia
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Bulk wine producing region
Heavily irrigated Cheap. High yield. Huge! (South Australia) |
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Describe the wines from Yarra Valley, Australia
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Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Cooler climate with long growing season (Victoria) |
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Describe the wines from Rutherglen, Australia
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Top quality fortified wines from Muscat
(Best value fortified wine in the world) (Victoria) |
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Describe the wines from the Upper Hunter Valley, Australia
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Quality Semillon and Chardonnay
Mudgee: rich reds (NSW) |
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Describe the wines from Riverina, Australia
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Bulk wine producing area
(NSW) |
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Describe the wines from margaret River, Australia
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Mild Maritime climate Soils of gravel and sandy loam Well regarded Focus on high quality (3% of all production) (Western Australia) |
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Australia food main ingredients
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Lamb & Beef
Fresh fish: swordfish, tuna, shark Shellfish: prawns, crab and lobster Fruits: mango, passionfruit, pineapple and banana |
