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- 1. 1 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD COUNTRIES: Australia and New Zealand
- 2. 2 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand Contents Australia Introduction South Australia New South Wales Victoria Tasmania Western Australia New Zealand Introduction North Island South Island
- 3. 3 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand Australia - Introduction South Australia accounts for over 遜 of all production Long winemaking history : Early 1800`s A massive country with wide diversity of terroir Huge range of varietals and wine styles Great value at all prices points Australia`s top wines amongst world`s best Only 4% of world wine trade
- 4. 4 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand Australia - Wine styles It is impossible to define a single Australian style Styles vary from ripe/bold/fruity to fine/elegant/well structured Australian styles have `won the palates` of consumers world-wide Wines of character with great varietal expression Very drinkable and balanced
- 5. 5 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand Australia - Wine styles A massive country with huge diversity of terroirs
- 6. 6 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand Australia - Grapes Australia`s best and most widely produced grape is Shiraz. Tendency to produce wine with Rhone grape varieties Popular red wine varietals include: Shiraz (Syrah) Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Pinot Noir Grenache Mourvedre
- 7. 7 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand Australia - Grapes Popular white wine varietals include: Chardonnay Semillon Riesling
- 8. 8 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand Australia - Wine Growing regions QueenslandQueensland New South WalesNew South Wales VictoriaVictoria TasmaniaTasmania South AustraliaSouth Australia WesternWestern AustraliaAustralia Wine regions at a glance:
- 9. 9 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand Australia - South Australia Barossa Valley World famous for powerful, concentrated Shiraz Eden Valley / Adelaide Hills Cool climate crisp Rieslings and delicate Pinot Noir McLaren Vale Known for the softness of its wines Coonawarra Terra Rossa terroir known for Cabernet Sauvignon
- 10. 10 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand Australia - New South Wales The main area is Hunter Valley - 160 km north of Sydney The Lower Hunter Valley, phylloxera and rain at vintage are two major hazards Dominant grapes are Semillon for whites and Shiraz for reds In the Upper Hunter Valley, Chardonnay is successful, the climate is drier and drip-irrigation is needed.
- 11. 11 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand Australia - Victoria Cool south east corner of Australia Winemaking dates back to 1830`s Diversity of cool climate terroir Slow ripening with ideal fruit flavour development Wines with elegance and finesse
- 12. 12 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand Australia - Tasmania One of the earliest successful winemaking areas in Australia (1821). Award winning in France in 1850s. Nowadays, only a tiny fraction of Australian production. Cool climate, well suited to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling. Increasing contracted volume to supply PN and Chardonnay for mainland sparkling wine makers.
- 13. 13 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand Australia Western Australia Swan Valley Alluvial soil, warm Mediterranean climate. High alcohol content wines. Margaret River Cool climate. Concentrated flavours. Known for elegant, redcurrant Cabernet Sauvignons often blended with Merlot
- 14. 14 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand Western Australia - Margaret River Coastal wine growing region in the lower south west of western Australia. Maritime climate where cooling sea breezes allow the long, slow ripening period , essential for the production of the premium wine. Soils are decomposed granite over clay, which produce naturally concentrated and intense fruit flavours in the grapes. Margaret River grows 2% of Australia`s wine but account for 20% of Australia`s premium wine.
- 15. 15 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand New Zealand - Introduction Internationally renowned for individualistic Sauvignon Blanc Diverse styles. Grapes are grown in a vast range of climates and soil types, producing a diverse array of styles Increasing emphasis on Syrah and Pinot Noir production Temperate maritime climate Food friendly wines
- 16. 16 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand New Zealand - Grapes New Zealand`s best and most widely produced grape is Sauvignon Blanc. Most of the wines made in New Zealand are primarily made from: Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc
- 17. 17 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand New Zealand - Wine Regions Major regions are: Hawkes BayHawkes Bay Nelson /Nelson / MarlboroughMarlborough OtagoOtago OtherOther MartinboroughMartinborough
- 18. 18 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand New Zealand - North Island Most vineyards on same latitude as Victoria (36属S) Hawkes Bay important for Cabernet Merlot styles Martinborough for quality Pinot Noir
- 19. 19 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand New Zealand - South Island Marlborough undisputedly the top area for Sauvignon Blanc Otago: rising star for ultra cool climate exceptional Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir
- 20. 20 CHAPTER 6 NEW WORLD: Australia & New Zealand Marlborough has a reputation as a producer of some of the world`s finest super premium wines with exceptional regional characteristics. Marlborough is New Zealand`s largest and fastest growing wine region. Free-draining soils, and abundant sunshine provide ideal growing conditions. Cool clear rights and a long growing season intensify the vibrant fruit flavours South Island - Marlborough