Other New World

Two most significant grapes, red, and white from Australia

Shiraz and Chardonnay

Others: reds: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir; whites: Semillion and Riesling

Southern most growing area of the world

Central Otago NZ

Name seven key varietals of Australian red wine

Reds: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir

Whites: Chardonnay, semillion, riesling

Unique soil type in Australia

Terra Rosa,” Red earth” Found in Coonawarra known for Shiraz and Cabernet

Describe the grape variety, labeling requirements unique to Australia

• If wines are labeled by grape variety, at least 85% of the wine must be made from that grape

• If a wine comprises more than one variety and no single variety makes up 85%, then all varieties must be labeled in order of importance (by percentage used)

• For example, the label on a blend of Shiraz-Viognier might state Shiraz 95% and Viognier 5%

• If place name is indicated on the label, then 85% of the grapes must have come from that region

• 95% percent of the grapes in vintage wines must be from the year listed on the label

4 significant Australia appellations

Barrosa Valley - Shiraz

Coonawarra - Terra Rosa soils, Shiraz

Margaret River - Chardonnay (also Cabernet, semillon Sauvignon B)

Tasmania- Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sparkling wine

Predominant varietals of Hawke’s Bay

In north island NZ - Bordeaux Blends and Syrah

Name for unique soil type in Hawke’s Bay

Gimblett Gravels. Rocky/stony soil. Bordeaux of NZ

Main varietal Gisbourne

Chardonnay capital of NZ. North island

Martinborough and Marlborough

North and South Island of NZ - Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir

Central Otago

Southernmost wine region in World. NZ Pinot Noir

New Zealand Climate

Maritime. Wide diurnal range

Unique viticulture of NZ

Open trellis system to expose to sun

Argentina’s significant varietals

Malbec and Torrontes

3 significant Argentina regions

North - Salta (Torrontes) hot but high elevation

Cuyo - Central, Mendoza (Uco Valley, San Juan and Rioja)

Patagonia - south

Effects of elevation

• Vineyards planted at higher elevations (in some cases, above 4,000 feet)

• Slower ripening

• Berries are smaller

• Thicker Skins

• Darker color

• Less juice-to-skin ratio

Important Chile Varietals

Carmenere and Sauvignon Blanc

Chile climate

Mediterranean. The California of the south. Moderated by the cooling Pacific Ocean and moisturizing Andes mountains

Humboldt current

The current from Antarctica of the Western coast of South America, producing clouds and fog, but little to no precipitation

significant Chilean locations

North areas (coastal)

Casablanca Valley - cooler, Sauvignon Blanc

Aconcagua Valley- warmer, Cab S and Syrah

Central Valley:

Maipo Valley-red grapes, dominate

Repel

Cachapoal - carmenere,Syrah and Cab S

Colchagua - Humboldt current

Significant South African varietals

Chenin Blanc and Pinotage and international reds - Can Sauv(leading varietal) Merlot, Syrah/Shiraz.

Whites - Sauv Blanc and Viognier

Pinotage is a cross of what grapes

Cross in lab between Pinot Noir and Cinsault

Chenin Blanc known as —- in S. Africa

Steen

South Africa climate

Mediterranean

2 most important growing areas S Africa

Coastal Region (Cape) and Cape Sputh Coast

South African sparkling wine and varietals used

Cap Classique. Methode champenois

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Minimum 12 months aging on the lees ppl