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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Warm |
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Elevation |
Vineyards are generally at altitude for cooling |
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Notes |
Has a long history of wine making in Australia |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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Red |
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape |
Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed. |
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Red |
Syrah / Shiraz Grape |
South Eastern Australia notes: Widely planted here.
Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins. |
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White |
Chardonnay Grape |
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White |
Semillon Grape |
Grape notes: Think skin makes it susceptible to Noble Rot. Commonly blended with Sauvignon Blanc to add body |
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White |
Verdelho Grape |
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Wines(s) |
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