There was a fantastic turnout of enthusiastic students for Aussie wine tasting last Friday.
Students worked in small tasting teams to review our selection of Aussie wines and then individually answered the activity sheet.
The selection of wines consisted of an Aussie Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Moscato, Rose, Pinot Grigio and Shiraz.
A few students had very discerning palates and correctly associated each wine with its flavours.
Australian Wine
The major grape varieties grown in Australia are shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, sémillon, riesling, viognier, pinot noir, grenache, sangiovese, mourvèdre and pinot grigio.
Australia’s vineyards and wine regions are in New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania and Queensland.
The most renowned wine regions include:
- Western Australia – Margaret River
- South Australia – Barossa, Coonawara, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley
- New South Wales – Hunter Valley
- Victoria – Yarra Valley, Rutherglen, Heathcode and Mornington Peninsula
- Tasmania
If you’re interested in learning more about the Australian wine industry start here. There is an abundance of helpful resources about Australian wine online.
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