Barossa Valley, South Australia Shiraz

by Malica, Vanessa, Dale, Karim

Learn about the wine and pick a menu item

• Genetically similar to Syrah but has characteristic differences.
• Similar to grapes grown in the northern Rhone Valley.
• Red wine usually paired with beef, venison and lamb dishes.
• Oak, pepper and spices can be tasted on the palette.
• Food pairing: 28 Day Dry Aged New York Steak and Rack of Lamb
  • Pairs well with the lamb reduction and Dijon mustard custard.
  • The pepperiness of the wine will accent the gamey taste of the lamb and also the caramelization of the shallots in the bordelaise sauce.

Factors that affect wine plus an interesting fact

1. Grape variety
   1. Shiraz aged in oak
2. Soil
   1. Limestone, Clay or sand (very interesting because sand is a draining soil whereas clay retains moisture)
3. Physical location
   1. Barossa Valley
   2. South Australia
4. Climate
   1. Mediterranean, hot and dry with some cooling conditions from the ocean breeze.
   2. Topography: Flat Lands, Some Hill Plantings
   3. Lots of sunshine warmest region in Australia
   4. Spring (Sept.- Nov.) 18 rain days
   5. Summer (Dec.- Feb.) 8 rain days
   6. Autumn (Mar.- May) 14 rain days
   7. Winter (Jun.- Aug.) 29 rain days
5. Interesting fact
   1. Vintage Festival held every harvest season to celebrate wine vintage. The festival is 9 days long and there a different events held each day. Tons of activities for the children.
   2. Because of the concerns with water supply in the late 20^th and early 21^st They began using reverse osmosis by adding water to the must.

Taste– Black currants, black cherries, plum, blueberry. Accents of pepper and spice.

Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Country: South Africa

Region: Stellenbosch

Climate: Stellenbosch is a hot and dry region that is also considered to have a maritime climate because of a body of water nearby called False Bay. This causes what is known to be diurnal temperature.

Soil: The soil used for this grape variety is granite and sandstone. Because of the high clay content, it allows the water to be retained.

Physical Location:The vineyard for the Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa is located on the hills of Stellenbosch and reaches the lower slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in the north.

We decided to pair our wine with the Grilled Branzino which has confit cherry tomatoes, roasted black olives, smoked eggplant, and salsa verde.

• South Australia – Clare Valley Riesling
• Food pairing: Miso Marinated Black Cod

1. Grape variety
   1. Riesling
2. Soil
   1. Slate mixed with clay
3. Physical location
   1. South Australia
4. Climate
   1. Maritime Temperatures
   2. Lots of wind
   3. Cold nights and hot summer days
5. Interesting fact
   1. Was the first region Australia to invent screw cap closure for Riesling bottles

Learn about the wine and pick a menu item

• Pungent crisp wine with crisp passionfruit and tropical fruit flavors
• Highly acidic wine
• Has a zing
• Food pairing: Grilled Branzino
  • Pairs well with tomato based dishes with a lot of acidity
  • The frsh crispness of the wine also goes well with the white fish

6factors that affect wine plus an interesting fact

1. Grape variety
   1. Sauvignon Blanc
2. Viticulture
3. Soil
   1. Glacial, free draining soil
4. Physical location
   1. Marlborough
   2. Top of the south island
   3. North east tip of the south island
5. Climate
   1. Maritime
   2. Lots of sunshine sunisest region in new zealand
   3. Warm and dry in the summer 68-78 during the day
   4. 2,400 hours of sunshine a year (6.5 hours a day)
   5. Winter has frost in the beginning 50-59 degrees
6. Vinifaction
7. Interesting fact
   1. Largest wine producing region in New Zealand
   2. First to see the sunrise in the world

Taste, smell

Taste- passionfruit and gooseberry with lemon grass

Robertson

Soil-lime stone, sandy, and low nutrition.

*rivers are very important

Temperature- High diurnal temperature, it doesn’t rain a lot but most likely rain during Jan(Mediterranean Climate).

Fun Fact*

The lime-soil drains the water.