AUSTRALIAS SPARKLING WINES Australias unique climate and landscape

AUSTRALIA’S SPARKLING WINES

Australia’s unique climate and landscape have fostered a fiercely independent wine scene, home to a vibrant community of growers, winemakers, viticulturists, and vignerons. With more than 100 grape varieties grown across 65 distinct wine regions, we have the freedom to make exceptional wine, and to do it our own way. We’re not beholden by tradition, but continue to push the boundaries in the pursuit of the most diverse, thrilling wines in the world. That’s just our way.

TODAY WE’LL COVER… - The history and rise of sparkling wine in Australia - How sparking wine is made - Sparkling wine styles - Australia’s sparkling wine regions - Drinking and enjoying sparkling wine - Australian sparkling wine by numbers

HISTORY AND RISE OF SPARKLING WINE IN AUSTRALIA 1893 Winemaker Edmund Mazure begins using Shiraz grapes to produce Australian sparkling reds in South Australia. 1881 1918 The Victorian Champagne Company produces its first Sparkling Burgundy. Hans Irvine retires; Seppelts takes over Great Western winery, with Colin Preece as winemaker.

1930 s & ’ 40 s Preece produces iconic sparkling reds that winemakers still try to emulate today. 1980 s Cool-climate, high-quality sparkling reds make a comeback, while Champagne and sparkling wine producer Moët & Chandon settles in the Yarra Valley to make Australian sparklings. 1950 s Sparkling wine gains momentum as a trendy, celebratory drink TODAY Australian sparklings are shining brighter than ever

HOW AUSTRALIAN SPARKLING WINE IS MADE Predominant sparkling wine grapes - Chardonnay - Pinot Noir - Pinot Meunier

METHODS FOR PRODUCING SPARKLING WINE - Traditional method (méthode traditionnelle) Transfer method Ancestral method (méthode ancestrale) Tank method Carbonation

TRADITIONAL METHOD (MÉTHODE TRADITIONNELLE) 1. CUVÉE 8. BOTTLING 2. TIRAGE 7. DOSAGE 3. SECOND FERMENTATION 6. DISGORGING 4. MATURATION ON LEES 5. RIDDLING

TRANSFER METHOD 1. CUVÉE 7. BOTTLING 2. TIRAGE 6. DOSAGE 3. SECOND FERMENTATION 4. MATURATION ON LEES 5. TANK TRANSFER AND FILTERING

ANCESTRAL METHOD (MÉTHODE ANCESTRALE) 1. FIRST FERMENTATION 6. CORKING 2. FILTERING AND CHILLING (wines stored in tanks for several months) 5. DISGORGING 3. BOTTLING AND BOTTLE FERMENTATION 4. RIDDLING

TANK METHOD (CHARMAT METHOD) 1. CUVÉE 6. BOTTLING 2. TIRAGE 5. DOSAGE 3. SECOND FERMENTATION IN PRESSURISED TANK 4. FILTERING

THREE PRIMARY SPARKLING WINE STYLES - Dry brut style – the most popular - Sparkling rosé – a niche style - Sparkling red, especially Shiraz – a uniquely Australian style

S P A R K L I N G S H I R A Z AUSTRALIA’S RED TREASURE - Medium to full-bodied Unique style Medium levels of acidity Aromas of black and red fruits, spice, confectionery - Range from off-dry and fruity to dry and complex

AUSTRALIAN SPA RKLING WINES IN THE GLASS ND A T H G LI FROM SHING WITH REFRECRISP PLEX, M O C Y TO D FULLT I D I C A E AN S N E T IN BODIED GTH N E L G ON WITH L AROMAS - Apple - Mineral (A DISTINCTLY AUSTRALIAN FOOD SPREAD OF YEAST EXTRACT) SWEETNESS FROM DRY TO SWEET - Citrus - Vegemite COLOUR From pale to rose and red

NOTABLE SPARKLING WINE REGIONS NORTHERN TERRITORY QUEENSLAND WESTERN AUSTRALIA SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEW SOUTH WALES ADELAIDE HILLS 0 500 Kilometres VICTORIA TASMANIA YARRA VALLEY

PIPERS BROOK NORTH-EAST DEVONPORT NORTH-WEST TAMAR VALLEY LAUNCESTON BICHENO EAST COAST TASMANIA COAL RIVER VALLEY DERWENT VALLEY HOBART HUOAN/CHANNEL CYGNET RICHMOND

This island state is producing first-class sparkling wines that are garnering high praise and winning trophies around the world. MEAN JANUARY TEMPERATURE COOL 16. 8°C/62. 2°F ALTITUDE LOW 0– 80 M 0– 262 FT TASMANIA SNAPSHOT CLIMATE T E M P E R A T E W I T H M A R I T I M E I N F L U E N C E Tasman Sea, Bass Strait, Indian Ocean - Similar to that of Champagne and parts of France’s Rhône region - 40% of the annual rainfall comes during the growing season - High humidity, spring frosts

SOUTH AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE HILLS

Superstar sparkling wine estates are emerging here to compete with the world’s best for producing bubbles. ALTITUDE MEDIUM 400– 550 M (1, 312– 1, 804 FT) ADELAIDE HILLS SNAPSHOT CLIMATE - Altitude creates various mesoclimates, but overall the climate is cool with a maritime influence - The region is very hilly, with various valleys and subvalleys - Most of the region suits early-ripening grape varieties MEAN JANUARY TEMPERATURE COOL 19. 1°C/66. 4°F

VICTORIA YARRA VALLEY MELBOURNE

A cool climate and good soil have made this Victorian region a magnet for exceptional sparkling wine producers. MEAN JANUARY TEMPERATURE COOL 18. 7°C/65. 7°F AT HEALESVILLE ALTITUDE LOW 50– 350 M 165– 1, 148 FT YARRA VALLEY SNAPSHOT CLIMATE M A R I T I M E - Difference in altitude and aspect leads to substantial variation in mesoclimates - Even warmest sites are relatively cool

OTHER NOTABLE AUSTRALIAN SPARKLING REGIONS - Tumbarumba Hilltops Macedon Ranges King Valley Great Western

S P A R K L I N G RED REGIONS NORTHERN TERRITORY QUEENSLAND WESTERN AUSTRALIA SOUTH AUSTRALIA NEW SOUTH WALES BAROSSA VALLEY MCLAREN VALE 0 500 Kilometres RUTHERGLEN VICTORIA LANGHORNE CREEK COONAWARRA YARRA VALLEY GREAT WESTERN

FOOD PAIRIINGS FRESH OYSTERS STRAWBERRIES FRITTATAS AND VEGETABLE TARTS BRIGHT, FRUITBASED DESSERTS JAPANESE FOOD INCLUDING SUSHI AND SASHIMI VARIETY OF CHEESES LIGHTLY DRESSED PRAWNS COLD SMOKED SALMON PAELLA (WITH SPARKLING ROSÉ) ROAST TURKEY (WITH SPARKLING RED)

10 TH LARGEST SPARKLING WINE MARKET UNITED KINGDOM TOP 6 EXPORT DESTINATIONS CHINA (by volume) IN THE WORLD JAPAN SINGAPORE UNITED STATES NEW ZEALAND AUSTRALIAN SPARKLING WINE BY NUMBERS SPARKLING =11% DOMESTIC WINE SALES 5 TH LARGEST EXPORTER OF SPARKLING WINE SPARKLING =2% OF AUSTRALIAN WINE EXPORTS

THE BRILLIANCE OF AUSTRALIAN BUBBLES With its sheer diversity of sparkling wine styles, bold and inventive sparkling winemakers and a culture that celebrates innovation, Australia is taking the global wine community by storm.

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