Sauvignon Blanc

Produces wines with strong varietal character in cool climates and wines that are fresh and well balanced in warmer regions.

 

Berry Characteristics	Bunch Characteristics	Wine Making Use
Colour:  White	Size:  Small	Table Wines
Size:  Small	Style:  Compact	Varietal White Wine
Shape:  Round	Yield:  High	Blended White Wines

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Semillon

Is the second most important white wine variety where it is used in the Bordeaux for both dry and sweet table wines.

 

Berry Characteristics	Bunch Characteristics	Wine Making Use
Colour:  White	Size:  Medium	Table Wines
Size:  Small	Style:  Compact	Varietal White Wine
Shape:  Round	Yield:  High	Blended White Wines

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Shiraz

Is Australia's principle red wine grape due to several factors, the prime one being the variety's ability to perform well under a wide range of climatic conditions. The wines it produces have good colour, contain moderate acid and tannin levels and display mild fruit flavours. In some regions is still incorrectly called Hermitage.

 

Berry Characteristics	Bunch Characteristics	Wine Making Use
Colour:  Red/White	Size:  Small	Table Wines
Size:  Small	Style:  Compact	Varietal White Wine
Shape:  Round	Yield:  Light - Medium	Dry or Sweet Styles

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Sultana

Is probably the most important grape as it is used for drying bulk wine and fortified wine production. Approximately one third of all planted vineyard area is Sultana and about 75% is dried. It is very susceptible to fungal diseases, downy mildew, oidium, black spot and its berries are easily damaged by rain when ripe. For this reason it is only grown commercially in warm dry climates.

 

Berry Characteristics	Bunch Characteristics	Wine Making Use
Colour:  White	Size:  Small	Table Wines
Size:  Small	Style:  Compact	Varietal White Wine
Shape:  Round	Yield:  Light - Medium	Dry or Sweet Styles

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If you have any questions or want further information please send your e-mail's to: wines@adhills.com.au

 

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