Australian wine

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/australian-wine

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Australian wine?Approximately 160,000 hectares
2. What is the annual wine exports?Around 800 million litres, making Australia a top global exporter
3. What is the domestic market value?$3.5 billion
4. What makes Australian wine special?Australia’s cool southern climates and varied soils give grapes unique flavors. The country grows famous varieties like Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay.
5. Where in Australia do people grow grapes?Vineyards are in over 60 areas across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, Tasmania, and Queensland. They use sunny spots, good rainfall, and good soil.

Viticulture: The science, production, and study of grapes, especially for wine.
Oenology: The science and study of wine and winemaking.
Terroir: The complete natural environment in which a particular wine is produced, including factors such as soil, topography, and climate.
Varietal Wine: Wine that is made primarily from a single grape variety, which is usually named on the label.