Article:First Assyrtiko planted in Australia

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Article:First Assyrtiko planted in Australia

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The Greek grape variety Assyrtiko has been planted for the first time on Australian soil...
http://www.decanter.com/news/wine-news/ ... -australia
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prolly to look for a cut in Australia's big greek population in competitive wine conditions here.
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Just wondering whether Clare Valley would be the best location for this variety. Presumably warmth is required..... too high in the Clare might not achieve this.

But I am not a viticulturalist :(
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