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Article:First Assyrtiko planted in Australia
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 5:11 pm
by dalilacene
The Greek grape variety Assyrtiko has been planted for the first time on Australian soil...
http://www.decanter.com/news/wine-news/ ... -australia
Re: Article:First Assyrtiko planted in Australia
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:05 pm
by damonpeyo
prolly to look for a cut in Australia's big greek population in competitive wine conditions here.
Re: Article:First Assyrtiko planted in Australia
Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2012 10:18 pm
by Waiters Friend
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
