Orange GI

Question 1

Where is Orange GI in relation to Mudgee?

Answer 1

SouthWest.

Question 2

Orange GI is the youngest and coolest of the Central Ranges and begins at this elevation mark?

Answer 2

600m. vineyards rise up New South Wales Central Highlands, past 1000 m

Question 3

What is the highest point of Orange GI?

Answer 3

Mount Canobolas (1397m)
Rich, Basalt soil

Question 4

who planted the first vineyard on the high volcanic plateau, of Orange GI, extending north from Mount Canobolas?

Answer 4

Bloodwood (1983)

Question 5

Most planted grapes in Orange GI?

Answer 5

Red: Shiraz, Cab Sauv, Merlot

White: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc

Question 6

Describe the Soil of Orange GI?

Answer 6

Incredibly variable. red clay. basalt derived yellow, brown clay, red, brown clay foam and gravel. terra Rosa

Question 7

Producers of Orange GI?

Answer 7

Bloodwood
Canobolas-Smith
Word of Mouth
Borodell on the Mount

Question 8

Orange GI est?

Answer 8

1997