Australia Regions Flashcards

1
Q

Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula are two prominent regions in Australia for wines made from which grape?

A

Pinot Noir

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2
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Where in South Australia are you most likely to find premium Sauvignon Blanc wine being made?

A

Adelaide Hills

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3
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Where in New South Wales are you most likely to find premium Semillon wine being made?

A

Hunter Valley

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4
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Name three hot climate regions most known for they premium Shiraz?

A

Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley and McLaren Vale

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5
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Would you say Barossa Valley has a cool, moderate or hot climate?

A

Hot climate

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6
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Would you describe the climate in McLaren Vale as cool, moderate or hot?

A

Hot climate

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7
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In which region would you find Grampians and Heathcote?

A

Victoria

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What climate conditions make Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula good growing regions for Pinot Noir?

A

They have a cooler, oceanic climate

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9
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Where would you find the Adelaide Hills wine region?

A

South Australia

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10
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Where would you find the Margaret River wine region?

A

Western Australia

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11
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Which two valley regions are best known for Australian Riesling?

A

Clare Valley and Eden Valley

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12
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In the context of wine laws, what could a ‘zone’ refer to?

A

Part of a state, a whole state or multiple states

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13
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Does Tasmania have a cool, moderate or hot climate?

A

Cool climate

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14
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What type of wine is Tasmania primarily known for?

A

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay used for still and sparkling wine

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15
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What might wines made outside the South Eastern Australia super-zone be labelled as?

A

Western Australia

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16
Q

What is Western Australia’s most prominent Geographical Indication?

A

Margaret River

17
Q

What kind of red wine is Mornington Peninsula best known for?

A

Pinot Noir

18
Q

Name the two main Geographical Indications in New South Wales

A

Hunter Valley and Riverina

19
Q

Which island wine region do you find in the South Australia’s Fleurieu zone?

A

Kangaroo Island

20
Q

Which region is known for its ‘terra rossa’ soil?

A

Coonawarra

21
Q

Are Pinot Noir or Cabernet Sauvignon wines commonly produced in Margaret River?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet-Merlot blends

22
Q

Which part of Australia is primarily responsible for bulk production of Cabernet Sauvignon?

A

South Eastern Australia

23
Q

What weather conditions make Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale well-suited for Grenache, hot and dry or cool and wet?

A

Hot, dry conditions

24
Q

Who owns Australian wine brands Penfolds and Lindeman’s?

A

Treasury Wine Estates

25
Q

What is the largest super-zone in Australia?

A

South Eastern Australia

26
Q

Which region has all its vineyards planted above an altitude of 400m?

A

Adelaide Hills

27
Q

Who owns the Australian wine brand Jacob’s Creek?

A

Pernod Ricard

28
Q

Which three regions are best known for sparkling wines?

A

Adelaide Hills, Tasmania and Yarra Valley

29
Q

What kind of wine is the Rutherglen region of North East Victoria known for?

A

Liqueur Muscat

30
Q

Which zone is Goulburn Valley located?

A

In the Central Victoria zone, east of Heathcote

31
Q

Is Sauvignon Blanc or Semillon Australia’s second most widely planted white grape variety?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

32
Q

Which two regions are best known for making premium Grenache wines?

A

Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale

33
Q

Which Geographical Indications do you find in the Limestone Coast zone?

A

Coonawarra, Mount Benson, Mount Gambier, Robe, Padthaway and Wrattonbully

34
Q

Which region has the longest winemaking history?

A

Hunter Valley

35
Q

What is the term for a wine-growing area made up of more than one zone?

A

A super-zone