Southern Hemisphere Flashcards
What is New Zealand’s most widely planted grape variety?
Sauvignon Blanc
What regions are on New Zealand’s North Island?
Hawke’s Bay Wairarapa Northland Auckland Waikato Gisborne Bay of Plenty
What regions are on New Zealand’s South Island?
Marlborough Nelson Central Otago Waitaki Valley, North Otago Canterbury & North Canterbury
Which region of New Zealand is known for producing world class Pinot Noir?
Central Otago
What is Australia’s largest primary production region?
South Australia
In Australia’s blended wines, the order of the grapes listed on the label (i.e. GSM) is by ___ ?
Proportional (%)
Which region in Australia has a maritime climate similar to Bordeaux and is producing some compelling age-worthy blends?
Margaret River
Name the first vineyard in Australia to plant Riesling in 1847.
Pewsey Vale
___ is one of the world’s most expensive and notable Shiraz/Syrah varietal wines.
Penfold’s Grange
The South African grape Pinotage is a crossing of which two varietals?
Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) Cinsault
True or False: Chenin Blanc (Steen) is the most planted varietal in South Africa.
True
Uruguay is the 4th largest wine producer in South America. It’s most well-known wine is made from which red grape?
Tannat
What was thought to be Merlot in Chile, was actually what variety?
Carménère
Which South American wine region is known for sub-tropical climates where vines can produce two annual harvests?
Vale de São Francisco, Brazil
The wine region of Casablanca and Maipo are in which South American country?
Chile
