Australia Flashcards
Which Australian state is most famous for its sparkling wine?
Tasmania
Which are of wine was the major focus of the Australian wine industry in the 50s?
Fortified wine
What grape is most likely to be found in Eden valley?
Sauvignon Blanc
Merlot
Riesling
Pinot noir
Riesling
In which state Australia’s first grapevines were planted?
New South Wales
True or false:
Australi’s two largest rivers, the Murray and Murrumbidgee, both flow through Western Australia
False
Mataro is a synonym for?
Mourvedre
Rank the following wine regions west to east (1W-4E):
Hunter
Margaret River
Barossa Valley
Yarra Valley
Hunter 4
Margaret River 1
Barossa Valley 2
Yarra Valley 3
What type of oak was most commonly used in Australia until recently?
300L American hogshead
In which decade was the first ‘Penfolds Grange’ released?
1950s
True or False:
The oldest continuously producing Grenache and Shiraz vines in the world are found in South Australia.
True
In which state is Margaret River?
Western Australia
In which state is McLaren vale?
South Australia
In which state is Yara valley?
Victoria
The king and Alpine valley are located in which zone of Victoria?
Northeast Victoria
What is the most important GI for fine wine in Limestone coast?
Coonawara
