Australia

Question 1

Describe the climate of Australia.

Answer 1

Warm to hot climate moderated by South and Indian Oceans and the Murray River system. Other areas cooled by altitude. Drought and fire are threats.

Question 2

What are the primary grapes of Australia?

Answer 2

Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Chardonnay, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling

Question 3

What is the “super” GI of Australia and what major regions does it encompass?

Answer 3

South Eastern Australia Zone, which includes South Australia, Victoria, New South Sales and Queensland. It does NOT cover Western Australia.

Question 4

How are Australian GIs organized?

Answer 4

Zones=>Regions=>Subregions

Question 5

What area specializes in botrytized Semillon?

Answer 5

Riverina, where morning mists and fog encourage noble rot.

Question 6

Where can fruit be sourced in the Barossa Zone

Answer 6

Barossa Valley or Eden Valley

Question 7

What is Barossa Valley most known for?

Answer 7

Old vine Shiraz, spiced with American oak; also fresh, unoaked Semillon.

Question 8

What wine is synonymous with Adelaide Hills?

Answer 8

Elegant Chardonnay; also Sauvignon Blanc and sparkling wines.

Winter rainfall moderates this subregion.