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Australia Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most widely planted variety?

A

Shiraz

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2
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How many State GIs (Geographical Indications) are there in Australia?

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6

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3
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How many regions and sub-regions are there in Australia?

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65
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4
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What is the name of the region of quality wine in New South Wales?

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Hunter Valley

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5
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What are the varieties mostly used in Hunter Valley?

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Semillon
Shiraz

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6
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What are the sub-regions of the Hunter Valley?

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Upper Hunter Valley
Pokolbin
Broke Fordwich

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7
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What region of New South Wales produces both bulk wine and Dessert wines?

A

Riverina

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8
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What region in South Australia produces around 30% of all Australian wines?

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Riverland

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9
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What is the climate in Barossa Valley?

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Moderately warm and dry

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10
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What are the red and white varieties more planted in Barossa Valley?

A

Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Riesling
Semillon

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11
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What is the name of the soil in Coonawarra?

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Terra Rossa

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12
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What is the climate in Coonawarra?

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Moderate maritime climate with fog

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13
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What is the most planted grape variety in Coonawarra?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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14
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What is the climate in Eden Valley?

A

Cool to moderate that varies with the altitude

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15
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What are the top wines in Eden Valley produced from?

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Riesling and Chardonnay

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16
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Like in Eden Valley, what is the geographical aspect that has an influence on wine in Claire Valley and Adelaide Hills?

A

Altitude

17
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Like in Eden Valley, what are the two geographical aspects that have an influence on wine in Claire Valley and Adelaide Hills?

A

Altitude and Mount Lofty Ranges

18
Q

What is the main grape variety produced or more famous in Clare Valley?

A

Riesling

19
Q

What are the main varieties produced in Adelaide Hills?

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Some sparkling wines

20
Q

What are the varieties produced on Mclaren Vale?

A

Shiraz
Grenache

21
Q

What are the top varieties in Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula?

A

Chardonnay
Pinot noir
Sparkling wines

22
Q

What is the weather in Mornington Peninsula and Yarra Valley?

A

Cool to moderate maritime climate

23
Q

What term for dessert wine is forbidden in Australia and the US, respectively?

A

Fortified
Fortified and Liqueur

24
Q

What region produces a famous Australian dessert wine?

A

Rutherlegen

25
Q

What is the climate in Tasmania?

A

Cool maritime weather

26
Q

What are the main varieties produced in Tasmania?

A

Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Sparkling wines

27
Q

What are the two most important GI’s in Western Australia?

A

Margaret River
Frankland River
Mount Barker

28
Q

What are the wines produced in Margaret River?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Chardonnay
Sauvignon blanc
Semillon

29
Q

What are the wines produced in Frankland River and Mount Barker?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay

30
Q

What are the two GI’s in Queensland and what varieties do they produce?

A

Granite Belt
South Burnett
Semillon
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon

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