Australia and New Zealand

Question 1

Most widely planted grape in Australia

Answer 1

Shiraz

Question 2

What three grape varietals are produced in Autralian Rhone style blends known as GSM

Answer 2

Grenache Shiraz Mouvedre

Question 3

What is Australia’s place of origin system for wine

Answer 3

GI Geographic Indication

Question 4

Largest to smallest geographical regions in Australia are

Answer 4

Country, Multistate, State, Zone, Region, Subregion

Question 5

If an Australian wine uses a varietal name, what percentage of the wine must be made using the named grape variety

Answer 5

85%

Question 6

Australia was the first country to require what on their label

Answer 6

A “best before” date

Question 7

This best before date is usually only used on what type of packaging

Answer 7

Bag in a Box

Question 8

Australian Sweet Wines are called

Answer 8

Stickes

Question 9

What agency enforces place of origin system in Australia

Answer 9

Australia Wine and Brandy Corporation

Question 10

The largest wine region in Australia

Answer 10

Riverina

Question 11

Zone which includes Coonawarra

Answer 11

Limestone Coast

Question 12

A multistate GI

Answer 12

Southeastern Australia;

Question 13

Warm climate region, north of Sydney, known for Semillion

Answer 13

Hunter Valley

Question 14

Region well known for Terra Rosa

Answer 14

Coonawarra

Question 15

Region in Victoria known for fortified Muscat Wines

Answer 15

Rutherglen

Question 16

Island off the Coast of Victoria known for cool climate vines

Answer 16

Tasmania

Question 17

Region near Adelaide and McClaren known for Shiraz

Answer 17

Barossa Valley

Question 18

Region located in SouthWEST Australia

Answer 18

Margaret River

Question 19

Region located on the WEST side of the great dividing range in New South Whales; contains vineyards approaching 2,000 feet in elevation

Answer 19

Mudgee

Question 20

Commercially important region with the second largest volume of wine production in Australia

Answer 20

Riverland

Question 21

Two regions near Adelaide known for Reisling

Answer 21

Eden and Clare

Question 22

Region on the outskirts of Melbourne noted for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Answer 22

Yarra Valley

Question 23

Region between Bendigo and Goulburn Valley; influenced by the cool winds from the Mt. Camel Range. What does it produce?

Answer 23

Heathcote. Premium Shiraz.

Question 24

When did New Zealand begin to establish it’s modern Wine Industry

Answer 24

1970

Question 25

Where is New Zealand located

Answer 25

Pacific Ocean 1200 miles east of Australia

Question 26

What mountain chain runs the length of New Zealand's south island

Answer 26

Southern Alps

Question 27

What effect do the Southern Alps have on the climate of New Zealand

Answer 27

Keeps eastern side sunny and dry

Question 28

What factors account for New Zealand's cool climate

Answer 28

Cold ocean waters; most parts of New Zealand are less than 50 miles from the ocean

Question 29

Due to it's unique climate where are most of the vineyards in New Zealand

Answer 29

Rain shadow (eastern side) of southern island/Alps and Eastern coast of North Island. Eastern part of both islands

Question 30

What percentage of New Zealand's wines are white

Answer 30

85%

Question 31

What is the most widely planted grape of New Zealand

Answer 31

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 32

What are the other leading white wine grapes of New Zealand

Answer 32

Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Reisling

Question 33

What is the most widely planted red grape in New Zealand

Answer 33

Pinot Noir

Question 34

What are the other leading grapes of New Zealand

Answer 34

Merlot, Cabernet sauvignon

Question 35

The most southerly wine region in the world

Answer 35

Central Otago

Question 36

The self-proclaimed "Chardonnay Capitol" of New Zealand

Answer 36

Gisbourne

Question 37

Nickname meaning "land of the long white cloud"

Answer 37

Aotearoa

Question 38

Region in New Zealand that contains over 60% of the country's vines

Answer 38

Marlborough Valley

Question 39

A subregion of Marlborough known for Sauv. Blanc with herbaceous character

Answer 39

Awatere

Question 40

Sub region of Marlborough known for stony soils

Answer 40

Wairau River Valley; mineral characteristics

Question 41

Area located in the plains surrounding the city of Christ's Church

Answer 41

Banks Peninsula

Question 42

Sub appellation of Hawke's Bay known for greywacke soils

Answer 42

Gimblet gravels

Question 43

The only wine region on New Zealand's south region located west of the Southern Alps. It is west of Marlborough.

Answer 43

Nelson

Question 44

Another name for the Bay of Plenty

Answer 44

Waikato

Question 45

Wine region surrounding Christ's church that stretches along the coast south of Marlborough

Answer 45

Canterbury

Question 46

Sub region of Canterbury known for a slightly warmer climate

Answer 46

Waipara Valley

Question 47

Leading region for CABERNET SAUVIGNON Merlot, and Syrah, as well as Chardonnay. Planted to mainly Bordeaux varieties.

Answer 47

Hawke's Bay

Question 48

Where are the majority of vineyards located in Australia.

Answer 48

Southeastern part of the country

Question 49

Australia is the size of the U.S and is fourth in the world in exports after Spain France and Italy. True or False

Answer 49

True

Question 50

Famous soils of Coonwara

Answer 50

Terra Rosa

Question 51

Leading White and Red grapes of Australia

Answer 51

Shiraz and Chardonnay

Question 52

Leading red and white grape of New Zealand

Answer 52

Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc

Question 53

Five wine producing states in Australia

Answer 53

Western Australia, Southern Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania