Australia and New Zealand - CMS Intro Somm Flashcards
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When were the first vineyards planted in New South Wales, Australia?
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In the late eighteenth century
This marked the beginning of commercial viticulture in Australia.
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What years did commercial viticulture expand in southern Australia?
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Between 1820 and 1840
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What contributed to the establishment of viticulture in Australia and most New World wine-growing countries?
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European immigrants brought experience, varietal, and stylistic preferences
These ideas took root along with the vines
they worked.
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What serious setback did the wine industry in Victoria, Australia face in the late nineteenth century?
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Phylloxera infestation
This is where the Australian wine industry was centered at the time.
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How did the Australian wine industry recover after the phylloxera setback?
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Quick recovery with a shift toward fortified wines from warmer regions
South Australia became a key area for this shift.
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Where were immense tracts of vineyard land planted in Australia?
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Along major rivers
This helped establish a foundation for Australia’s role as a wine-exporting powerhouse in the twentieth century.
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What technological advancement in the 1950s helped fine wine gain prominence in Australia?
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Temperature-controlled fermenters
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What shift occurred in the planting of vineyards in Australia during the mid-20th century?
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Shift to planting in cooler areas with premium vine varieties
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What type of wineries arose and spread rapidly in Australia?
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Boutique wineries
These smaller producers coexisted with industrial-scale producers.
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Do boutique wineries displace industrial-scale producers in Australia?
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No
Both types of wineries serve different consumer markets.
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What are the two types of wineries that coexist in Australia today?
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Boutique wineries and industrial-scale producers
They cater to different types of consumers both domestically and internationally.
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What is the size comparison of Australia?
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Australia is roughly the size of the continental U.S.A.
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Where is Australia located?
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Australia is situated in the South Pacific Ocean.
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How many states and territories does Australia have?
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Australia is made up of six states and multiple territories.
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What is unique about Australia’s climate?
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Australia is the world’s driest inhabited continent.
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What type of interior does Australia have?
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Australia has a hot desert interior that is inhospitable to viticulture.
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Where are most wine regions located in Australia?
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Most wine regions are clustered in the southeastern part of the continent near major cities.
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What type of soils are found in Australia?
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Ancient, eroded, and nutrient-poor soils with great diversity.
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Name the white grape varieties grown in Australia.
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- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Semillon
- Riesling
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List the red grape varieties grown in Australia.
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- Shiraz
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Grenache
- Pinot Noir
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True or False: The majority of Australia’s wine regions are located in the northern part of the continent.
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False
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What is a characteristic of the soils in Australia?
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They are nutrient-poor.
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Where is vine-growing primarily concentrated in Australia?
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- In cooler coastal areas moderated by the Pacific and Indian Oceans
- In cooler high-elevation areas
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Why is irrigation considered imperative to viticulture in Australia?
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It is necessary for turning vast interior Outback into land hospitable for vine growing
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What type of grapes does the warm, dry climate of Australia tend to produce?
Very ripe grapes
## Footnote
It is important — though often difficult — to maintain adequate natural acidity for achieving balance in finished wines.
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What is a key challenge in producing balanced wines in Australia?
Maintaining adequate natural acidity
## Footnote
This is due to the warm, dry climate.
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What has contributed to Australia's leadership in technological development in the wine industry?
* A strongly innovative culture
* Labor shortages requiring mechanization
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What style of wine production does Australia's emphasis on technical precision create?
A very clean, fruit-driven style
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How are Australian wines typically aged?
* American oak was traditionally prevalent
* Use of French barriques has become increasingly common in recent years.
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What winemaking technique is often employed in Australia to counterbalance the warm climate?
Acidification
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What innovative packaging and closure methods has Australia led in the wine industry?
Alternative packaging and closures such as:
* Bag-in-box
* Screw caps for still wines
* Crown caps for sparkling wines
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Why are grapes frequently trucked hundreds of miles to a winery for vinification in Australia?
Vineyards and wineries in Australia are often widely separated
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What is the objective of blending wines from multiple growing sites in Australia?
To attain consistent flavors and quality from year to year.
## Footnote
Many wines are blended from multiple growing sites far removed from one another
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Is blending limited to bulk production in Australian winemaking?
No, some of Australia’s most esteemed wines are made by this method.
## Footnote
This includes the iconic Penfolds “Grange.”
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Why are many vineyards in Australia planted to accommodate mechanical harvesting?
Due to labor in relatively short supply and large vineyards widely dispersed.
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When is picking often performed in Australian vineyards and why?
Picking is often performed at night to preserve freshness and acidity.
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What is the minimum percentage required by the Label Integrity Program of Australia across the board?
85 percent
## Footnote
* 85 percent stated grape variety on label
* 85 percent stated vintage on label
* 85 percent stated region on label
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What are Geographical Indications (GI) in Australia?
They define geographical areas much like the AVAs of the United States
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What are the GI categories of Australia from largest to smallest?
* Country Australia — 100% of the grapes must originate from Australia
* Southeastern Australia
* State of Origin
* Zones
* Regions
* Sub-Regions
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What is the Southeastern Australia GI?
A massive geographical area comprising five states.
## Footnote
This GI is integral to the practice of blending for mass-market wines and meeting EU appellation requirements.
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What are the states in the Southeastern Australia GI that are important for winemaking?
* South Australia
* New South Wales
* Victoria
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Where is New South Wales located?
Eastern Australia near Sydney
## Footnote
Southeastern Australia GI
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What are the climate types of New South Wales, Southeastern Australia GI?
* Cooler and wetter near the coast
* Dry and arid inland
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What geographical feature runs north to south in New South Wales, Southeastern Australia GI?
The Great Dividing Range
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Through what Australian state does the Great Dividing Range run?
New South Wales
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What does the Great Dividing Range separate in New South Wales, Southeastern Australia GI?
The wet coastal regions from the dry interior
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What are the important GIs of New South Wales, Southeastern Australia GI?
* Riverina GI
* Hunter Valley — Hunter GI
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Where is Hunter Valley/Hunter GI located?
North of Sydney
## Footnote
New South Wales, Southeastern Australia GI
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What is the climate of Hunter Valley/Hunter GI (New South Wales, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Hot and humid; among the warmest climates in Australia
## Footnote
Moderated by wind and the cooling effect of the sea
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What moderates the climate in Hunter Valley/Hunter GI (New South Wales, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Wind and the cooling effect of the sea
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What is the topography of Hunter Valley/Hunter GI (New South Wales, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Gentle, flat river valley
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What percentage of production in Hunter Valley/Hunter GI (New South Wales, Southeastern Australia GI) is white wine?
60%
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What is a key grape variety produced in Hunter Valley/Hunter GI (New South Wales, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Semillon
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Where is Riverina GI located?
Far inland on the western side of the Great Dividing Range in the fertile river lands of Southeastern Australia.
## Footnote
New South Wales
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What is the largest wine region in Australia?
Riverina GI
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What is the climate of Riverina GI (New South Wales, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Hot and very humid in some areas.
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What are the main white grape varieties grown in Riverina GI (New South Wales, Southeastern Australia GI)?
* Semillon
* Chardonnay
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What are the main red grape varieties grown in Riverina GI (New South Wales, Southeastern Australia GI)?
* Shiraz
* Merlot
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What percentage of Australian wine production does Riverina GI (New South Wales, Southeastern Australia GI) represent?
25%
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What is required for successful viticulture in Riverina GI (New South Wales, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Irrigation from nearby rivers.
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What type of wine production is Riverina GI (New South Wales, Southeastern Australia GI) most known for?
Bulk table wine production.
## Footnote
It also produces fortified wines and botrytis-affected dessert wines.
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Besides bulk table wine production, what other types of wines does Riverina GI (New South Wales, Southeastern Australia GI) produce?
* Fortified wines
* Botrytis-affected dessert wines
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Where is Victoria located?
Southeastern Australia, with Melbourne being the most important metropolis.
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What is the climate of Victoria, Southeastern Australia GI?
A broad range extending from cool, coastal maritime to continental, which can be very hot when remote from the ocean.
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What are the main wine styles produced in Victoria, Southeastern Australia GI?
A wide range of wine styles depending on location and climate, including:
* Sparkling
* Still
* Fortified
* Dessert
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What are the important GIs of Victoria, Southeastern Australia GI?
* Murray-Darling
* Rutherglen
* Yarra Valley
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What is the climate of Yarra Valley GI (Victoria, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Cool, humid, maritime moderated by the ocean
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What white grape variety is prominent in Yarra Valley GI (Victoria, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Chardonnay
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What red grape varieties are cultivated in Yarra Valley GI (Victoria, Southeastern Australia GI)?
* Pinot Noir
* Shiraz
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What types of wine production occur in Yarra Valley GI (Victoria, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Still and sparkling wine production
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What is the climate of Rutherglen GI (Victoria, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Continental with very hot summers
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What are the white grape(s) primarily grown in Rutherglen GI (Victoria, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Muscadelle
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What are the red grape varieties found in Rutherglen GI (Victoria, Southeastern Australia GI)?
* Shiraz
* Brown Muscat (Muscat Rouge à Petits Grains)
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What type of wine production is primarily associated with Rutherglen GI (Victoria, Southeastern Australia GI)?
* Still wine production
* Fortified dessert wines
## Footnote
The fortified dessert wines are often referred to locally as “stickies.”
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What Australian wine is considered one of the world's great sweet wines?
Rutherglen Muscat
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Where is the Murray-Darling GI located?
Northwestern Victoria and partly in New South Wales
## Footnote
Southeastern Australia GI
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What is the climate of the Murray-Darling GI (Victoria, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Very hot
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What is essential for viticulture in the Murray-Darling GI (Victoria, Southeastern Australia GI)?
* Riverland planting
* Irrigation
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What is the main wine production in the Murray-Darling GI (Victoria, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Bulk wine production
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Fill in the blank: The Murray-Darling GI is partly in _______.
New South Wales
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What is the most important metropolis in South Australia?
Adelaide
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What is the climate of South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI?
* Warm, dry and Mediterranean moderated by cool breezes from
the ocean
* Cooler climates at higher elevations
## Footnote
Broad range of climates
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What are the important GIs of South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI?
* Clare Valley
* Barossa Valley
* Eden Valley
* McLaren Vale
* Coonawarra
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What is the largest and most important premium wine area in South Australia?
Barossa Valley GI
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Where is the Barossa Valley GI located?
Near the city of Adelaide
## Footnote
South Australia
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What is the climate of Barossa Valley GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI?
Mediterranean
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Name three red grape varieties grown in the Barossa Valley GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI).
* Shiraz
* Grenache
* Cabernet Sauvignon
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What is notable about the viticulture in the Barossa Valley GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Extremely old vines; phylloxera has been prevented from reaching this area
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What is the climate characteristic of Eden Valley GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Cooler
## Footnote
Higher elevation
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What white grape varieties are grown in Eden Valley GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
* Riesling
* Chardonnay
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What red grape variety is prominent in Eden Valley GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Shiraz
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How does high altitude affect viticulture in Eden Valley GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Helps retain acidity in grapes
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What helps retain acidity in grapes in Eden Valley GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
High altitude
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How is Riesling vinified in Eden Valley GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Dry
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Where is McLaren Vale GI located?
South of Adelaide, South Australia
## Footnote
Southeastern Australia GI
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What is the climate of McLaren Vale GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Warm, yet moderated by cool ocean air
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What are the main red grape varieties grown in McLaren Vale GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
* Shiraz
* Grenache
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How are the vineyards situated in McLaren Vale GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Vineyards slope down toward the sea to maximize exposure to cool breezes
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Where is Clare Valley GI located?
60 miles north of Adelaide in South Australia
## Footnote
Southeastern Australia GI
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What is the climate of Clare Valley GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Warm continental
## Footnote
Hot days and cool nights
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What is the elevation range of Clare Valley GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
1,300 – 1,800 feet
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What white grape variety is primarily grown in Clare Valley GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Riesling
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What red grape varieties are grown in Clare Valley GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
* Shiraz
* Cabernet Sauvignon
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What helps retain acidity in the grapes of Clare Valley GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
High altitude and cool nights
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What is the primary focus of vinification in Clare Valley GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Dry Riesling production
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True or False: Clare Valley GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI) is mainly planted with white grape varieties.
False
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Clare Valley GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI) is known for an iconic interpretation of which grape?
Riesling
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What is the location of Coonawarra GI?
Southern strip of land near the sea in South Australia
## Footnote
Southeastern Australia GI
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What is the climate of Coonawarra GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Cool, Mediterranean climate
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What is the unique soil type found in Coonawarra GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Terra Rossa soil, a vivid red soil over limestone base
## Footnote
This soil is crucial for the quality of the vineyards.
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What is Terra Rossa soil?
A vivid red soil over limestone base
## Footnote
Found in Coonawarra, South Australia
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Where is the unique Terra Rossa soil type found in Australia?
Coonawarra
## Footnote
South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI
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Where are the best vineyards of Coonawarra GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI) located?
A single, narrow, 9-mile strip with Terra Rossa soil
## Footnote
A vivid red soil over limestone base
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Which grape variety is primarily grown in Coonawarra GI (South Australia, Southeastern Australia GI)?
Cabernet Sauvignon
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What is the location of Margaret River GI?
Western Australia, with Perth being the most important metropolis
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Which Australian wine region is not located in Southeastern Australia GI?
Margaret River GI
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What is the climate of Margaret River GI, Western Australia?
Warm maritime, with the moderating influences of the Indian Ocean
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Name the white grape varieties of Margaret River GI, Western Australia.
* Chardonnay
* Semillon
* Sauvignon Blanc
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What are the prominent red grape varieties from Margaret River GI, Western Australia?
* Cabernet Sauvignon
* Shiraz
* Merlot
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When were the first vines planted in New Zealand?
1819
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Who was the first person to make wine in New Zealand and in what year?
* James Busby
* 1836
## Footnote
James Busby was a British resident and was the first to make wine at a vineyard he established.
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When did momentum build for New Zealand winemaking?
During the remainder of the nineteenth century as other Europeans brought their winemaking traditions to the country.
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What challenges did New Zealand winemaking face in the early twentieth century?
* Phylloxera
* Temperance movement (1910-1919)
* Global economic depression between the two world wars
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When was wine first allowed to be sold in restaurants in New Zealand?
1960
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When was wine first sold in supermarkets in New Zealand?
1990
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What significant increase occurred in New Zealand's wine industry by the late 1990s?
Increased planted acreage and wine production many-fold
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Which variety of wine helped New Zealand gain worldwide fame?
Marlborough’s Sauvignon Blanc
## Footnote
It was distinctive, pungent, and flavorful
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What other varieties, besides Sauvignon Blanc, is New Zealand known for?
Pinot Noir, Syrah, and others
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What is the geographical location of New Zealand?
In the Southern Hemisphere
## Footnote
It is the world’s southernmost and easternmost winemaking country.
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How far is New Zealand from the mainland of Australia?
New Zealand is about 1,300 miles from the mainland of Australia.
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What are the two main islands of New Zealand?
North Island and South Island.
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What bodies of water surround New Zealand?
The Tasman Sea to the west and the South Pacific Ocean to the east.
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What range of climates is found in New Zealand?
* Warm, humid, and maritime on the North Island
* Cool and continental on the South Island
## Footnote
The climate is strongly influenced by the surrounding seas.
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List two white grape varieties grown in New Zealand.
* Sauvignon Blanc
* Chardonnay
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List the red grape varieties grown in New Zealand.
* Pinot Noir
* Cabernet Sauvignon
* Syrah
* Merlot
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What is New Zealand known for in terms of viticulture?
Forefront of innovation in vine training and viticulture
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What is notable about the vinification process in New Zealand?
Modern, clean winemaking
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What initiative did New Zealand producers pioneer in 2001?
Screwcap Wine Seal Initiative
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What percentage of New Zealand's wines use screw caps today?
Over 85 percent
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What is the minimum percentage of a stated grape variety, vintage, and GI required in New Zealand wines with geographical indications?
85 percent
## Footnote
This regulation aligns with EU standards.
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What are GIs (Geographical Indications) in the context of New Zealand wine law?
Defined geographical areas for wine production
## Footnote
This system was recently implemented and is similar to that used in Australia.
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What are the important GIs of New Zealand's North Island GI?
* Auckland
* Gisborne
* Hawke’s Bay
* Wairarapa
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What is the climate of the Auckland GI (North Island, New Zealand)?
Warm, rainy, humid, and maritime
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What are the important grape varieties grown in the Auckland GI (North Island, New Zealand)?
* Cabernet Sauvignon
* Merlot
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What is the main focus of the Auckland GI (North Island, New Zealand) in terms of grape production?
Red grape varieties
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Where is Wairarapa GI located?
On the southern tip of the North Island of New Zealand
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What is the primary white grape variety in Wairarapa GI (North Island, New Zealand)?
Sauvignon Blanc
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What is the primary red grape variety in Wairarapa GI (North Island, New Zealand)?
Pinot Noir
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What is the important sub-region of Wairarapa GI (North Island, New Zealand)?
Martinborough
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What is the climate of Gisborne GI (North Island, New Zealand)?
Cool, maritime
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What are the primary white grape varieties in Gisborne GI (North Island, New Zealand)?
* Chardonnay
* Pinot Gris
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What is the climate of Hawke’s Bay GI (North Island, New Zealand)?
Moderate maritime climate
## Footnote
This is the North Island’s driest climate.
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What are the main white grape varieties grown in Hawke’s Bay GI (North Island, New Zealand)?
* Chardonnay
* Sauvignon Blanc
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What are the main red grape varieties grown in Hawke’s Bay GI (North Island, New Zealand)?
* Bordeaux varieties:
-Merlot
-Cabernet Sauvignon
* Syrah
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What is the most important sub-region of Hawke’s Bay GI (North Island, New Zealand)?
Gimblett Gravels
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What New Zealand GI is Gimblett Gravels a sub-region of?
Hawke's Bay
## Footnote
North Island
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What is the soil type in Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay GI (North Island, New Zealand)?
Gravelly soil type
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What types of grape varieties are mostly planted in Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay (North Island, New Zealand)?
* Red Bordeaux varieties
* Syrah
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What are the important appellations of New Zealand's South Island GI?
* Marlborough GI
* Canterbury GI
* Central Otago GI
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Where is the Marlborough GI located?
On the northern tip of the South Island of New Zealand
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What is the climate of Marlborough GI (South Island GI, New Zealand)?
Cool, dry and sunny
## Footnote
The Southern Alps create a rain shadow
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What geographic feature creates a rain shadow for Marlborough GI (South Island GI, New Zealand)?
The Southern Alps
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What does the rain shadow cast by the Southern Alps protect the South Island of New Zealand from?
Strong winds and weather systems from the west off the Tasman Sea
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What percentage of plantings in Marlborough GI (South Island GI, New Zealand) is Sauvignon Blanc?
Almost 80 percent
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What is the primary red grape variety grown in Marlborough GI (South Island GI, New Zealand)?
Pinot Noir
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What are the key viticulture characteristics of Marlborough GI (South Island GI, New Zealand)?
* Plentiful sunshine hours
* Long, cool growing season
* Cool nights allowing grapes to retain acidity
* Irrigation is widely used
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What percentage of New Zealand's wine is produced by Marlborough GI on the South Island?
More than half of the entire country’s wine
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Where is Canterbury GI located?
South of Marlborough, stretching a long distance along the eastern coast of the South Island of New Zealand
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What is one of the fastest growing wine regions in New Zealand?
Canterbury GI on the South Island
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What is the climate of Canterbury GI (South Island GI, New Zealand)?
Cool continental
## Footnote
With a long, dry summer
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What is a characteristic of the summer in Canterbury GI (South Island GI, New Zealand)?
Long, dry summer
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What is the primary white grape variety grown in the Canterbury GI (South Island GI, New Zealand)?
Sauvignon Blanc
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What is the primary red grape variety grown in Canterbury GI (South Island GI, New Zealand)?
Pinot Noir
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What is the geographical significance of Central Otago GI (South Island GI, New Zealand)?
Home to the world’s most southerly grape vines, with some planted below the 45th parallel
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What is the climate of Central Otago GI (South Island GI, New Zealand)?
Cool continental with low humidity
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What is notable about the topography of the vineyards in Central Otago GI (South Island GI, New Zealand)?
Highest altitude vineyards in New Zealand
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Where are vineyards generally situated in Central Otago GI (South Island GI, New Zealand)?
Mountain-protected, north-facing slopes oriented to maximize sun exposure
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What is the primary red grape variety grown in Central Otago GI (South Island GI, New Zealand)?
Pinot Noir
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What are the key viticulture characteristics of Central Otago GI (South Island GI, New Zealand)?
* High sun intensity
* Dry growing season
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Where is Semillon primarily grown in Australia?
* Western Australia
-Margaret River GI
* New South Wales
-Riverina GI
-Hunter Valley/Hunter GI
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Where is Riesling primarily grown in Australia?
* South Australia
-Clare Valley
-Eden Valley
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In which Australian GI(s) is Chardonnay primarily grown?
* Western Australia
-Margaret River
* South Australia
-Eden Valley
* New South Wales
-Riverina
* Victoria
-Yarra Valley
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Where is Sauvignon Blanc primarily grown in Australia?
Margaret River GI
## Footnote
Western Australia
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In which Australian GI(s) is Shiraz primarily grown?
* Western Australia
-Margaret River
* South Australia
-Clare Valley
-Barossa Valley
-Eden Valley
-McLaren Vale
* New South Wales
-Riverina
* Victoria
-Rutherglen
-Yarra Valley
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Where is Grenache primarily grown in Australia?
South Australia
* Barossa Valley GI
* McLaren Vale GI
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In which Australian GI(s) is Cabernet Sauvignon primarily grown?
* Western Australia
-Margaret River
* South Australia
-Clare Valley
-Barossa Valley
-Coonawarra
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Where is Merlot primarily grown in Australia?
* Western Australia
-Margaret River GI
* New South Wales
-Riverina GI
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Where is Pinot Noir primarily grown in Australia?
Yarra Valley GI
## Footnote
Victoria
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Where is Muscadelle primarily grown in Australia?
Rutherglen GI
## Footnote
Victoria
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Where is Brown Muscat (Muscat Rouge à Petits Grains) primarily grown in Australia?
Rutherglen GI
## Footnote
Victoria
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In which New Zealand GI(s) is Sauvignon Blanc primarily grown?
* North Island
-Hawke's Bay
-Wairarapa
* South Island
-Marlborough
-Canterbury
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In which New Zealand GI(s) is Pinot Noir primarily grown?
* North Island
-Wairarapa
* South Island
-Marlborough
-Canterbury
-Central Otago
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In which New Zealand GI(s) is Chardonnay primarily grown?
* Gisborne
* Hawke's Bay
## Footnote
North Island
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In which New Zealand GI(s) is Cabernet Sauvignon primarily grown?
* Auckland
* Hawke's Bay
## Footnote
North Island
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In which New Zealand GI(s) is Merlot primarily grown?
* Auckland
* Hawke's Bay
## Footnote
North Island
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In which New Zealand GI(s) is Syrah primarily grown?
Hawke's Bay
## Footnote
North Island
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In which New Zealand GI(s) is Pinot Gris primarily grown?
Gisborne
## Footnote
North Island
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In which New Zealand GI(s) is Sauvignon Blanc NOT listed as being grown?
* North Island
-Auckland
-Gisborne
* South Island
-Central Otago
## Footnote
All are red wine-producing regions except Gisborne, which is a white wine-producing region.
