South Australia

Question 1

How many zones is the wine state of South Australia broken into?

Answer 1

Eight

Question 2

Coonawarra produces Australia’s best version of what varietal? Examples?

Answer 2

Cabernet due to the “Limestone Coast zone.” Wines of Majella, Wynns’ “John Riddoch,” and Parker Estate’s “First Growth.”

Question 3

What kind of soil best describes the kind found in Coonawarra?

Answer 3

Red terra rossa

Question 4

Zones most important and warmest region?

Answer 4

McLaren Vale GI

Question 5

McLaren Vale GI focuses on what varietals?

Answer 5

Cabernet and Rhone varieties (Shiraz, Grenache, and Mourvedre

Question 6

Where can you find Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and sparkling wines in South Australia?

Answer 6

North of the Fleurieu zone: Mount Lofty Ranges and the three regions of Adelaide Hills, Adelaide Plains, and Clare Valley

Question 7

Clare Valley is known for what primary varietal?

Answer 7

Riesling

Question 8

Australia’s most important region for premium Shiraz?

Answer 8

Barossa Valley

Question 9

Describe Shiraz from Barossa Valley

Answer 9

opaque, dense, heavily extracted, and full of dark fruit and chocolate. Increasing usage of Viognier to blend in the style of Cote Rotie