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39. Australia Flashcards

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1
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Most widely planted white grape of Australia is:

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Chardonnay

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Name the 3 wine growing regions of Australia, cooled by altitude

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Adelaide Hills
Eden Valley
Heatcote

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The majority of Australian wines are produced in

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South Australia

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Southeastern Australia Zone covers the GI’s of which states?

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  • South Australia
  • New South Wales
  • Queensland
  • Victoria
  • Tasmania
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How some of the vine growing areas of Australia cooled?

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  • Proximity to Southern or Indian ocean: Mc Laren Vale, Victoria, Tasmania, Hunter Valley
  • Proximity to Murray River system: Goulburn Valley
  • Altitude: Adelaide Hills, Eden Valley, Heathcote
  • Cloud cover: Coonawarra
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Which styles of Shiraz wines are produced in Australia?

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  • In hot regions like Hunter valley and warm regions like Barossa Valley full-bodied, intensely fruity wines with earthy and spicy notes which develop leather aromas as they age
  • In cool regions like Geelong and Heatcote, a leaner and peppery style Shiraz
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Which area in Australia has the reputation as the benchmark of Sauvignon Blanc? Describe the characteristics of this wine.

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  • Adelaide Hills
  • Concentrated passionfruit flavours
  • High acidity
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From which areas, high quality Chardonnays are produced in Australia? Describe the characteristics of this wine.

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  • Usually cool areas like Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula but also from Margaret River (warm)
  • Fresh vibrant fruit
  • Subtle flavours from careful use of lees/MLF/oak
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Compare Semillion wines from Hunter Valley, Western Australia and Barossa Valley

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  • Hunter Valley: Light alcohol, high acidity, almost neutral in flavour when bottled. Develop honey and toast as they age
  • Western Australia: Much more herbaceous style which could be mistaken as Sauvignon Blanc
  • Barossa Valley: Fuller body, softer style
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What are the classical regions for Riesling production in Australia? Describe the tasting notes.

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  • Eden Valley and Clare Valley

- High acidity, dry or slightly off-dry, pronounced citrus aromas develop toast, honey and petrol notes as they age

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What is the climate of Barossa Valley?

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Mediterranean. Cool wet winters, warm, dry summers

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What are the notable black and white grape varieties grown in Barossa Valley?

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Black: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache
White: Semillion

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Tasting notes for a typical Barossa Valley Shiraz

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  • Full bodied
  • Soft tannins
  • Ripe black fruit
  • Complemented by sweet American oak
  • Develop leather and spice aromas as they age
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14
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Wines labelled Barossa can be made from the grapes sourced from which regions?

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  • Barossa and Eden Valleys
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Compare the climate of Eden Valley with Barossa Valley (E)

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  • Eden Valley is has a cool to moderate climate that varies with altitude
  • Day temperatures are 2-3 degrees, night temperatures are 5-7 degrees cooler than Barossa Valley
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Where are the best Rieslings grown in Australia?

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Clare and Eden Valleys

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17
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Tasting notes for Eden and Clare Valley Rieslings

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  • High acidity (steely character)
  • Dry
  • Intense citrus (lime), grapefruit (Eden Valley)
  • Develop aromas of toast, marmalade (Eden Valley), honey (Clare Valley) as they age
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18
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In Clare Valley many vineyards are planted at altitudes of …

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300-400 m (even as high as 750 m)

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In Adelaide Hills all the vineyards are planted above… meters.

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400

20
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Why is irrigation often necessary in Adelaide Hills?

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Soils have limited water holding capacity

21
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Adelaide Hills are specialized in making wines from which grapes?

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Refreshing Sauvignon Blancs and elegant Chardonnays with high natural acidity and pronounced citrus and peach flavours

22
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What are the most notable grape varieties grown in McLaren Vale?

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  • Shiraz (old vine)
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Grenache (old vine)
  • Merlot
23
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What is the climate of Coonawarra?

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Moderate maritime

24
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What is the distinctive characteristics of the soil in Coonawarra?

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It is red “terra rosa” soil over a limestone subsoil

25
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How are the hot summer temperatures moderated in Coonawarra?

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  • Cold currents from the Antarctic

- Cloud cover

26
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What is the most notable grape variety grown in Coonawarra and what are its characteristics?

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  • Cabernet Sauvignon

- It has characteristic cassis and menthol or eucalyptus aromas

27
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Which area offers some of the coolest vineyards in Australia?

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Victoria

28
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How are the vine growing areas of Victoria cooled?

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  • Ocean breezes

- Altitude and aspects provided by Great Diving Range

29
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What is the climate in Yarra Valley?

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Cool to moderate maritime

30
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Yarra Valley is famous for which grape variety?

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Pinot Noir

31
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Tasting notes for Yarra Valley Pinot Noir

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  • Rich in fruit (strawberries, plums and dark cherries)
  • Ripe tannins
  • Careful oak handling
32
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Which grape varieties are the specialities of Mornington Peninsula?

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  • Pinot Noir

- Chardonnay

33
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Tasting notes for Mornington Peninsula Chardonnay

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  • High acidity
  • Citrus, pear and apple aromas
  • Softened by MLF
34
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What are the characteristics of Geelong Chardonnay?

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Geelong Chardonnay is renowned for its quality and tends to be complex, concentrated and full-bodied

35
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Which grape is the speciality of Goulburn Valley and what are its characteristics?

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  • Marsanne

- Wines with citrus fruit in youth and developing honeyed aromas with bottle age

36
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What is the climate in Hunter Valley?

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  • Hot and humid

- Cooled by high cloud cover and ocean breezes

37
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What is the most common climatic hazard in Hunter Valley? How is it managed?

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  • Rainy weather at harvest

- With good wine canopy management techniques

38
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What is the climate in Margaret River?

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Warm maritime

39
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Which grape varieties are the specialities of Margaret River?

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  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc (often blended with Semillion)
40
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What are the characteristics of Margaret River Chardonnay?

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  • High natural acidity
  • Concentrated stone-fruit aromas
  • MLF and barrel aging to add complexity
41
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What are the typical characteristics of Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc - Semillion blend?

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  • High acidity

- Attractive gooseberry and tropical fruit aromas

42
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Which region is the prime source for base wine for sparkling wine in Australia?

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Tasmania

43
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Name the regions which supply grapes for high volume brands in Australia

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  • Riverland in South Australia
  • Murray-Darling in Victoria
  • Riverina in New South Wales
44
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Which area in Australia is specialized in making botyrtised wines from Semillion?

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Riverina

45
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In which area of Australia, vintage variation is a concern due to wet and windy weather during flowering and harvest?

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Mornington Peninsula

46
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Greater Southern Region of Australia is known for wines from which grape varieties?

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  • Deep colored Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Peppery Shiraz
  • Floral Riesling

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