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Australia Flashcards

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1
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What is the AWBC?

A

The Australia Wine and Brandy Corporation.

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Who produces Grange?

A

Australia; Penfolds

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Which Australian GI is highly regarded for producing Riesling?

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Clare Valley

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What varietal is “Grange” produced from?

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Shiraz

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What is the dominant varietal of the Barossa Valley?

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Shiraz

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What type of soil is Coonawara famous for?

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Terra Rossa

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What Australian state is the Yarra Valley located in?

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Victoria

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In Australia, what is the minimum percentage of varietal/vintage for it to be on the label?

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85%

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Is the chapitalisation of grape juice permitted in Australia?

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No

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10
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In which Australian state is Coonawarra located?

A

South Australia

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The Yarra Valley is located in what Australian wine region?

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Victoria

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What three rivers dominate the Australian winemaking landscape?

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Darling, Murray, Murrumbidgee

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What is the name of the screw-cap closure Australians are famous for?

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The Stelvin Closure

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Australia is the _______ largest wine exporter in the world.

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Fourth - after Italy, France and Spain

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What does the term “Flying Winemakers” refer to?

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Made famous by Australian winemakers, these are winemakers that travel to other winemakers around the world to share their more modern techniques of wine making - especially as it related to soil mapping and canopy management.

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16
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What is the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation now called?

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Wine Australia

17
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Australia’s appellations are purely ____________ in scope.

A

Geographic - not adhering to a particular

18
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What is Australia’s smallest and coolest state?

A

Victoria

19
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How are Australian wine regions organized (largest to smallest)?

A

State, zone, region, sub-region

20
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What Australian state is the Barossa Valley located?

A

South Australia

21
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What Australian state is the Margaret River GI located?

A

Western Australia

22
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What Australian state is the Hunter Valley GI located?

A

New South Wales

23
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What Australian state is the Yarra Valley GI located?

A

Victoria

24
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What is the Australian name for the Syrah varietal?

A

Shiraz

25
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Which Australian GI is best know for its Riesling?

A

Clare Valley in South Australia

26
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What style of wine is Rutherglen Muscat?

A

Fortified sweet wine

27
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What is a Hogshead?

A

The name Australians give a 300L American Oak Barrel

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