Australia

Question 1

Which Aus. state is most famous for its sparkling wines?

Answer 1

Tasmania

Question 2

Aus. Geographic Indications (GIs) are based on geographic boundaries only. T/F

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Central Otago is located further south than Tasmania. T/F

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is the most planted grape in Australia

Answer 4

Shiraz

Question 5

Mataro is a synonym for what grape?

Answer 5

Mourvedre

Question 6

In which state were Australia’s first grape vines planted?

Answer 6

New South Wales

Question 7

Which of these grapes would you most likely find planted in Eden Valley?
A. Sauv. Blanc
B. Merlot
C. Riesling
D. Pinot Noir

Answer 7

Riesling

Question 8

Which style of wine was the major focus of the Australian wine industry in 1950’s?

Answer 8

Fortified

Question 9

Which body of water has the coldest influence on Australia’s climate?
A. Indian Ocean
B. Pacific Ocean
C. Tasman Sea
D. Southern Ocean

Answer 9

Southern Ocean

Question 10

Zones and Superzones must be contained with a single state or territory. T/F

Answer 10

False

Question 11

In which GI would you find the sub-region of Nagambie Lakes?
A. Heathcote
B. Alpine Valleys
C. Strathbogie Ranges
D. Goulburn Valley
E. Yarra Valley

Answer 11

Goulburn Valley

Question 12

Where is the Para River?
A. Clare Valley
B. McLaren Vale
C. Barossa Valley
D. Southern Fleurieu
E. Kangaroo Island

Answer 12

Barossa Valley

Question 13

What is the most important GI for fine wines in the Limestone Coast?
A. McLaren Vale
B. Fleurieu
C. Coonawarra
D. Mornington Peninsula

Answer 13

Coonawarra

Question 14

Barossa Valley is larger in both size and production than Napa Valley. T/F

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What is the second most planted red grape in Australia?
A. Grenache
B. Merlot
C. Pinot Noir
D. Cab Sauv
E. Mataro

Answer 15

Cab Sauv

Question 16

What famous Northern Rhone producer established a winery in Mt Benson?
A. E. Guigal
B. Michel Chapoutier
C. Paul Jaboulet
D. JL Chave

Answer 16

Chapoutier

Question 17

What is the term for fortified “sherry-like” wines of Australia

Answer 17

Cream

Question 18

Rutherglen Muscat labeled “Rare” must be exactly 20 years old. T/F

Answer 18

False

Question 19

In which zone of S. Australia would you find the Mt Benson GI?

Answer 19

Limestone Coast

Question 20

Where does Australia currently rank in world wine production?

Answer 20

Fourth

Question 21

What zones does the Adelaide superzone include?
A. Barossa
B. Limestone Coast
C. Fleurieu
D. Mt Lofty Ranges
E. Lower Murray

Answer 21

Barossa
Mt Lofty Ranges
Fleurieu

Question 22

Match the GI to its closest major market.
A. Yarra Valley
B. Hunter Valley
C. Margaret River
D. Barossa Valley
E. Tasmania

Answer 22

A. Melbourne
B. Sydney
C. Perth
D. Adelaide
E. Hobart

Question 23

Lenswood and Piccadilly Valley are sub-regions located within what GI?
A. Adelaide Plains
B. Adelaide Hills
C. Langhorne Creek
D. Southern Fleurieu

Answer 23

Adelaide Hills

Question 24

Penley Estate, Belnaves and Parker are producers in what region?
A. Barossa valley
B. Coonawarra
C. McLaren Vale
D. Clare Valley

Answer 24

Coonawarra

Question 25

The King and Alpine Valleys are located in which zone of Victoria?
A. Western
B. NW
C. Central
D. Port Phillip
E. NE

Answer 25

NE Victoria

Question 26

What is the most widely planted grape of Tasmania?

Answer 26

Pinot Noir

Question 27

What body of water affects the McLaren Vale GI?

Answer 27

Gulf of St Vincent