Australia

Question 1

Origin of “Shiraz”

Answer 1

People once thought that the grape originated from Shiraz, Persia

Question 2

2 and #3 reds

Answer 2

Cab Sauv, Merlot

Question 3

1 white grape

Answer 3

Chardonnay

Question 4

Gordo Blanco is another name for

Answer 4

Muscat of Alexandria

Question 5

Government body that oversees the GI system

Answer 5

Wine Australia

Question 6

GI origin req %

Answer 6

85%

Question 7

Vintage and varietal labeling reqs

Answer 7

85%

Question 8

name the super-zone and why is it a super zone

Answer 8

Adelaide zone - it contains three other zones

Question 9

Requirements for “region”

Answer 9

contiguous area with measurable homogeneity in grape growing attributes

Question 10

Primary Australian wine style

Answer 10

high alcohol, fruit driven, full bodied

Question 11

Australia has almost ______ sunshine

Answer 11

unlimited

Question 12

Hunter Valley is just north of this city

Answer 12

Sydney

Question 13

Where is Mudgee?

Answer 13

NSW, on the west side of GDR

Question 14

largest region of Australia

Answer 14

Riverina

Question 15

this region produces about half of Australi’a wine

Answer 15

Riverina

Question 16

What is Rutherglen known for?

Answer 16

fortified Muscat and big reds, particularly Shiraz

Question 17

Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula are located just east of this city

Answer 17

Melbourne

Question 18

Where is Heathcote and what kind of wine is it known for?

Answer 18

NSW - Shiraz

Question 19

Coonawarra is the best known region of this zone

Answer 19

Limestone Coast Zone

Question 20

Clare Valley and Eden Valley are cooler than most surrounding areas. why is this?

Answer 20

Clare Valley - cold nights
Eden Valley - high altitudes

Question 21

2 region by volume of production and where is it?

Answer 21

Riverland - South Australia