Australia

Question 1

Which Australian state is most famous for its sparkling wine?

Answer 1

Tasmania

Question 2

Which are of wine was the major focus of the Australian wine industry in the 50s?

Answer 2

Fortified wine

Question 3

What grape is most likely to be found in Eden valley?
Sauvignon Blanc
Merlot
Riesling
Pinot noir

Answer 3

Riesling

Question 4

In which state Australia’s first grapevines were planted?

Answer 4

New South Wales

Question 5

True or false:
Australi’s two largest rivers, the Murray and Murrumbidgee, both flow through Western Australia

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Mataro is a synonym for?

Answer 6

Mourvedre

Question 7

Rank the following wine regions west to east (1W-4E):
Hunter
Margaret River
Barossa Valley
Yarra Valley

Answer 7

Hunter 4
Margaret River 1
Barossa Valley 2
Yarra Valley 3

Question 8

What type of oak was most commonly used in Australia until recently?

Answer 8

300L American hogshead

Question 9

In which decade was the first ‘Penfolds Grange’ released?

Answer 9

1950s

Question 10

True or False:
The oldest continuously producing Grenache and Shiraz vines in the world are found in South Australia.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

In which state is Margaret River?

Answer 11

Western Australia

Question 12

In which state is McLaren vale?

Answer 12

South Australia

Question 13

In which state is Yara valley?

Answer 13

Victoria

Question 14

The king and Alpine valley are located in which zone of Victoria?

Answer 14

Northeast Victoria

Question 15

What is the most important GI for fine wine in Limestone coast?

Answer 15

Coonawara