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Australia Flashcards

1
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Which two oceans bracket Australia

A

Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean

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2
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What state is home to Australia’s first vines and when were they planted

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New South Wales
(late 18th century)

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3
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When was commercial viticulture established across southern Australia

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1820s-1840s

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4
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Until the late 20th century, what style of wine was Australia known for

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Bulk cheap sweet wines from the interior of the country

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5
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Where in Australia are most wine regions located

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Southeastern corner of the island

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6
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Why is viticulture not practiced in the center of Australia

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The climate is too hot and arid to support vines

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7
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What are the consequences of the hot dry climate in Australia in relation to grape ripening

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High levels of ripeness can lead to a lack of natural acidity in grapes

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8
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What ultra-premium Australian wine is a blend of grapes across multiple appellation

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Penfold’s Grange

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9
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Why are grapes generally harvested at night in Australia

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To preserve freshness and natural acidity in grapes

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10
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What is the appellation system used in Australia

A

Geographical Indications (GIs)

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11
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What is the hierarchy of Australian GIs from largest to smallest

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  1. Country (Anywhere in Australia)
  2. Southeastern Australia
  3. State of Origin
  4. Zones (can cross states)
  5. Regions
  6. Sub-regions
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12
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What is Australia’s minimum requirement for grape, vintage, and region if stated on the label

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85%

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13
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What 5 states are included in the Southeastern Australia GI superzone

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  1. Tasmania
  2. Victoria
  3. South Australia
  4. New South Wales
  5. Queensland
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14
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What mountain range separates the wetter coastal areas of New South Wales with the warm interior

A

The Great Diving Range

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15
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What is the capital of New South Wales

A

Sydney

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16
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What is the famous sub-region within New South Wales

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Hunter Valley

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17
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What is the climate of New South Wales

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Subtropical and wet on eastern side of the Great Dividing Range
Dry and arid west of the Great Diving Range

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18
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What are the two most important GIs of New South Wales

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  1. Hunter Valley GI
  2. Riverina GI
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19
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What is the climate of Hunter Valley GI

A

Subtropical

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20
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What is the topography of Hunter Valley GI

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Flat gentle river valley

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21
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What are the 3 primary grapes of Hunter Valley GI

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Semillon
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon

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22
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Where is Riverina GI located

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New South Wales, west of the Great Diving Range

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23
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What is the climate of Riverina

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Hot, humid

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24
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What style of wine is produced in Riverina GI

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Bulk wine

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25
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What percentage of Australia’s total wine output originates in Riverina

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25%

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26
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What is the smallest mainland state in Australia

27
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What is the climate of Victoria

A

Cool maritime near coast
Continental inland

28
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What is the climate of Yarra Valley

A

Cool maritime

29
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What are the primary grapes of Yarra Valley

A

Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Shiraz

30
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What are the two primary soil types of Yarra Valley

A

Sandy-loam
Red basalt

31
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What styles of wine are produced in Yarra Valley

A

Still
Sparkling

32
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What is the climate of Mornington Peninsuka

33
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What are the primary grape varietals planted in Mornington Peninsula

A

Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
Chardonnay

34
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What GI is shared between New South Wales and Victoria

A

Murray-Darling

35
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What are the primary grape varietals of Murray-Darling

A

Chardonnay
Shiraz

36
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What are the 3 GIs nestled within Central Victoria

A

Bendigo
Heathcote
Goulburn Valley

37
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What is notable about Goulburn Valley GI

A

Boast some extremely old Marssane and Shiraz vines

38
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What style of wine is Rutherglen GI famous for

A

Fortified wines called Stickies

39
Q

What is a synonym for Muscat Rouge a Petits Grains in Australia

A

Brown Muscat

40
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What is the capital of South Australia

41
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What is the climate of Coonwarra

A

Cool climate with maritime influence

42
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What is the special soil type found in Coonwarra

A

Terra Rossa

43
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What grape is best suited to Coonwarra’s Terra Rossa

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

44
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What grape varietals are grown in Padthaway GI

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Riesling
Pinot Gris
Chardonnay

45
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What is the famous soil type found in Padthaway GI

A

Terra Rossa

46
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What style of wine is Riverland GI known for

47
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What is the climate of McLaren Vale

A

Mediterranean

48
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What grape varietals are grown in McLaren Vale GI

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Rhône Varietals

49
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What is the climate of Adelaide Hills

A

Cool maritime climate

50
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What are the primary grape varietals grown in the Adeilade Hills

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir

51
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What is the climate of Clare Valley GI

A

Warm continental

52
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What is the style of Riesling produced in Clare Valley GI

A

Ageworthy, dry, higher in alcohol and body than old world examples of Riesling

53
Q

What is the premium wine producing region of South Australia famous for Shiraz

A

Barossa Valley

54
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What vinification technique is often used in Barossa Valley to brighten and lift the Shiraz

A

Co-fermentation with Viognier

55
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What is notable about the vines of Barossa Valley

A

They are exceedingly old as Phylloxera has never reached the region

56
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What is the climate of Eden Valley

57
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What are the primary grapes of Eden Valley GI

A

Riesling, Chardonnay, Viognier
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon

58
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What is the style of Eden Valley Riesling

A

Dry, crisp acidity from elevation

59
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What is the capital of Western Australia

60
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What is the most important GI of Western Australia

A

Margaret River GI

61
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What is the climate of Margaret River GI

62
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What are the primary grape varietals of Margaret River

A

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Blends

63
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What feature moderates the warm climate of Margaret River GI

A

The Indian Ocean

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