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Which two oceans bracket Australia

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Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean

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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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When was commercial viticulture established across southern Australia

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1820s-1840s

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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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Where in Australia are most wine regions located

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Southeastern corner of the island

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

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Penfold’s Grange

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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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What is the appellation system used in Australia

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Geographical Indications (GIs)

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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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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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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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What mountain range separates the wetter coastal areas of New South Wales with the warm interior

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The Great Diving Range

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What is the capital of New South Wales

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Sydney

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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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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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What is the climate of Hunter Valley GI

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Subtropical

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What is the topography of Hunter Valley GI

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Flat gentle river valley

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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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Where is Riverina GI located

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New South Wales, west of the Great Diving Range

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What is the climate of Riverina

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Hot, humid

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What style of wine is produced in Riverina GI

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Bulk wine

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What percentage of Australia's total wine output originates in Riverina
25%
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What is the smallest mainland state in Australia
Victoria
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What is the climate of Victoria
Cool maritime near coast Continental inland
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What is the climate of Yarra Valley
Cool maritime
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What are the primary grapes of Yarra Valley
Pinot Noir Chardonnay Shiraz
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What are the two primary soil types of Yarra Valley
Sandy-loam Red basalt
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What styles of wine are produced in Yarra Valley
Still Sparkling
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What is the climate of Mornington Peninsuka
Martime
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What are the primary grape varietals planted in Mornington Peninsula
Pinot Noir Pinot Gris Chardonnay
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What GI is shared between New South Wales and Victoria
Murray-Darling
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What are the primary grape varietals of Murray-Darling
Chardonnay Shiraz
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What are the 3 GIs nestled within Central Victoria
Bendigo Heathcote Goulburn Valley
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What is notable about Goulburn Valley GI
Boast some extremely old Marssane and Shiraz vines
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What style of wine is Rutherglen GI famous for
Fortified wines called Stickies
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What is a synonym for Muscat Rouge a Petits Grains in Australia
Brown Muscat
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What is the capital of South Australia
Adeilade
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What is the climate of Coonwarra
Cool climate with maritime influence
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What is the special soil type found in Coonwarra
Terra Rossa
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What grape is best suited to Coonwarra's Terra Rossa
Cabernet Sauvignon
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What grape varietals are grown in Padthaway GI
Cabernet Sauvignon Riesling Pinot Gris Chardonnay
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What is the famous soil type found in Padthaway GI
Terra Rossa
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What style of wine is Riverland GI known for
Bulk wine
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What is the climate of McLaren Vale
Mediterranean
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What grape varietals are grown in McLaren Vale GI
Cabernet Sauvignon Rhône Varietals
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What is the climate of Adelaide Hills
Cool maritime climate
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What are the primary grape varietals grown in the Adeilade Hills
Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Pinot Noir
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What is the climate of Clare Valley GI
Warm continental
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What is the style of Riesling produced in Clare Valley GI
Ageworthy, dry, higher in alcohol and body than old world examples of Riesling
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What is the premium wine producing region of South Australia famous for Shiraz
Barossa Valley
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What vinification technique is often used in Barossa Valley to brighten and lift the Shiraz
Co-fermentation with Viognier
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What is notable about the vines of Barossa Valley
They are exceedingly old as Phylloxera has never reached the region
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What is the climate of Eden Valley
Cool
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What are the primary grapes of Eden Valley GI
Riesling, Chardonnay, Viognier Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon
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What is the style of Eden Valley Riesling
Dry, crisp acidity from elevation
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What is the capital of Western Australia
Perth
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What is the most important GI of Western Australia
Margaret River GI
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What is the climate of Margaret River GI
Maritime
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What are the primary grape varietals of Margaret River
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Blends
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What feature moderates the warm climate of Margaret River GI
The Indian Ocean

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