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1
Q

Match the GI to the Australian state in which it is located.
A. Margaret River
B. Hunter Valley
C. McLaren Vale Correct
D. Yarra Valley

  1. Victoria
  2. Western Australia
  3. New South Wales
  4. South Australia
A

A. Western Australia
B. New South Wales
C. South Australia
D. Victoria

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In which zone of South Australia would you find the Mount Benson GI?

A

Limestone Coast

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3
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Match the GI to its closest major market.
A. Yarra Valley
B. Hunter Valley
C. Margaret River
D. Barossa Valley
E. Tasmania

  1. Adelaide
  2. Hobart
  3. Melbourne
  4. Sydney
  5. Perth
A

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

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4
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Match the wine to the respective producer.

A “Octavius”
B “Dead Arm”
C “Diana Madeline”
D “The Laird”

  1. Cullen
  2. Torbreck
  3. Yalumba
  4. d’Arenberg
A

A. Yalumba
B. d’Arenberg
C. Cullen
D. Torbreck

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5
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What body of water is directly west of McLaren Vale GI?
Gulf of St. Vincent
Port Phillip Bay
Spencer Gulf
Gulf of Carpentaria

A

Gulf of St. Vincent

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6
Q

What grape is used to produce Grosset’s “Polish Hill”?
Shiraz
Grenache
Riesling
Cabernet Sauvignon

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7
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Rutherglen Muscat labeled “Rare” must be exactly 20 years old in age.
True/False

A

False

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8
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Chambers, Campbell’s, and Buller are top producers in which region?
Hunter Valley GI
Rutherglen GI
Barossa Valley GI
Glenrowan GI

A

Glenrowan GI

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9
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Seppeltsfield and Rowland Flat are informal sub-regions in which of the following GIs?
Barossa Valley
Rutherglen
Eden Valley
Yarra Valley
Hunter Valley

A

Barossa Valley

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10
Q

What is the most important GI for fine wines in the Limestone Coast?
McLaren Vale
Fleurieu
Coonawarra
Mornington Peninsula

A

Coonawarra

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11
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In which GI would you find the sub-region of Nagambie Lakes?
Heathcote
Alpine Valleys
Goulburn Valley
Strathbogie Ranges
Yarra Valley

A

Goulburn Valley

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12
Q

What grape variety is used to produce Australian Topaque?
Muscadelle
Muscat of Alexandria
Pinot Gris
Semillon

A

Muscadelle

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13
Q

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

A

Adelaide Hills

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14
Q

Where does Australia currently rank in terms of total production worldwide?
4th (Your Answer)
5th
7th
11th

A

7th

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15
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The King and Alpine Valleys are located in which zone of Victoria?
Western Victoria
Northwest Victoria
Central Victoria
Port Philip
Northeast Victoria

A

Northeast Victoria

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16
Q

What is the second most planted red grape in Australia?
Grenache (Your Answer)
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
Mataro

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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17
Q

Which Australian states have been affected by phylloxera?

New South Wales
Western Australia
South Australia
Victoria

A

New South Wales
Victoria

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18
Q

Albany, Denmark, _______, Porongurup, Mount Barker are the sub-regions of Great Southern GI?

A

Frankland River

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19
Q

How many wines were classified as “Exceptional” in the Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine VII?
4
9
22
53
115

20
Q

Who produces “Vat 1” Sémillon?
Tyrrell’s
Campbell’s
Buller
Chambers
Stanton & Killeen

A

Tyrrell’s

21
Q

Who produces “Cyril” Cabernet Sauvignon?
Yalumba
Jim Barry
Wendouree
Henschke

22
Q

What zones does the Adelaide Superzone include? (Select all that apply)

Barossa
Limestone Coast
Fleurieu
Mount Lofty Ranges
Lower Murray

A

Barossa
Fleurieu
Mount Lofty Ranges

23
Q

What is the most widely planted red grape of Tasmania?
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache
Shiraz

A

Pinot Noir

24
Q

Penley Estate, Wynn’s, and Parker are top producers in what region?
Barossa Valley
Coonawarra
McLaren Vale
Clare Valley

A

Coonawarra

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Match the GI to the Australian state it is located in. A. Blackwood Valley B. Mornington Peninsula C. Cowra D. Robe 1. Western Australia 2. South Australia 3. Victoria 4. New South Wales
A. Western Australia B. Victoria C. New South Wales D. South Australia
26
What is the term for fortified "Sherry-like" wines of Australia?
Apera
27
What GI is the producer Clarendon Hills located in? Barossa Valley Clare Valley McLaren Vale Adelaide Hills
McLaren Vale
28
Who is the largest sparkling wine producer in Tasmania?
Jansz
29
Match the famed winemaker to their home region of production. A. Chester Osborne B. John Duval C. Andrew Pirie D. Denis Horgan 1. Barossa Valley 2. Tasmania 3. Margaret River 4. McLaren Vale
A. McLaren Vale B. Barossa Valley C. Tasmania D. Margaret River
30
Which of the following wines is most likely to have a final alcohol content of 12.8%? 2008 Ben Glaetzer "Amon-ra" 2008 Mount Mary "Quintet" 2008 Mollydooker "Blue Eyed Boy" 2008 Rockford "Basket Press
2008 Mount Mary "Quintet"
31
RDI is most likely to be utilized in which of the following regions? Tasmania Hunter Valley Riverland Yarra Valley
Riverland
32
Match the following wineries to the decade they were established. A. Yalumba Winery B. Wyndham's Estate C. Torbreck D. Henschke E. Leeuwin Estate 1. 1860s 2. 1970s 3. 1840s 4. 1820s 5. 1990s
Match the following wineries to the decade they were established. A. 1840s B. 1820s C. 1990s D. 1860s E. 1970s
33
Mallee Point, Painter's Cove, Yellow Tail, and Yenda Vale are part of what larger winery? Casella Treasury Wine Estates Pernod Ricard Pacific McGuigan Simeon Hardy's
Casella
34
Wilyabrup, Yallingup, and Karridale are all informal sub-regions found in what GI? Yarra Valley Barossa Valley Margaret River McLaren Vale Hunter Valley
35
What is the greatest challenge to organic and biodynamic winemaking in Australia? Heat Lack of water Lack of labor Lack of interest Widespread disease
Lack of labor
36
In what GI are you most likely to find the group of producers collectively known as "The First Five?" Margaret River Barossa Valley Coonawarra Hunter Valley Rutherglen
Margaret River
37
Match the historical figure to their contribution to Australian wine history. A. James Busby B. Captain Arthur Philip C. Gregory Blaxland 1. Made Australia's first wine 2. Brought Vitis vinifera cuttings from France and Spain. 3. Planted first vines in Australia
A. Brought Vitis vinifera cuttings from France and Spain. B. Planted first vines in Australia C. Made Australia's first wine
38
Select all grape varieties used in the production of the wine Seppetsfield 100 Years Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Mataro Chambourcin Grenache
Shiraz Mataro Grenache
39
Match the region to its river. A. Para River B. Murray River C. Coal River D. Goulburn River
A. Barossa B. Riverland C. Tasmania D. Strathbogie Ranges
40
Select all GIs that are located within the Central Ranges zone. Northern Slopes Mudgee Orange Cowra Hastings River
Mudgee Orange Cowra
41
Which of the following wines is generally harvested first in Australia? Clare Valley Riesling Margaret River Chardonnay Yarra Valley Pinot Gris Hunter Valley Sémillon
Hunter Valley Sémillon
42
The Laird, The Pict, and The Factor are all wines produced by this Barossa winery. Elderton Charles Cimicky Grant Burge Peter Lehmann Torbreck
Torbreck
43
In terms of heat summation, on average what is the coldest GI in Mainland Australia? Margaret River Adelaide Hills Northern Slopes New England Australia Mornington Peninsula
Adelaide Hills
44
Main Ridge Estate and Paringa Estate are located in which wine growing region? Yarra Valley Gippsland Mornington Peninsula Tasmania
45
What Is seen as the most challenging cool vintage for South Australian reds between 2007 and 2011? 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
2011
46
According to Barossa's Old Vine Charter, what is the minimum age a vine must reach in order to be labeled as an "Ancestor" vine? 35 years 70 years 100 years 125 years
125 years
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