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Australia Flashcards

1
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What is the climate of Australia

A

Hot, dry interior, cooler near coast.

Cool maritime to warm

Mediterranean to hot and arid.

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What is the main white grape of Australia

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Chardonnay

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3
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What are the red grapes of Australia

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Shiraz
Grenache
Cabernet Sauvignon

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4
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Name all the white grapes in Australia

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Riesling
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend Semillon (Hunter)
Muscat

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5
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Most famous soil type in Australia

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Coonawarra: Terra Rossa

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6
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What is the other name of Shiraz and where is it from

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Syrah and Northern Rhone in France

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7
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When did wine come to Australia?

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In 1788 when planted (near Sydney) planted purchased grape vines from Cape Town, South Africa

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8
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When did Phylloxera hit Australia and what areas were effected the most?

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Late 1800’s and Victoria and New South Wales were hit the hardest

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9
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What was the original type of wines Australia was known to make?

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Sweet fortified wines, until the late 20th century

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When did Australia began to make single grape varietal wines?

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In the 1960’s and 1970’s with the emergence of California and other non European countries, Australia turned to make classic wines

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11
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What is the most important grape grown in Australia and why?

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Shiraz due to the extremely warm climate in South Australia

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12
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What is Penfolds Grange Shiraz

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Created from the best Shiraz vintages in Australia, one of the worlds greatest wines ever produced

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13
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What type of wine laws does Australia have?

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Laws similar to the United States:

  • loose
  • can grow anything and anywhere
  • no specific winemaking practices have to be followed
    -85% labeling required for grape variety, vintage, and
    origin
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14
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Australian Wine Law

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GI Refers to a geographic place of origin only, no other additional laws.

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15
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How does Australia label their wines?

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By grape varietal

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16
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If a grape is listed on a label of Australian wine, what percentage of the grape must make up that wine?

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85%

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17
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What is the requirements for regional labeling of Australian wines?

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85% of the grapes must come from the listed region

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18
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What is Geographic Indications?

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Also known as G.I

Australia official wine producing areas

A hierarchy of size was established

Based more off physical location than viticultural reasons

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19
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Largest official geographic indication

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South Eastern Australia - is the only region that is larger than a single state, covering all or part of every state in southern and eastern australia

20
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Physical features in Australia

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Elevation in South Australia, currents from Antarctica

21
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Where are the best grapes grown in Australia?

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Best vineyards are near the cooler coast

22
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What are the two types of Chardonnays made in Australia

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  • oaky and buttery flavors (taste manipulated by the oak barrels)
  • Cooler - Climate Regions will produce more reserved and acidic wines
23
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Discuss irrigation for Australia

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Irrigation is necessary in the country interior

24
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Discuss grape growing in Australia

A

Concept of blending across regions
for volume
100+ year old vines exist

25
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Discuss winemaking in Australia

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(-) Traditional: Blending across regions, American oak

(-) Modern: Single GI/site, French oak

(-) Rutherglen: Fortified wines

26
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What is the top producing region in Australia?

A

South Eastern Australia GI

27
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Regions in Australia

A

Western Australia

South Australia

New South Wales

Victoria

Tasmania

28
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Where are fortified wines made?

A

Rutherglen

29
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GI in Western Australia Region

A

Margaret River GI

30
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GI in South Australia GI

A

Coonawarra GI

31
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GI in New South Wales

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Hunter Valley GI

32
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GIs in Victoria GI

A

Yarra Valley GI

33
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What Are the main grapes of Margaret River?

A

White: Chardonnay

Red: Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon

34
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South Eastern Australia GI

A

Riverina GI
Murray Darling GI

35
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South Australia GIs

A

Barossa Valley

McLaren Vale

Clare Valley

Coonawarra

Eden Valley GI

36
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What are the main grapes of Barossa Valley?

A

Red: Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Grenache

White: Riesling

Note:
Higher Elevation: produces Shiraz

Lower Elevation: produces Riesling

37
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What type wines are made in McLaren Vale?

A

Shiraz

Grenache

Bordeaux varieties

White: Chardonnay

38
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Superzone (South Eastern Australia)

A

(-) Spans Wide Geographic Area: The South Eastern Australia superzone spans multiple states,

(-) Allows winemakers to blend grapes from various regions within the zone, ensuring consistency and affordability, especially for entry-level and mass-market wines.

(-) Wines labeled “South Eastern Australia” prioritize accessibility and drinkability over regional specificity, often featuring popular varietals like Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon

39
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What are the Superzone geographies

A

(-) New South Wales
(-) Victoria
(-) South Australia
(-) Queensland
(-) Tasmania

Covering renowned wine regions like Barossa Valley and Hunter Valley.

40
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Proprietary Blends / Producer

A

Penfold’s Grange

41
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Service of Beverage

A

Screw Caps

42
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Food and Beverage pairings

A

(-) Ripe Shiraz with intense grilled or barbecued meat.

(-) Use Clare or Eden Riesling like New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

(-) Yarra Pinot Noir parallels Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
(-) Yarra Chardonnay works like Sonoma Coast Chardonnay.

(-) Margaret River Bordeaux blends are elegant like wines from Bordeaux.

43
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Yellowtail Model

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(-) Simple Offering: Yellow Tail simplified wine with easy-to-understand labels and approachable flavors, appealing to casual drinkers.

(-) Broad Appeal: Targeted non-traditional wine consumers by crafting smooth, easy-drinking wines.

(-) Efficient Sourcing: Used South Eastern Australia vineyards to ensure consistent quality and meet global demand.

44
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Who produces Grange?

A

Penfolds

45
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How did Victoria lose its position as the leading wine producing area in Australia

A

Phylloxera decimated the Vines of Victoria

46
Q

If a wine from Australia is labeled by variety, vintage or region what is the grape requirements

A

85%

47
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In Australia if there are multiple varieties are listed on the label what are the requirements

A

Grapes must be listed in order of proportion in the blend

VB - Court of Master Sommeliers - Certified (41 decks)

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