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Australia Flashcards

1
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What year was the first commercial vineyard established in Australia?

A

1788

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2
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True or False: Australia is known for its wine production since the 19th century.

A

True

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3
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What is the most widely planted grape variety in Australia?

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Shiraz

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4
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Fill in the blank: The Australian wine region known for its cool climate and high-quality Pinot Noir is called ______.

A

Mornington Peninsula

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5
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Which Australian wine region is famous for its fortified wines?

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Rutherglen

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6
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What percentage of Australia’s wine production comes from the state of South Australia?

A

About 50%

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7
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Name one of the key wine regions in Western Australia.

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Margaret River

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8
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True or False: Australia has a classification system similar to France’s AOC for its wine regions.

A

False

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9
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What is a common climate type for the majority of Australian wine regions?

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Mediterranean climate

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10
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Which grape variety is primarily used to produce Australia’s famous dessert wine, Tokay?

A

Muscat

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11
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Fill in the blank: The Australian wine region known for its Barossa Valley Shiraz is located in ______.

A

South Australia

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12
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What is the term for the practice of blending different grape varieties in winemaking?

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Assemblage

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13
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Which region is known for producing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon in Australia?

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Coonawarra

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14
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True or False: The first vineyards in Australia were planted by convicts.

A

True

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15
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What is the main grape used in the production of Australian sparkling wine?

A

Chardonnay

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16
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Name a significant historical event that impacted the Australian wine industry in the 20th century.

A

Phylloxera outbreak

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17
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What is the primary wine regulatory body in Australia?

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Wine Australia

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18
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Fill in the blank: The region known for its unique terroir and premium wine production is called ______.

A

Tasmania

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19
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Which grape variety is associated with the Hunter Valley region?

A

Semillon

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20
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What is the average yield of grapes per hectare in Australia?

A

Around 10 tons

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21
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True or False: Australian wines are often labeled with both grape variety and region.

A

True

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22
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What is the significance of the term ‘Old Vine’ in Australian wine?

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Refers to vines that are at least 35 years old

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23
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Which Australian wine region is known for its Mediterranean climate and excellent Shiraz?

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McLaren Vale

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24
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Fill in the blank: The ‘Great Southern’ region is located in ______.

A

Western Australia

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25
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What is one of the most popular wine styles produced in Australia?

A

Shiraz red wine

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26
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Which Australian state is home to the majority of the country’s wine production?

A

South Australia

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27
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What does the term ‘terroir’ refer to in winemaking?

A

The environmental factors that affect a vineyard’s characteristics

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28
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What major river is known for influencing the wine regions in South Australia?

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The Murray River.

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29
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True or False: The Great Dividing Range is a significant mountain range affecting Australia’s wine regions.

A

True.

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30
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Fill in the blank: The _____ Valley is famous for its Shiraz and is located in South Australia.

A

Barossa.

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31
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Which major city is considered the gateway to the Yarra Valley wine region?

A

Melbourne.

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32
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What is the primary soil type found in the Margaret River region?

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Gravelly loam.

33
Q

Which Australian wine region is known for its cool climate and produces high-quality Pinot Noir?

A

Yarra Valley.

34
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following regions is NOT known for wine production? A) Barossa Valley B) Hunter Valley C) Sydney D) Margaret River

A

C) Sydney.

35
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What type of wine is the Hunter Valley primarily known for?

36
Q

True or False: Tasmania is renowned for its sparkling wines.

37
Q

Which river is crucial for irrigation in the wine regions of Victoria?

A

The Goulburn River.

38
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ region in Western Australia is famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon.

A

Margaret River.

39
Q

What is the main influence of the ocean on the wine regions of Australia?

A

Moderating temperatures.

40
Q

Which city is known for its proximity to the Adelaide Hills wine region?

41
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What is the predominant soil type in the Barossa Valley?

A

Clay and sandy soils.

42
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Multiple Choice: Which Australian region is characterized by limestone soils? A) Coonawarra B) Barossa Valley C) Swan Valley D) Yarra Valley

A

A) Coonawarra.

43
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True or False: The climate in the Swan Valley is classified as Mediterranean.

44
Q

What effect do mountains have on wine production in Australia?

A

They create varied microclimates.

45
Q

Which region is famous for its fortified wines?

A

Rutherglen.

46
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ River is a key feature of the wine region in South Australia.

47
Q

What is the significance of soil types in Australian wine production?

A

They affect drainage and nutrient availability.

48
Q

What is the main grape variety grown in the Clare Valley?

49
Q

Which city is close to the famous wine region of the Barossa Valley?

50
Q

What type of wine is primarily produced in the McLaren Vale region?

51
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True or False: The Riverina region is known for producing high volumes of wine.

52
Q

What is the role of rivers in Australian viticulture?

A

They provide irrigation and define regions.

53
Q

Which Australian wine region is particularly known for its cool climate and high altitude?

A

Adelaide Hills.

54
Q

What is the primary regulatory body for the Australian wine industry?

A

Wine Australia

55
Q

True or False: The Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation was established to promote Australian wine.

56
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for setting standards for wine labeling in Australia.

A

Australian Grape and Wine Authority

57
Q

Which institution is known for its research and development in the Australian wine sector?

A

The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI)

58
Q

What year was the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation established?

59
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of Wine Australia? A) Research funding B) Market development C) Tax collection

A

C) Tax collection

60
Q

What is the main goal of the Australian Grape and Wine Authority?

A

To enhance the competitiveness of the Australian grape and wine industry.

61
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True or False: The AWRI only focuses on wine production and does not engage in marketing.

62
Q

What does the acronym ‘AWRI’ stand for?

A

Australian Wine Research Institute

63
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ supports the development of wine tourism in Australia.

A

Wine Australia

64
Q

Which organization oversees the integrity of wine labeling in Australia?

A

The Australian Grape and Wine Authority

65
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key focus area for the AWRI? A) Climate change B) Computer science C) Automotive engineering

A

A) Climate change

66
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What is the role of the National Wine Centre of Australia?

A

To provide education and research on wine.

67
Q

True or False: The Australian Wine Export Council is involved in promoting Australian wines overseas.

68
Q

What is the significance of the Wine Australia Act 2013?

A

It established the current framework for the regulation of the wine industry in Australia.

69
Q

Fill in the blank: The _____ is a partnership between the government and the wine industry to promote sustainability.

A

Sustainable Winegrowing Australia program

70
Q

What institution provides training and resources for viticulture and winemaking?

A

TAFE and various universities

71
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a major wine region in Australia? A) Barossa Valley B) Great Barrier Reef C) Nullarbor Plain

A

A) Barossa Valley

72
Q

True or False: The Australian wine industry has a significant impact on the economy.

73
Q

What is the purpose of the Australian Wine Industry Code of Conduct?

A

To provide guidelines for ethical behavior in the wine industry.

74
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for research into grapevine diseases and pests.

75
Q

Which body conducts the annual Australian Wine Industry Outlook Conference?

A

Wine Australia

76
Q

What is the function of the Australian Grape and Wine Authority’s Wine Export Approval System?

A

To ensure compliance with export regulations.

77
Q

True or False: The Australian wine industry is solely focused on domestic markets.

78
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What is the role of the Wine Industry Suppliers Australia?

A

To represent suppliers to the wine industry.

79
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Multiple Choice: Which institution is primarily focused on wine research and innovation? A) AWRI B) Wine Australia C) National Wine Centre

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