Australia Flashcards
What is the primary grape variety grown in the Barossa Valley?
Shiraz
True or False: The Margaret River region is known for its white wine production.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ region is famous for its cool climate and Chardonnay grapes.
Yarra Valley
What is the main wine-producing state in Australia?
South Australia
Which Australian wine region is recognized for its high-quality Riesling?
Clare Valley
True or False: Tasmania is known for producing predominantly red wines.
False
What is the significance of the term ‘Geographical Indication’ (GI) in Australian wine?
It denotes a specific region where the grapes are grown.
Which region is known as Australia’s oldest wine region?
Hunter Valley
Multiple choice: Which of the following regions is NOT located in South Australia? A) Barossa Valley B) Margaret River C) McLaren Vale D) Adelaide Hills
B) Margaret River
What grape variety is primarily associated with the McLaren Vale region?
Shiraz
Fill in the blank: The ________ region is famous for its sparkling wine production.
Tasmania
True or False: The Adelaide Hills region is known for both red and white wines.
True
What is the main grape variety used in the production of wines from the Swan Valley?
Chenin Blanc
Which region is known for its fortified wines?
Rutherglen
What is the primary climate type of the Barossa Valley?
Mediterranean
Multiple choice: Which of the following regions is renowned for its Pinot Noir? A) Swan Valley B) Yarra Valley C) Barossa Valley D) Riverland
B) Yarra Valley
Fill in the blank: The ________ region is located in Western Australia and is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon.
Margaret River
What is the term for wines produced from grapes grown in a specific region in Australia?
Regional wines
True or False: The Limestone Coast is known for producing predominantly white wines.
False
Which region is recognized for its unique terroir that influences wine flavor profiles?
Coonawarra
What is the most planted grape variety in Australia?
Shiraz
Which wine region is famous for its ‘Terra Rossa’ soil?
Coonawarra
Fill in the blank: The ________ region is known for its high altitude vineyards.
High Country
Multiple choice: Which region is part of the Great Southern wine region? A) Margaret River B) Frankland River C) Barossa Valley D) Clare Valley
B) Frankland River
What type of wine is the Hunter Valley predominantly known for?
Semillon
True or False: The Riverland region is known for its premium quality wines.
False
