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1
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When did the first vines arrive to Australia?

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In 1788 with the first fleet of British prisoners.

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Who owns Penfolds and Lindemans?

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Treasury Wine Estates.

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When and where did phylloxera first appeared in Australia?

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Second half of the 19th century in Victoria.

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4
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Who developed the bag-in-the-box technology?

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Australia.

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5
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Which two Australian bodies contributed to the scientific understanding of the grape?

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The Australian Wine Research Institute and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, both based in Adelaide.

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Which University in Australia its renowned for its oenology program?

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The University of Adelaide.

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7
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Is chaptalization allowed in Australia?

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No.

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8
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In which region is Clarendon Hills producer located?

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McLaren Vale, Fleurieu Zone, South Australia.

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9
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Which producer is producing the wine called “Astralis”?

What is the grape?

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Clarendon Hills.

Syrah.

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Which producer is producing the wine called “RunRig”?

What is the grape?

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Torbreck.

Shiraz.

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11
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When was Wine Australia established?

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1981.

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Which government authority oversees the wine industry, regulating label language, defining geographical boundaries of wine regions, moderating exports and trade and promoting the product in Australia?

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Wine Australia.

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13
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With which vintage was the Label Integrity Program introduced in Australia?

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1990.

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14
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What is the minimum percentage for wines labeled by variety, vintage or region in Australia?

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85%.

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15
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How are the appelations subdivided in Australia?

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Zone
Region
Sub-Region

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16
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What are the conditions defining both Regions and Sub-Regions in Australia?

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  • single tract of land.
  • must comprise at least 5 independently owned vineyards of minimum 5 hectares each.
  • minimum 500 tons of grapes annually output.
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17
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What does the term “Cream” mean in Australia?

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A style of Australian fortified sweet wine.

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18
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What are the additional production requirements for an Australian “Cream” fortified wine produced for the export market?

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  • must be produced using the solera system.
  • must be aged in oak barrels for min 3 years.
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19
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When was the multi state zone of South Eastern Australia authorized?

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1996.

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20
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In which state of Australia were the first vines planted?

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New South Wales, 1788.

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What is the name of the mountain ranges separating the wetter coastal areas from the more arid interior in New South Wales?

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The Great Dividing Range.

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22
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How else is Riverina called?

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Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area.

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23
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Which region in New South Wales produces over a half of the entire state’s production?

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Riverina.

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24
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Who produces Yellow Tail?

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Casella.

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25
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Who produces “Noble One”? Grape and style?

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De Bortoli. Semillon, sweet botrytised.

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26
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In which region would you find the producer called De Bortoli?

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Riverina, NSW, Australia.

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27
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In which region would you find the Brokenback Mountain Range?

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Hunter, NSW, Australia.

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28
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What is the climate of Hunter Valley?

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Subtropical, one of the warmest, most humid and wettest climates in Australia.

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What helps to mitigate the warm, subtropical climate of Hunter Valley?

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High amounts of humidity, afternoon cloud cover, rain and wind.

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30
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Which grape is referred as “Hunter Riesling”?

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Semillon.

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31
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Who produces “Vat 1”?

What is the grape?

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Tyrrell’s.

Semillon.

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32
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Where would you find the oldest plantings of Verdelho in Australia?

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In the Broke Fordwich sub-region of Hunter.

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33
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What are the sub-regions of Hunter?

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  1. Broke Fordwich
  2. Pokolbin
  3. Upper Hunter Valley
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34
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Where would you find the producer Clonakilla?

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Canberra District, NSW, Australia.

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35
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What are the most important red grapes in New South Wales?

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Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.

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36
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Where is Murray Darling GI?

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Big Rivers Zone, NSW, Australia.

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37
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Where is Swan Hill GI?

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Big Rivers Zone, NSW, Australia.

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38
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Where is Perricoota GI?

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Big Rivers Zone, NSW, Australia.

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39
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What are the regions of Big Rivers Zone in NSW?

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  1. Murray Darling GI
  2. Swan Hill GI
  3. Perricoota GI
  4. Riverina GI
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40
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Where is Riverina GI?

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Big Rivers Zone, NSW, Australia.

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41
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Which cool climate region in NSW is producing sparkling and still wines from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay?

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Tumbarumba GI.

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42
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Which regions are shared between NSW and Victoria?

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  1. Swan Hill GI
  2. Murray Darling GI
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43
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Where is Gundagai GI?

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Southern New South Wales Zone, NSW, Australia.

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44
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Where is Hilltops GI?

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Southern New South Wales Zone, NSW, Australia.

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45
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Where is Canberra Disctrict GI?

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Southern New South Wales Zone, NSW, Australia.

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46
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Where is Tumbarumba GI?

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Southern New South Wales Zone, NSW, Australia.

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47
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What are the regions of Southern New South Wales Zone in NSW?

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  1. Gundagai GI
  2. Hilltops GI
  3. Canberra Disctrict GI
  4. Tumbarumba GI
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48
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Where is Shoalhaven Coast GI?

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South Coast Zone, NSW, Australia.

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49
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Where is Southern Highlands GI?

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South Coast Zone, NSW, Australia

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50
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What are the regions of South Coast Zone in NSW?

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  1. Southern Highlands GI
  2. Shoalhaven Coast GI
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51
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Where is Cowra GI?

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Central Ranges Zone, NSW, Australia.

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52
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Where is Orange GI?

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Central Ranges Zone, NSW, Australia.

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53
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Where is Mudgee GI?

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Central Ranges Zone, NSW, Australia.

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54
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What are the regions of Central Ranges Zone in NSW?

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  1. Cowra GI
  2. Orange GI
  3. Mudgee GI
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55
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What is the sole region of the Northern Rivers Zone in NSW?

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Hastings River GI

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56
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Where is New England Australia GI located?

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Northern Slopes Zone, NSW.

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57
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Where would you find the Western Plains Zone?

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NSW, Australia.

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58
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Who is considered to be the father of viticulture in NSW?

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James Busby.

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59
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What is the name of the mountain range in Tumbarumba GI?

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Snowy Mountains.

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60
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Which sparkling wine from Hunter NSW was served to Napoleon during the 1855 Paris Exhibition closing ceremony?

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The wine of James King of Irrawang Vineyard.

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61
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What is the climate of Port Philip Zone in Victoria?

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Cool maritime.

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62
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What is the overall climate of Victoria?

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Cool, maritime near the coast and more continental in the Zones of North West Victoria, Central Victoria and North East Victoria.

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63
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Where is Henty GI?

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Western Victoria Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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64
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Where is Grampians GI?

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Western Victoria Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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65
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Where is Great Western GI?

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Sub-region of Grampians GI in Western Victoria Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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66
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Where is Pyrenees GI?

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Western Victoria Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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67
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What are the regions of Western Victoria Zone?

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  1. Henty GI
  2. Grampians GI
  3. Pyrenees GI
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68
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Where is Bendigo GI?

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Central Victoria Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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69
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Where is Heathcote GI?

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Central Victoria Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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70
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Where is Goulburn Valley GI

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Central Victoria Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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71
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Where is Strathbogie Ranges GI?

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Central Victoria Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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72
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Where is Upper Goulburn GI?

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Central Victoria Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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73
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Where is Nagambie Lakes GI?

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Sub-region of Goulburn Valley GI in Central Victoria Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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74
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What are the regions of Central Victoria Zone?

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  1. Bendigo GI
  2. Heathcote GI
  3. Goulburn Valley GI
  4. Strathbogie Ranges GI
  5. Upper Goulburn GI
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75
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Where is Glenrowan GI?

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North East Victoria Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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76
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Where is Rutherglen GI?

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North East Victoria Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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77
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Where is Beechworth GI?

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North East Victoria Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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78
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Where is Apline Valley GI?

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North East Victoria Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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79
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Where is King Valley GI?

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North East Victoria Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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80
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What are the regions of North East Victoria Zone?

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  1. Glenrowan GI
  2. Rutherglen GI
  3. Beechworth GI
  4. Alpine Valleys GI
  5. King Valley GI
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81
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Where is Geelong GI?

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Port Philip Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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82
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Where is Sunbury GI?

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Port Philip Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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83
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Where is Yarra Valley GI?

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Port Philip Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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84
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Where is Mornington Peninsula GI?

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Port Philip Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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85
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Where is Gipssland GI?

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Coastal Victoria, Australia.

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86
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What are the regions of Port Philip Zone?

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  1. Geelong GI
  2. Sunbury GI
  3. Macedon Ranges GI
  4. Yarra Valley GI
  5. Mornington Peninsula GI
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87
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Where is Macedon Ranges GI?

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Port Philip Zone, Victoria, Australia.

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88
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What are the regions of North West Victoria?

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Murray Darling GI
Swan Hill GI

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89
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Where is Murray Darling GI?

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Shared between Victoria and NSW.

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90
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Where is Swan Hill GI?

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Shared between Victoria and NSW.

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91
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When and which Champagne producer started the production of sparkling wines in Yara Valley?

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Moet et Chandon started Domaine Chandon in 1987.

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92
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Which GI in Victoria is the coolest?

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Mornington Penisnula GI in Port Philip Zone.

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93
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Who is producing “1860” Shiraz? In which GI?

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Tahbilk in Nagambie Lakes GI sub-region of Goulburn Valley GI in Central Victoria Zone, Australia.

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In which GI would you find the producer named Tahbilk?

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Nagambie Lakes GI, Goulburn Valley GI, Central Victoria Zone, Australia.

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95
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Which estate has the oldest Marsanne vines in Australia and possibly in the whole world?

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Tahbilk in Nagambie Lakes GI.

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96
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Age and residual sugar for Rutherglen Muscat.

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3 - 5 years
180 - 240 g/liter

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97
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Age and residual sugar for Classic Rutherglen Muscat.

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6 - 10 years
200 - 280 g/liter

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Age and residual sugar for Grand Rutherglen Muscat.

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11 - 19 years
270 - 400 g/liter

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99
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Age and residual sugar for Rare Rutherglen Muscat.

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min 20+ years
270 - 400 g/liter

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100
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Rutherglen Muscat classification.

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  1. Rutherglen Muscat - 3 to 5 years; 180 - 240 g/liter
  2. Classic Rutherglen Muscat - 6 to 10 years; 200 - 280 g/liter
  3. Grand Rutherglen Muscat - 11 to 19 years; 270 - 400 g/liter
  4. Rare Rutherglen Muscat - 20+ years; 270 - 400 g/liter
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101
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What are the soil types in Rutherglen?

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“Rutherglen loam” and “Black dog” (fine sandy loam)

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102
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What is Topaque?

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Sweet, fortified wine produced from Muscadelle grapes in Rutherglen and Glenrowan GIs in North East Victoria Zone. Initially it was called Tokay.

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103
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What is the climate of Coonawarra?

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Cool, maritime influenced.

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104
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Where would you find the producer called Majella?

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Coonawarra GI, Limestone Coast Zone, South Australia.

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105
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Who produces “GPL68”?

Where is it located?

What is the grape?

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Majella.

Coonawarra GI, Limestone Coast Zone, South Australia.

Cabernet Sauvignon.

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106
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Who produces “John Riddoch”?

Where is it located?

What is the grape?

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Wynns.

Coonawarra GI, Limestone Coast Zone, South Australia.

Cabernet Sauvignon.

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107
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Who produces “First Growth”?

Where is it located?

What is the grape?

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Parker Estate.

Coonawarra GI, Limestone Coast Zone, South Australia.

Cabernet Sauvignon.

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108
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Name 2 GIs where you can find “Terra Rossa” soils.

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Coonawarra and Padthaway.

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109
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What is the main viticultural hazard in Coonawarra?

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Spring frost.

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110
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Where is Mount Benson GI?

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Limestone Coast Zone, South Australia, Australia.

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111
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Where is Robe GI?

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Limestone Coast Zone, South Australia, Australia.

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112
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Where is Mount Gambier GI?

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Limestone Coast Zone, South Australia, Australia.

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113
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Where is Coonawarra GI?

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Limestone Coast Zone, South Australia, Australia.

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114
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Where is Wrattonbully GI?

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Limestone Coast Zone, South Australia, Australia.

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115
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Where is Padthaway GI?

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Limestone Coast Zone, South Australia, Australia.

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116
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What are the regions of Limestone Coast Zone?

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  1. Mount Benson GI
  2. Robe GI
  3. Mount Gambier GI
  4. Coonawarra GI
  5. Wrattonbully GI
  6. Padthaway GI
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117
Q

Where would you find the Lower Murray Zone?

What is its sole GI?

A

South Australia.

Riverland GI.

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118
Q

What is the climate of Riverland GI?

What is it known for?

A

Continental, hot with low rainfall.

Bulk wine production.

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119
Q

Where is Clare Valley GI?

A

Mount Lofty Ranges Zone, South Australia, Australia.

120
Q

Where is Adelaide Plains GI?

A

Mount Lofty Ranges Zone, South Australia, Australia.

121
Q

Where is Adelaide Hills GI?

A

Mount Lofty Ranges Zone, South Australia, Australia.

122
Q

What are the sub-segions of Adelaide Hills?

A
  1. Lenswood GI
  2. Picadilly Valley GI
123
Q

What are the regions of Mount Lofty Ranges Zone?

A
  1. Clare Valley GI
  2. Adelaide Plains GI
  3. Adelaide Hills GI
124
Q

Where would you find the Far North Zone?

What is its sole region?

A

South Australia, Australia.

Southern Flinders Ranges GI.

125
Q

Where is The Peninsulas Zone located?

A

South Australia, Australia.

126
Q

Where is Barossa Valley GI?

A

Barossa Zone, South Australia, Australia.

127
Q

Where is Eden Valley GI?

A

Barossa Zone, South Australia, Australia.

128
Q

What is the sub-region of Eden Valley GI?

A

High Eden GI.

129
Q

Where is Kangaroo Island GI?

A

Fleurieu Zone, South Australia, Australia.

130
Q

Where is Southern Fleurieu GI?

A

Fleurieu Zone, South Australia, Australia.

131
Q

Where is McLaren Vale GI?

A

Fleurieu Zone, South Australia, Australia.

132
Q

Where is Langhorne Creek GI?

A

Fleurieu Zone, South Australia, Australia.

133
Q

Where is Currency Creek GI?

A

Fleurieu Zone, South Australia, Australia.

134
Q

What are the regions of Fleurieu Zone?

A
  1. Kangaroo Island GI
  2. Southern Fleurieu GI
  3. McLaren Vale GI
  4. Langhorne Creek GI
  5. Currency Creek GI
135
Q

Which Zones form together the Adelaide Super Zone?

A

Fleurieu + Mount Lofty Ranges + Barossa

136
Q

What is the climate of Fleurieu Zone?

A

Mediterranean, tempered by the Southern Ocean currents to the west and lake Alexandria to the east.

137
Q

Which GI is the warmest and the most important region in Fleurieu Zone?

A

McLaren Vale GI.

138
Q

On which varieties is McLaren Vale GI mainly focusing on?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon and Red Rhone varieties (Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre).

139
Q

Who is producing “The Dead Arm Shiraz”?

In which region is located?

A

D’Arenberg.

McLaren Vale GI, South Australia, Australia.

140
Q

Who is producing the wine called “High Sands”?

Where is it located?

What is the grape?

A

Yangarra.

McLaren Vale GI, South Australia, Australia.

Grenache.

141
Q

Who is producing the Grenache based wine called “Eclipse”?

Where is it located?

A

Drew Noon.

McLaren Vale GI, South Australia, Australia.

142
Q

What is the climate of Adelaide Hills GI?

What are the predominant grapes?

A

Cool, mediterranean.

Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

143
Q

What are the unofficial sub-regions of Clare Valley?

What is their main soil type?

A

Watervale and Polish Hill.

Limestone and broken slate.

144
Q

Where would you find the producer called Grosset?

A

Clare Valley GI, Mount Lofty Ranges Zone, South Australia, Australia.

145
Q

What are the main factors that mitigate the warm continental climate of Clare Valley GI in order to produce top quality Riesling?

A

Higher altitude, west-facing slopes, cool afternoon breezes and low night time temperatures.

146
Q

Names and age for old vines according to the Barossa Old Vine Charter.

A
  1. Old Vines - 35+ years
  2. Survivor Vines - 70+ years
  3. Centenarian Vines - 100+ years
  4. Ancestor Vines - 125+ years
147
Q

Which Barrels are traditionally used in Barossa to age the wines?

What is their size?

A

American oak hogheads.

300 liters.

148
Q

In which GI would you find the following producers:
Torbreck, Peter Lehmann and Rockford?

A

Barossa Valley.

149
Q

Who produces the wine called “Mount Edelstone”?

In which GI is it located?

What is the grape?

A

Henschke.

Eden Valley GI, Barossa Zone, South Australia, Australia.

Shiraz.

150
Q

In which GI would you find the producers Pewsey Vale and Yalumba?

A

Eden Valley GI.

151
Q

What was the first vintage of “ Hill of Grace”?

A

1958.

152
Q

Where is Granite Belt GI?

A

Queensland, Australia

153
Q

Where is South Burnett GI?

A

Queensland, Australia

154
Q

What are the GIs of Queensland?

A
  1. Granite Belt GI
  2. South Burnett GI
155
Q

Where can you find Chateau Hornsby?

A

Northern Territory, Australia.

156
Q

Where can you find the highest vineyard in Australia?

A

In the New England Australia GI, Northern Slopes Zone, Australia. 1320 meters above sea level at black Mountain.

157
Q

Where can you find the Western Plains GI?

A

NSW, Australia.

158
Q

Where is Peel GI?

A

Greater Perth Zone, Western Australia, Australia.

159
Q

Where is Perth Hills GI?

A

Greater Perth Zone, Western Australia, Australia.

160
Q

Where is Swan District GI?

A

Greater Perth Zone, Western Australia, Australia.

161
Q

What is the sub-region of Swan District GI?

A

Swan Valley GI.

162
Q

Where can you find the Swan Valley GI?

A

Is a sub-region of Swan District GI in Greater Perth Zone of Western Australia, Australia.

163
Q

What are the regions of Greater Perth?

A
  1. Peel GI
  2. Perth Hills GI
  3. Swan District GI (Swan Valley GI sub-region)
164
Q

What is the name of the mountain range in Greater Perth, Western Australia?

A

Darling Range.

165
Q

Where is Blackwood Valley GI?

A

South West Australia Zone, Western Australia, Australia.

166
Q

Where is Geographe GI?

A

South West Australia Zone, Western Australia, Australia.

167
Q

Where is Great Southern GI?

A

South West Australia Zone, Western Australia, Australia.

168
Q

Where is Manjimup GI?

A

South West Australia Zone, Western Australia, Australia.

169
Q

Where is Margaret River GI?

A

South West Australia Zone, Western Australia, Australia.

170
Q

Where is Pemberton GI?

A

South West Australia Zone, Western Australia, Australia.

171
Q

What are the regions of South West Australia Zone in Western Australia?

A
  1. Blackwood Valley GI
  2. Geographe GI
  3. Great Southern GI
  4. Manjimup GI
  5. Margaret River GI
  6. Pemberton GI
172
Q

Where is Albany GI?

A

Great Southern, South West Australia Zone in Western Australia.

173
Q

Where is Denmark GI?

A

Great Southern, South West Australia Zone in Western Australia.

174
Q

Where is Frankland River GI?

A

Great Southern, South West Australia Zone in Western Australia.

175
Q

Where is Mount Barker GI?

A

Great Southern, South West Australia Zone in Western Australia.

176
Q

Where is Porongurup GI?

A

Great Southern, South West Australia Zone in Western Australia.

177
Q

What are the sub-regions of Great Southern GI?

A
  1. Albany GI
  2. Denmark GI
  3. Frankland River GI
  4. Mount Barker GI
  5. Porongurup GI
178
Q

What are the Zones of Western Australia?

A
  1. Greater Perth
  2. South West Australia
  3. Central Western Australia
  4. Eastern Plains, Inland and North of Western Australia
  5. West Australian South East Coastal
179
Q

Name the unofficial region in Queensland.

A

Darling Dows.

180
Q

What is the climate of Margaret River GI?

A

Maritime.

181
Q

Where would you find the producer called Cullen?

A

Margaret River, Western Australia.

182
Q

Who is producing “Diana Madeline”?

Where is the producer located?

What is the main grape?

A

Cullen Wines.

Margaret River GI.

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend.

183
Q

Who is producing “Tom Cullity”?

Where is the producer located?

What is the main grape?

A

Vasse Felix.

Margaret River GI, Western Australia.

Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.

184
Q

Who is the producer of the range called “Art Series”?

Where is it located?

A

Leeuwin Estate.

Margaret River GI, Western Australia.

185
Q

Where is the producer called Ten Minutes by Tractor located?

A

Mornington Peninsula GI, Port Philip Zone, Victoria, Australia.

186
Q

Where would you find the producer called Wendouree Cellars?

A

Clare Valley GI, Mount Lofty Ranges Zone, South Australia.

187
Q

Who produces “Underhill Shiraz”?

Where is it located?

A

Yarra Yering.

Yarra Valley GI, Port Philip Zone, Victoria, Australia.

188
Q

Name the 4 winemakers that made Grange to date.

A
  1. Max Schubert
  2. Don Ditter
  3. John Duval
  4. Peter Gago
189
Q

Who produces the “Graveyard Shiraz”?

Where is it located?

A

Brokenwood.

Hunter Valley GI, NSW, Australia.

190
Q

Who produces “Octavius Old Vine Shiraz”?

Where is the winery located?

What is special about its ageing process?

A

Yalumba.

Eden Valley, Barossa Zone, South Australia, Australia.

Aged in 100 liters American and French Oak barrels called “octaves”.

191
Q

Where would you find the producer called Jasper Hill?

A

Heathcote GI, Central Victoria Zone, Victoria.

192
Q

In which GI is the producer Jim Barry located?

A

Clare Valley GI, Mount Lofty Ranges Zone, South Australia, Australia.

193
Q

Who produces “Basket Press Shiraz”?

In which GI is located?

Who is the winemaker?

A

Rockford.

Barossa Valley GI, Barossa Zone, South Australia, Australia.

Robert O’Callaghan

194
Q

In which GI is the producer called Elderton located?

A

Barossa Valley GI, Barossa Zone, South Australia, Australia.

195
Q

Who produces “1927 Vines”?

What is the grape?

In which GI is the producer located?

A

Tahbilk.

Marsanne.

Nagambie Lakes GI, Goulburn Valley, Central Victoria Zone, Victoria, Australia.

196
Q

In which GI is the producer called Kilikanoon located?

A

Clare Valley GI, Mount Lofty Ranges Zone, South Australia, Australia.

197
Q

Who produces “Freedom 1843 Shiraz?

In which GI?

A

Langmeil

Barossa Valley GI, Barossa Zone, South Australia, Australia.

198
Q

In which GI would you find the producer called “Cape Mentelle”?

A

Margaret River GI, South West Australia Zone, Western Australia, Australia.

199
Q

In which GI would you find the producer called Shobbrook?

A

Barossa Valley GI, Barossa Zone, South Australia, Australia.

200
Q

Who is producing “Block 6 Shiraz”?

In which GI is the producer located?

A

Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards

McLaren Vale GI, Fleurieu Zone, South Australia, Australia.

201
Q

Where would you find the producer called Yering Station?

A

Yarra Valley, Port Philip Zone, Victoria, Australia.

202
Q

Which state is the coolest in Australia?

A

Tasmania.

203
Q

How can Tasmania broadly be divided?

A
  1. Northern Tasmania
  2. Southern Tasmania
204
Q

What are the unofficial regions of Northern Tasmania?

A
  1. Pipers River
  2. Tamar Valley
  3. North West Coast
205
Q

What are the unofficial regions of Southern Tasmania?

A
  1. Derwent Valley
  2. Huon Valley
  3. Coal River/Richmond
  4. The East Coast
206
Q

What is the most planted grape in Tasmania?

A

Pinot Noir.

207
Q

Where would you find the producer called Pipers Brook Vineyard?

A

Northern Tasmania.

208
Q

Where is the producer Tamar Ridge located?

A

Northern Tasmania.

209
Q

In which region would you find the producer called Elsewhere Vineyard?

A

Southern Tasmania.

210
Q

State the required varietals for wines labelled as Topaque and Apera.

A

Topaque – Muscadelle

Apera – Can be any (usually
PX and Palomino)

211
Q

In which year was the Langton’s classification first published? How many editions have there been overall and in which year was the latest edition published?

A

First published in 1990.

Seventh edition published in August 2018

212
Q

How many Chardonnay’s are ranked as Exceptional in the Langton’s classification? Name them.

A

2 - Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay, Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay.

213
Q

What do the Acronyms PRD and RDI stand for in relation to Australian viticulture?

A

Partial Rootzone Drying and Regulated Deficit Irrigation

214
Q

What is the Australian name for the clone of Pinot Noir imported by James Busby from Clos Vougeot in 1831?

A

MV6

215
Q

Which sparkling red wine popular in the early ‘70s produced by Orlando winery was named after a 1930’s USA blend of Champagne and Burgundy by Pontchartrain cellars?

A

Cold Duck

216
Q

Who makes the following wines?
Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz
Thomson Family Shiraz
Quintet Cabernet Blend
Diana Madeline Cabernet Merlot
The Armagh Shiraz

A

Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz – Brokenwood
Thomson Family Shiraz – Best’s Great Western
Quintet Cabernet Blend – Mount Mary
Diana Madeline Cabernet Merlot – Cullen
The Armagh Shiraz – Jim Barry

217
Q
  1. Which Penfold’s wines are associated with the following bin numbers?
    BIN 95
    BIN 144
    BIN 798
    BIN 28
    BIN 51
A

BIN 95 – Grange
BIN 144 – Yattarna Chardonnay
BIN 798 – RWT
BIN 28 – Kalimna Shiraz
BIN 51 – Eden Valley Riesling

218
Q

Which wine is sometimes known as Baby Grange?

A

Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz

219
Q

Name 4 varieties commonly used in Rutherglen GI.

A

Brown Muscat, Shiraz, Durif, Muscadelle

220
Q

Who is producing HBA Shiraz? Where is the fruit sourced from?

A

Brokenwood. Fruit from Graveyard vineyard in Hunter blended with McLaren Vale fruit. Released after 10 years.

221
Q

Who is producing Basket Press Shiraz? What was the inaugural vintage?

A

Rockford, 1984.

222
Q

Who is producing “Eric Stevens Purbrick” Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon?

A

Tahbilk.

223
Q

Partnership behind Mesh Riesling.

A

Yalumba and Grosset

224
Q

Who produces a wine called ‘Ode to Lorraine’ and where?

A

Elderton vineyards in Barossa.

225
Q

How is the wine produced from the younger vines which do not make it into the Hill of Grace Shiraz called?

A

Hill of Roses Shiraz.

226
Q

Who is producing Coppermine Road? Where and from which grape?

A

d’Arenberg, South Australia, CS

227
Q

Who is producing the wines called Quintet and Triolet and in which region?

A

Mount Mary, Yarra Valley

228
Q

What was the name of James Busby’s estate in which his collection of European vines was catalogued?

A

Kirkton

229
Q

Scientists from which institute successfully sequenced the genome for Dekkera bruxellensis (Brettanomyces) in 2011?

A

AWRI (Australian Wine Research Institute)

230
Q

List the Zones of South Australia.

A
  1. Mount Lofty Ranges
  2. The Peninsulas
  3. Far North
  4. Fleurieu
  5. Lower Murray
  6. Limestone Coast
  7. Adelaide Super Zone
  8. Barossa
231
Q

Which winery has the world’s oldest Shiraz vines planted in 1843?

A

Langmeil (Freedom vineyard)

232
Q

Which river flows through Barossa Valley?

A

North Para River

233
Q

Which is Australia’s Southernmost wine region?

A

Huon Valley

234
Q

Who founded the groundbreaking winery Mt Pleasant in Hunter in 1925?

A

Maurice O’Shea

235
Q

Name the home region of production for each of these famed winemakers.
a) Denis Horgan
b) John Duval
c) Andrew Pirie
d) Chester Osborne

A

a) Denis Horgan – Margaret River
b) John Duval – Barossa Valley
c) Andrew Pirie – Tasmania
d) Chester Osborne – McLaren Vale

236
Q

What is seen as the most challenging cool vintage for South Australian reds between 2007 and 2011?

A

2011

237
Q

Which of the following is most likely to have an alcohol of 12.8%?
a) 2008 Ben Glaetzer “Amon-ra”
b) 2008 Mount Mary “Quintet”
c) 2008 Mollydooker “Blue Eyed Boy”
d) 2008 Rockford “Basket Press”

A

2008 Mount Mary “Quintet”

238
Q

In which GI would you find Treeton, Wallcliffe and Karridale?

A

Margaret River (They are unofficial subs)

239
Q

What do the letters M.I.A. stand for in relation to New South Wales?

A

Murrimbidgee Irrigation Area

240
Q

What are the Australian wines formerly known as Tokay and Sherry now known as and which grape variety is most commonly used in each?

A

Topaque – Muscadelle

Apera – Palomino

241
Q

Which is the hottest GI in Australia?

A

Swan Valley GI in the Swan District GI of Greater Perth.

242
Q

The Gingin clone of Chardonnay was until recently considered synonymous with which other clone?

A

Mendoza clone

243
Q

In which GI would you find Blewitt Springs and Kangarilla?

A

McLaren Vale

244
Q

Who makes the following wines?
a) 1860 Vines Shiraz
b) Oracle Shiraz
c) Command Shiraz
d) Graveyard Shiraz
e) Diana Madeleine

A

a) 1860 Vines Shiraz – Tahbilk
b) Oracle Shiraz – Kilikanoon
c) Command Shiraz – Elderton
d) Graveyard Shiraz – Brokenwood
e) Diana Madeleine – Cullen

245
Q

What is the oldest parcel of Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the world?

A

Block 42, Kalimna (planted 1885). Barossa Valley.

246
Q

Where would you find Darling Downs?

A

Queensland (unofficial sub region)

247
Q

Match the winery to the following years of establishment. 1843, 1844, 1847, 1849
a) Orlando
b) Yalumba
c) Penfolds
d) Lindeman’s

A

a) Orlando – 1847
b) Yalumba – 1849
c) Penfolds – 1844
d) Lindeman’s – 1843

248
Q

In which GI is the Scarce Earth project located and what is it?

A

McLaren Vale. Scarce Earth (originally known as ‘Rare Earth’) is a project that aims to highlight the impact of site on the flavor of McLaren Vale wines. It utilizes a resource known as the McLaren Vale Geology Map, which divides the region up into 19 ‘districts’, to help ascertain whether similar geologies can indeed make for similar (or perhaps very different) wines.

Namely, the wine must be produced from a single, 10 year old plus McLaren vineyard; it must be produced in a fruit driven, expressive style (so excessively oaky wines were out) and there must be at least 225 litres of the wine produced.

249
Q

What are the standard sizes for a Hogshead and a Puncheon in Australia?

A

Hogshead – 300L

Puncheon – 500L

250
Q

In which GI would you find the producers Seppelt and Mount Langhi Ghiran?

A

Grampians

251
Q

Which French winemaker has purchased Bass Phillip in Gippsland from Phillip Jones?

A

Jean Marie Fourrier.

252
Q

From which European vineyard did the MV6 clone originate?

A

Clos Vougeot

253
Q

What are the zones of New South Wales?

A
  1. Northern Rivers
  2. Northern Slopes
  3. South Coast
  4. Southern New South Wales
  5. Western Plains
  6. Central Ranges
  7. Hunter Valley
  8. Big Rivers
254
Q

What type of wine is Brokenwood ILR reserve?

A

Hunter Semillon

255
Q

Name 2 producers from Northern Tasmania and 2 from Southern.

A

Northern – Pipers Brook, Tamar Ridge, Jansz, Bay of Fires, Rosevears Estate

Southern – Tolpuddle, Domaine A, Elsewhere Vineyard, Stefano Lubiana

256
Q

What are the Zones of Victoria?

A
  1. North West Victoria
  2. Western Victoria
  3. Central Victoria
  4. Port Phillip
  5. North East Victoria
  6. Gippsland
257
Q

Which controversial figure founded Torbreck winery and at which winery did he make wine beforehand? Name the top two Shiraz from this estate?

A

Dave Powell, Rockford, Laird and Runrig.

258
Q

In terms of Heat Summation, on average what is the coldest GI in Mainland Australia?

A

Adelaide Hills

259
Q

Which variety is Peter Lehmann’s ‘Margaret’ cuvee?

A

Semillon

260
Q

Who make the following wines?
a. Entity Shiraz
b. Ironstone Pressing GSM
c. Tommy Ruff Syrah Mourvedre
d. Block 6 Shiraz
e. Freedom 1843 Shiraz

A

a. Entity Shiraz – John Duval
b. Ironstone Pressing GSM – D’Arenberg
c. Tommy Ruff Syrah Mourvedre – Shobbrook
d. Block 6 Shiraz – Kay Brothers Amery Vineyards
e. Freedom 1843 Shiraz - Langmeil

261
Q

Pick the best Barossa vintage from the following
a. 2000
b. 2003
c. 2005
d. 2007

A

c. 2005

262
Q

In which decade was Leeuwin Estate established?

A

1970’s

263
Q

To which style of wine is the descriptor sardine oil most closely linked?

A

Topaque

264
Q

Within which GI would you find the ‘Surf Coast’?

A

Geelong

265
Q

In which GI would you find Belnaves and Penley Estates?

A

Coonawarra

266
Q

Within which zone would you find the Riverland GI?

A

Lower Murray Zone

266
Q

Within which zone would you find the Riverland GI?

A

Lower Murray Zone

267
Q

Which Australian GI experiences the most rainfall during the growing season?

A

Hastings River

268
Q

To which style of wine is the producer Stanton & Killeen most closely linked?

A

Rutherglen Muscat

269
Q

Within which GI would you find the producer Caledonia Australis?

A

Gippsland

270
Q

Within which GI would you find the Blackwood river?

A

Margaret River

271
Q

Which GI would you find further North than Brisbane?

A

South Burnett

271
Q

Which GI would you find further North than Brisbane?

A

South Burnett

272
Q

Who makes the Quantum Cabernet Sauvignon and from which regions?

A

Penfolds, Napa (Oakville and Diamond Mountain) and 13% Shiraz from South Australia

273
Q

Which 5 wines do Langton’s refer to as the ‘Heritage 5’?

A

Penfolds Bin 95 Grange Shiraz
Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz
Mount Mary Quintet Cabernet Blend
Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay
Wendouree Shiraz, Clare Valley

274
Q

In which GI would you find the producer ‘Tar and Roses’?

A

Goulbourn Valley

275
Q

Which South Australian GI borders Henty in Victoria?

A

Mount Gambier

276
Q

Which winery in Barossa Valley owns a three-hectare parcel of Grenache planted in 1850 and what styles of wine are made from it?

A

Cirillo Estate, (1850 Ancestor Vine Grenache Red and Rosato)

277
Q

In which GI would you find Balgownie estate?

A

Bendigo

278
Q

Who makes the Oracle Shiraz and when was the first vintage?

A

Kilikanoon, 1997

279
Q

What is the name of Yalumba’s Eden valley Viognier?

A

Virgilius

280
Q

Within which GI would you find Morris and All Saints wineries?

A

Rutherglen

281
Q

Which native Australian pest is commonly known by the initials LBAM?

A

Light Brown Apple Moth

282
Q

By what name is Penfolds Bin 150 more commonly known and where is it from?

A

Marananga Shiraz, Barossa

283
Q

Which river feeds the Nagambie lake?

A

Goulbourn river

284
Q

In which GI would you find Plunkett and Dominion wineries?

A

Strathbogie Ranges

285
Q

What is another name for Coal River in Tasmania?

A

Richmond

286
Q

In which GI would you find Word of Mouth and Borrodell on the Mount wineries?

A

Orange

287
Q

Pick the worst vintage in the Barossa out of 2000, 2002 and 2003.

A

2000

288
Q

Where would you find Cranbrook?

A

East Coast Tasmania

289
Q

In which zone of Australia NSW would you find Griffith?

A

Big Rivers

290
Q

Who makes Hill of Gold and Blue Mountain?

A

Rosemount

291
Q

What is the most planted Portuguese variety in Queensland?

A

Verdelho

292
Q

Name the mountain range affecting the Eden Valley in Barossa.

A

Barossa Ranges

293
Q

Which region and grape variety would you associate with Penfolds Bin 620. What were the only two vintages released of this wine?

A

Coonawarra, Cabernet Sauvignon. 1966, 2008.

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