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Australia Flashcards

1
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Where would you find the Para River?

A

Barossa Valley

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2
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Where are the highest altitude vineyards in Australia?

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Orange, in the Central Ranges of NSW

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3
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What is the minimum elevation of Orange?

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600 meters above sealevel

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4
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Where would you find Geelong?

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In Victoria, within the Port Phillip Zone

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5
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Name 3 subregions of the Limestone Coast.

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  1. Coonawarra 2. Mt. Benson 3. Padthaway 4. Robe 5. Mt. Gambier 6. Wrattonbully
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In which two subregions of the limestone coast would you find Terra Rosa?

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Padthaway and Coonawarra

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7
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What was a bad vintage in Barossa?

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2011

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8
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Where would you find the oldest Syrah vines in the world?

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Freedom Vineyard in the Barossa

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Who owns and farms the Freedom Vineyard?

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Langmeil Winery

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10
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What is the main variety in Topaque wine in Australia?

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Muscadelle, Topaque was previously referred to as Tokaj

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What variety and region is Tyrrell’s Vat #1?

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Semillon, Hunter Valley

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12
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Who makes ILR Reserve? What variety is it made from?

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Brokenwood, Semillon

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13
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What is the new word for sherry-style wine from Australia?

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“Apera” has replaced “Sherry” on a label of Aussie wine

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14
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When did the label integrity program begin in Australia?

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1990

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15
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In what order must varietals be labeled in?

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Varietals must be labeled in order of predominance

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16
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What is the #1 planted variety in Tasmania? #2?

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  1. Pinot Noir 2. Chardonnay
17
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Which wineries are included in the “First Five” of Margaret River?

A

Cullen, Vasse Felix, Leeuwin, Mosswood, Cape Mentelle

18
Q

Who produces Diane Madeleine?

A

Cullen produces Diane Madeleine, an old vine Cabernet Sauvignon.

19
Q

What was the first vintage of Grange?

A

1951 (experimental), first vintage released is the 1952, in 1960 began producing officially

20
Q

Who was the first winemaker for Penfold’s Grange?

A

Max Schubert

21
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Who is the current winemaker of Penfold’s?

A

Peter Gago

22
Q

What vintage did Penfolds Grange stop including “Hermitage” on the label?

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until 1989

23
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Describe the tiers of the Barossa Old Vine Charter.

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  1. Old Vines 35+ years 2. Survivor 70+ Years 3. Centanarian 100+ Years 4. Ancestory 125+ years
24
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What is the oldest commercial winery in Australia?

A

Windham Estate (1828)

25
Q

Who makes Noble 1 Mudpie and what style?

A

Botrytized Semillon Blend by d’Arenberg

26
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Which vineyard was named for a chapel/church?

A

The Hill of Grace Vineyard

27
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Which winery produces Hill of Grace?

A

Henschke

28
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Who produces the icon wine Australis?

A

Clarendon Hills

29
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Who produces the icon wine Octavius?

A

Yalumba

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