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What are the regions of the North West Victoria zone?

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-Murray Darling -Swan Hill

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What are the unofficial subregions of Clare Valley? What soils characterize both?

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-Watervale and Polish Hill River-Limestone and Broken slate

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In 2008, 14 winemakers accounted for what percentage of the production in Australia?

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70.00%

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What grape flourishes in Pipers River? Where is it located?

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-Pinot Noir-Tasmania

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Who makes the “Noble One”? What is it?

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De Bortoli - a botrytis Semillon dessert wine

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South Australia produces what percentage of the nation’s wine?

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Over 50%

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What are the subregins of Hunter?

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-Broke Fordwich-Pokolbin-Upper Hunter Valley

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Who created Penfold’s “Grange”? When? What vineyard is it sourced from?

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-Max Schubert in 1951 as “Grange Hermitage”-Unlike most luxury wines it is generally blended from many vineyards across several regions

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What are the 8 zones of South Australia?

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-Adelaide Superzone-Barossa-Far North-Fleurieu-Limestone Coast-Lower Murray-Mount Lofty Ranges-The Peninsulas

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Where are Majella and Parker’s Estate located?

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Coonawarra

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Name 3 producers from the Eden Valley GI.

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-Yalumba-Pewsey Vale-Henschke

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What are the regions of the Port Phillip zone (Victoria)?

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-Geelong-Macedon Ranges-Mornington Peninsula-Sunbury-Yarra Valley

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Where are Rutherglen and Glenrowan located? What are they famous for?

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North East Victoria zoneThey are famous for sweet, foritified “tokay” from Muscadelle grapes

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What is “Vat 1”? Who makes it?

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-One of the top Hunter Valley Semillons that may age for over two decades-Tyrrell

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When was the Commonwealth of Australia created? Why is it important?

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-1901-Brought relaxed interstate trade barriers

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When were these terms phased out by agreement with the EU: Madeira? Port? Tokay?

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-Madeira - 1994-Port - 2011-Tokay by September 2020, will be replaced by “Topaque”

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What is the hottest region in Australia?

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Swan Valley GI (Greater Perth zone)

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What are the unofficial subregions of Tasmania?

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Nothern Tasmania-Pipers River-Tamar Valley-North West CoastSouthern Tasmania-Dewent Valley-Huon Valley-Coal River/Richmond-The East Coast (Cranbrook/Bicheno area)

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What are the regions of the Central Ranges zone GI (NSW)?

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-Cowra-Mudgee-Orange

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What regions are shared between Victoria and New South Wales?

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Murray Darling and Swan Hill

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What are the regions of the South West Australia zone?

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-Blackwood Valley-Geographe-Great Southern-Manjimup-Margaret River-Pemberton

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s chaptalization allowed in Australia?

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No, ripening is not an issue

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What is the Muscat of Rutherglen Network?

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-A producer syndicate est in 1995-Developed a voluntary four-tier classification system-Based on age, sweetness, and complexity+Ages and sugars are indicative of a classification, but not absolute-Producers are responsible for classifying their own wines, based on taste alone-Members’ wines are denoted by the stylized “R” logo on the label

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What are the two distinct soil types of the Yarra Valley?

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Grey-brown sandy clay and red volcanic

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Who owns both Penfold’s and Lindemands? When were both wineries started?

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-Treasury Wine Estates-During the colonization of Australia in the 1850s

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What 3 red grapes are matched with the variety of sites in the Yarra Valley?

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-Pinot Noir-Cab Sauv - elegant style-Shiraz - often co-fermented with Viognier

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The Mount Lofty Ranges zone surrounds what zone on 3 sides?

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Barossa

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What region claims the oldest Verdelho vines in Australia?

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Broke Fordwich - a subregion of Hunter

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What states are contained in the South Eastern Australia zone?

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All of Victoria, Tasmania, and NSW and a portion of Queensland and South Australia

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If a wine is simply labeled “Australia” what may not be listed if the wines are being exported to the EU?

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No vintage or varietal

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What GI also contains “Terra Rossa” soil besides Coonawarra?

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Padthaway GI also located in the Limestone Coast

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What wine was Napoleon III sipping during the 1855 closing ceremony of the Paris Exhibition?

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Hunter Valley sparkling wine

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What are the requirements for regions and subregions?

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-Must be a single tract tract of land-Comprised at least 5 independently owned vineyards of at least 5ha a piece-With a min output of 500 tons annually

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What are the sub-regions of the Adelaide Hills GI?

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Picadilly Valley and Lenswood

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Who makes the “Octavius” Shiraz? “Astralis” Shiraz? “RunRig” Shiraz? “First Growth”?

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-Yalumba “Octavius”-Clarendon Hills “Astralis”-Torbreck “RunRig”-Parker’s Estate “First Growth”

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The Canberra District is spli between what states? Who controls most of the region?

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-NSW and Australian Capital Territory-Hardy’s - Australia’s Second largest wine company

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What are the 6 regions of the Limestone Coast zone (South Australia)?

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-Coonawarra-Mount Benson-Padthaway-Robe-Wrattonbully-Mount Gambier

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What is the sole region of the Lower Murray zone?

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Riverland Region GI

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What 3 grapes are commonly grown in the Mornington Peninsula GI?

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Pinot Noir, Chard, and Pinot Gris(It is too cool for Cab)

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What are the regions of the Southern New South Wales zone GI?

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-Canberra District-Tumbarumba-Hilltops-Gundagai

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What GI of Australia offer’s the most classic and ageworthy Riesling?

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Clare Valley (Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia)

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What zone is the McLaren Vale GI in? What grapes is it predominantly known for?

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-Fleurieu zone-Cab, Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre (Mataro)

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Name 4 iconic producers in the Barossa Valley GI.

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-Penfold’s “Grange” usually a substantial portion of fruit is from here-Torbreck-Peter Lehmann-Rockford

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What are the regions of the Barossa zone GI (South Australia)?

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-Barossa Valley-Eden Valley

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What are the regions of Big River zone GI (NSW)?

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-Murray Darling-Perricoota-Riverina-Swan Hill

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What are the McLaren Vale’s 3 best-known wines?

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-D’Arenberg’s “Dead Arm”-Drew Noon’s Grenache-based “Eclipse”-Clarendon Hill’s “Astralis”

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How big are traditional American oak hogsheads used for Barossa Shiraz?

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300 L

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What are the zones of Victoria?

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-Central Victoria-Gippsland-North East Victoria-North West Victoria-Port Phillip-Western Victoria

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What is Victoria’s oldest wine region?

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Yarra Valley GI

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Where can Cabernet Sauvignon be successful on Tasmania?

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Tamar Valley and Coal River

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Where is the Tumbarumba GI? What is produced there? What climate?

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-Southern New South Wales zone-Alpine cool climate-Sparkling from Chard & Pinot Noir

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What was Wine Australia formerly known as? When was it established?

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-Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation (AWBC)-1981

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What is the sole GI of Tasmania?

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Tasmania GI

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Who makes the “Hill of Grace” Shiraz? What was its precursor?

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-Henschke-“Mount Edelstone” Shiraz

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What are the regions of the Central Victoria zone?

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-Bendigo-Goulburn Valley-Heathcote-Strathbogie Ranges-Upper Goulburn

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What is the subregion of Eden Valley GI? What famous producer is here?

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-High Eden GI-Mountadam: the first commercial producer of Chard in South Australia

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What are the regions of North East Victoria zone?

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-Alpine Valley-Beechworth-Glenrowan-King Valley-Rutherglen

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What does Wine Australia do?

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A government authority that oversees the wine industry:-Regulating labeling language-Defining geographical boundaries of regions-Moderating exports and trade-Promotes at home and abroad

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When was Australian Domaine Chandon started?

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1987

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What are the two regions of Queensland? When do they date to? What unofficial region seems poised to be the state’s third?

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-Granite Belt (1965)-South Burnett (1993)-Darling Downs

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What zone contains Australia’s newest GI as of 2009?

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-New England Australia-Northern Slopes zone-Located on the border of Queensland

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What is Hunter Riesling?

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A synonym for Semillon

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What is the Label Integrity Program?

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-Introduced for the 1990 vintage-Required 85% min for stated variety, vintage, and region-Blends prior to 2010 it required all grapes, years and/or regions, in descending order of importance-Now: all vintages must appear; only those varieties comprising a min 85% must be listed on the label, provided none listed is in a lesser proportion than an unnamed one

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What are the zones of NSW?

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-Big Rivers-Central Ranges-Hunter Valley-Northern Rivers-Northern Slopes-South Coast-Southern New South Wales-Western Plains

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Where are Australia’s best sparkling efforts produced?

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Tasmania - in 2012 it accounted for 44% of the production

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What is Australia replacing “tokay” with to comply with EU law?

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Topaque

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Where is Tahbilk Winery located? Why are they important?

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Nagambie Lakes - a subregion of the Goulburn Valley (Victoria)-Wasn’t affected by phylloxera-Produces Shiraz from 1860 vines-Also boasts the oldest Marsanne, possibly in the world

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Name 3 major producers of Margaret River.

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-Leeuwin-Cape Mentelle-Cullen

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What are the 5 sub-regions of Great Southern GI (SW Australia zone)?

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-Albany-Denmark-Frankland River-Mount Barker-Porongurup

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What are the classifications for Rutherglen Muscat, with suggested aged and residual sugar?

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Muscat (5yrs) - 180-240g/l of RSClassic Muscat (10yrs) - 200-280g/l of RSGrand Muscat (15yrs) - 270-400g/l of RSRare Muscat (20+yrs) 270-400g/l of RS*More mature wines may display a rancio character

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What are the regions of the Mount Lofty Ranges zone (South Australia)?

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-Adelaide Hills-Adelaide Plains-Clare Valley

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What are the regions of Western Victoria zone?

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-Grampians-Henty-Pyrenees

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What are the regions of the Greater Perth zone?

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-Peel -Perth Hills-Swan District

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What is Barossa Valley’s cooler counterpart? Name 5 successful grapes grown here.

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-Eden Valley GI-Riesling, Chard, Viognier, Shiraz, and Cab Sauv

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Where is Grosset located? What are they considered the masters of?

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-Clare Valley-Riesling

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What is the sole region of the Northern Rivers zone GI (NSW)?

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Hastings River

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What are the regions of the South Coast zone (NSW)?

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-Shoalhaven Coast-Southern Highlands

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Where is the Great Western GI located?

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Grampians (Western Victoria)

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What is Western Australia’s most acclaimed region? What is it known for?

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Margaret River GI-Chard, Semillon, SB (blended w/Semillon)-Cab Sauv (Bordeaux-blends)

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What is the Murrumbidgee Irrigation area?

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A heavily irrigated region that is also known as Riverina

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The Adelaide GI (superzone) allows producers to blend from what zones?

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Barossa, Fleurieu, and Mount Lofty Ranges

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What is NSW most important GI?

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Hunter GI

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Where were the first vineyards planted in Australia? When?

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New South Wales in 1788

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What grapes are grown in Adelaide Hills GI cool-climate?

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SB, Chard, and Pinot Noir

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What are the 5 zones of Western Australia?

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-Central Western Australia zone-Eastern Plains, Inland & North of Western Australia zone-Greater Perth zone-South West Australia zone-West Australian South East Coastal zone

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Where was the birth of the modern day Western Australian wine industry in the 1960s?

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-Mount Barker-Today it excels with cool-climate Riesling, Shiraz and Cab Sauv

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What is the mean annual temp of Margaret River?

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-45.7ºF - cooler than Bordeaux-But the rainfall is much less frequent than in Bordeaux

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What counterintuitive pruning technique was developed at CSIRO?

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-Minimal (zero) pruning-Actually restricts vigor, for Australia’s low cost vineyards

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Who owns Penfolds & Lindemans?

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Treasury Estates

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What was the most important wine region in Australia in the 1800s?

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Victoria

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Name two early factors that influenced how the Australian wine industry developed into what it is today?

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Economic recession and trade barriers –> created a dichotomy b/t large, export focused producers and small, localized ones. Phylloxera –> confined to Victoria & NSW, allowing South Australia to emerge as the top region.

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Where would you find the Murray River?

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Border b/t Victoria & New South Wales

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Where would you find the Darling River?

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New South Wales

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Where would you find the Murrumbidgee River?

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New South Wales

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Name three rivers in New South Wales?

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Murrumbidgee, Murray, and Darling

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Where was sweet, fortified wine production centered, around the turn of the century, in Australia?

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The irrigated plots of New South Wales

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What countries are the top four exporters by volume?

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Italy, France, Spain, Australia

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What are the four tenants of Aussie commercial winemaking?

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Technical proficiency, mechanical harvesting, blending, irrigation.

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Is chaptalization or acidification allowed in Australia?

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Chaptalization – no. Acidification – yes.

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Where is the center for scientific wine research in Australia? Name three institutions based there?

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Adelaide; Australian Wine Research Institute, Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organization; University of Adelaide.

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Who makes St. Henri? What is it and what was the first vintage?

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Penfolds; Shiraz driven with a small amount of Cab, blended over several regions. Matured in old 1460 L vats for 13 months. First vintage, 1957

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What does Australia’s “Wine Integrity Program” entail?

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  • 85% grape/region/year- if multiple grapes are listed, must be listed by proportion in the blend- 85% of the wine must be listed as varietals- no listed varietal may be in lesser proportion than an unlisted one
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Put in descending order, from smallest to largest: Region, Zone, Sub-Region, State

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State, Zone, Region, Sub-Region

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What constitutes a region or sub-region in Australia?

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It must be a single tract of land with at least 5 independently owned wineries of at least 5 ha each with a minimum output of 50 tons of wine grapes annually.

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If a wine is labeled no more specifically than “Australia” and is going to be exported to the EU, what may not be on the label?

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Vintage or varietal

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106
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What is the multi-state zone of South East Australia comprised of?

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Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania, and parts of South Australia and Queensland

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107
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When was the GI committee set up in Australia?

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1993

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108
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What are some “traditional expressions” of Australian wine that are being phased out?

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“Madeira” (discont. 1994), “Port” (discont. 2011), “Tokay” (discont. by 2020), “Sherry” and “Champagne”

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109
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What is the most populous state of Australia?

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New South Wales

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110
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What states of Australia would you find the Great Dividing Range in?

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New South Wales and Victoria

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111
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What is another name for Riverina?

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Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area

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112
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What state is Riverina located in, and what is it known for?

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New South Wales; Inland area of mass production. De Bortoli & Yellow Tail source a lot from here.

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113
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The Hunter Region is sandwiched between the coast and what mountain range?

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Brokenback Mountains

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114
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Name two mountain ranges of New South Wales?

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Great Dividing Range & Brokenback Mountains.

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115
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What is the climate of Hunter GI? What state/zone is it in?

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Sub-tropical – one of the warmest climates in Australia, mitigated by humidity, rain and wind. Hunter GI is in the Hunter Valley Zone of New South Wales.

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116
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What is the most planted grape in Hunter? What grape is the region best known for?

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Chardonnay; Semillon

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117
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What is Hunter Riesling?

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Semillon

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118
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What sub-region of Hunter has the oldest Verdelho plantings in Australia? On what soil?

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Broke Fordwich; sandy, alluvial soil

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119
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What are the three sub-regions of Hunter GI?

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Broke Fordwich, Pokolbin and Upper Hunter Valley

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120
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What GI is split b/t New South Wales & Australian Capitol Territory? What company controls most of the land there?

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Canberra District; Hardy’s

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121
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What zone/state is the Canberra District GI in?

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Southern New South Wales; New South Wales

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122
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What GI can the Snowy Mountains be found in? What zone/state is it in?

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Tumbarumba GI; Southern New South Wales, New South Wales

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123
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What climate does the Tumbarumba GI have, and what wines does it allow to be made?

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Alpine, cool climate. Sparkling wines from PN & Chard.

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124
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What is the newest GI of Australia? What zone/state is it in?

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New England Australia, Nothern Slopes, New South Wales

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125
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What are the seven states of Australia? (counter-clockwise, starting in the west)

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Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, Queensland, Northern Territory

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126
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What are the 8 zones of New South Wales?

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Big Rivers, Central Ranges, Hunter Valley, Northern Rivers, Northern Slopes, South Coast, Southern NSW, Western Plains

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127
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What two GIs are shared between New South Wales and Victoria?

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Murray Darling and Swan Hill

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128
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What are the 4 GIs of Big Rivers zone? What state are we in?

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In New South Wales: Murray Darling, Perricoota, Riverina, Swan Hill

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129
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What are the 3 GIs of the Central Ranges zone? What state are we in?

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New South Wales: Cowra, Mudgee, Orange

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130
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What is the GI of Northern Rivers zone? What state?

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New South Wales: Hastings River

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131
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What are the two GIs of South Coast zone? What state?

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New South Wales: Shoalhaven Coast, Southern Highlands

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132
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What zone of New South Wales has no regions or sub-regions within it?

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Western Plains

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133
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What are the GIs of the Southern New South Wales zone? What state?

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New South Wales: Canberra District, Tumbarumba, Hilltops, Gundagai

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134
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Where exactly is Tahbilk estate located? What wine are they known for?

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Tahbilk is in the Ngambie Lakes sub-region of the Goulburn Valley region of Central Victoria. Tahbilk makes their “1927 Marsanne,” which has the oldest Marsanne vines in Australia, possibly the world.

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135
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What is the only region in Australia where the climate is dramatically affected by an inland water mass? What zone/state is it in?

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Ngambie Lakes, Goulburn Valley, Central Victoria. The lake moderates and cools.

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136
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Who makes Yarrabank Late Disgorged Cuvee? What is it and where is it from?

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Yering Station, Yarra Valley, Port Phillip, Victoria. Chard & PN, 8 yrs on lees, method champenoise.

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137
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Who makes Agincourt? What was it called previously? What is it and where is it from?

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Yarra Yering, Yarra Valley, Port Phillip, Victoria. Previously called “New Vineyard Dry Red Wine No. 1.” Cab & Merlot.

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138
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Who makes Dry Red Wines No. 1, 2, and 3? Where from? What are the wines?

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Yarra Yering, Yarra Valley, Port Philip, Victoria. 1 - Cab, Merlot, Malbec, PV. 2 - Shiraz w/ Marsanne & Viognier. 3 - Portuguese grapes – Touriga Nacional, Tinta Cao, Tinta Amarela, Avarelhao, Roriz, and Sousao.

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139
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What is the smallest and coolest state on the Australian mainland?

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Victoria

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140
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What zone surrounds the city of Melbourne? What state is it in?

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Port Phillip zone; Victoria

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141
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What is Victoria’s oldest wine region?

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Yarra Valley

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142
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What region of Australia did Domaine Chandon start making wine in and in what year?

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Yarra Valley, Port Phillip, Victoria; 1987

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143
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What are the two distinct soil types of the Yarra Valley?

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Grey-brown sandy clay & red volcanic soils

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144
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What are the inland zones of Victoria? What is the climate?

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NE Victoria, NW Victoria & Central Victoria; Continental Climate

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145
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What term is replacing “Tokay” in Australia? By what year? What grape is used here?

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Topaque, by 2020; Muscadelle

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146
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What regions of NE Victoria zone are famous for sweet, fortified wine?

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Rutherglen & Glenrowan

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147
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Where might you find a stylized “R” on the label of a bottle of wine? What does it denote?

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“R” signifies a member of the Muscat of Rutherglen Network, a voluntary 4-tier classification system based on age, sweetness, and complexity.

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148
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State the average age and residual sugar for each classification of Rutherglen Muscat: Muscat, Classic Muscat, Grand Muscat, Rare Muscat.

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Muscat: 5 yrs, 180-240 g/LClassic: 10 yrs, 200-280 g/LGrand: 15 yrs, 270-400 g/LRare: 20+ yrs, 270-400 g/L

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149
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Who makes Potsorts? What is it and where from?

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Yarra Yering, Yarra Valley, Port Phillip, Victoria. Same grapes as Red Wine No. 3 (Portuguese grapes), but fortified

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150
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Who makes Underhill Shiraz? Where from?

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Yarra Yering, Yarra Valley, Port Phillip, Victoria. 100% Shiraz from a 1974 single block.

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151
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Who makes the Carrodus wines? What are they?

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Yarra Yering, Yarra Valley, Port Phillip, Victoria. Single block of old vines. They do a Cab/Merlot, Merlot, and Viognier. Very pricey!

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152
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What are the six zones of Victoria?

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Port Phillip, Gippsland, NE Victoria, NW Victoria, Central Victoria, Western Victoria

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153
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Name the 5 regions of the Central Victoria zone?

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Bendigo, Goulburn Valley, Heathcote, Strathbogie Ranges, Upper Goulburn

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154
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What is the only sub-region of Central Victoria? What region is it in?

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Nagambie Lakes, Goulburn Valley

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155
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What are the 5 GIs of NE Victoria?

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Alpine Valleys, Beechworth, Glenrowan, King Valley, Rutherglen

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156
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What are the GIs of NW Victoria?

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Murray Darling & Swan Hill

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157
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What are the GIs of Port Phillip? What state is it in?

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Victoria: Geelong, Macedon Ranges, Mornington Peninsula, Sunbury, Yarra Valley

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158
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What are the GIs of Western Victoria?

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Grampians, Henty, Pyrenees (Grampians has a sub-region, Great Western).

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159
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What is the one zone of Victoria that has no regions of sub-regions? Name one producer there.

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Gippsland; Bass Phillip

160
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Who makes “The Malleea” and “The Musician” – where from?

A

Majella, Coonawarra, Limestone Coast, South Australia. Cab/Shiraz blends.

161
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Who makes “First Growth”? From where and what is it? What was the first vintage?

A

Parker Estate, Coonawara, Limestone Coast, S. Australia. “Terra Rossa First Growth” – Cab/Merlot.

162
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Name three wineries based in McLaren Vale?

A

D’Arenberg, Drew Noon & Claredon Hills

163
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Who makes “Eclipse”? What is it and where from?

A

Drew Noon, McLaren Vale. Grenache, Shiraz, Graciano & Cab

164
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Who makes “Astralis”? What/where?

A

Claredon Hills (winemaker: Roman Bratasiuk); 1920s vineyards, 18 months 100% new French oak, 100% Syrah.

165
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What region of Australia is thought to produce the country’s best Cabernet Sauvignon?

A

Coonawara, Limestone Coast, S. Australia

166
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What region of Australia is known for its Terra Rossa soil?

A

Coonawara, Limestone Coast, S. Australia

167
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Name the main region for bulk wine in South Australia & what zone it is in?

A

Riverland GI, in the Lower Murray zone.

168
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What lake tempers the climate of the Fleurieu zone of S. Australia?

A

Lake Alexandria

169
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What three zones compactly fit between the coast and the Lower Murray Zone of S. Australia?

A

Fleurieu, Mt. Lofty Ranges, and Barossa

170
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What is the Southernmost region in the Mt. Lofty Ranges?

A

Adelaide Hills GI

171
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What makes Clare Valley a good place to grow Riesling?

A

Even though it is a warmer, continental climate, the high altitude west-facing slopes allow preservation of aromatics and acidity.

172
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What unofficial sub-regions of Clare Valley are known for Riesling?

A

Polish Hill & Watervale

173
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What GIs are there on Tasmania? What unofficial sub-regions exist? What grapes are they known for?

A

Just Tasmania GI, but with unofficial subs: Pipers River, Tamar Valley, Coal River

174
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What is the difference between the Adelaide Hills GI, Adelaide Plains GI, and Adelaide GI?

A

Adelaide Hills and Adelaide Plains are GIs within the Mount Lofty Ranges zone. Adelaide GI is a superzone for Barossa, Fleurieu, and Mt. Lofty Ranges.

175
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What mountain range does Polish Hill like at the base of? What is the soil type?

A

Mt. Horrocks – Hard rocks with shale and clay marl over slate –> vines struggle.

176
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Who is known for Polish Hill Riesling? What region/zone/state? What was their first vintage?

A

Grosset; Clare Valley/Mt. Lofty Ranges/South Australia. 1980

177
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Who is the most famous Riesling producer in Eden Valley? What is their highest cuvee called?

A

Pewsey Vale; The Contours.

178
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What is the climactic difference between Barossa Valley & Eden Valley?

A

Eden Valley is higher altitude, cooler, longer ripening period.

179
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What winery was founded by David Powell in 1994? Where? What are some of their top cuvees?

A

Torbreck, Barossa Valley, Barossa Zone, S. Australia. “The Laird” & “Run Rig” – both Shiraz.

180
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Who makes Stonewall Shiraz? Where from?

A

Peter Lehmann, Barossa Valley

181
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What is traditional Western Barossa soil?

A

Brown loam over red clay over limestone.

182
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What mountain range is the Barossa zone surrounded by on 3 sides?

A

Mt. Lofty Ranges

183
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What two oceans cradle South Australia?

A

Indian on the West, Southern Ocean on the South

184
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What is Australia’s coolest producing area?

A

Tasmania

185
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What are the 2 GIs of Queensland? What region is aimed at becoming the third?

A

Granite Belt & South Burnett; Darling Down

186
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Who makes “Vat 1” and what is it?

A

Tyrell, Semillon from Hunter GI, New South Wales

187
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Where does Clonakilla make wine?

A

Canberra GI, Southern NSW zone, NSW, Australia

188
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Where is the Graveyard Vineyard? Who makes wine from there?

A

Hunter Valley; Brokenwood makes Shiraz

189
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Who planted the first vines in the Hunter Valley region of NSW?

A

Lindemans

190
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What is the name of the organization that maintains oversight of the Australian Wine Industry? What were they originally called and in what year did it change?

A

Wine Australia, estab. 1981. Originally called the Australian Wine & Brandy Corporation.

191
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Where does the term “flying winemakers” originate? Name a few.

A

Australia – Aussie winemakers who would travel to the Northern Hemisphere to work harvest up there.

192
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Name the 8 zones of S. Australia?

A

Adelaide Super Zone, Barossa, Far North, Fleurieu, Limestone Coast, Lower Murray, Mt. Lofty Ranges, The Peninsulas

193
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What island lies off the coast of South Australia?

A

Kangaroo Island.

194
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What are the four regions on the South Island of New Zealand?

A

Nelson, Canterbury, Central Otago, Marlborough

195
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What are the 6 regions of the North Island of New Zealand?

A

Northland, Auckland, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Wairarapa, Hawkes Bay, Gisborne

196
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Martinborough is a sub-region of what region?

A

Wairarapa

197
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Name the 8 zones of South Australia.

A

Limestone Coast, Fleurieu, Barossa, Mt. Lofty Ranges, Adelaide Super Zone, Far North, Lower Murray, The Peninsulas

198
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What are the regions and sub-regions of the Southwest Australia zone? What state are we in?

A

State: Western AustraliaBlackwood Valley, Geographe, Great Southern (subs: Albany, Denmark, Frankland River, Mount Barker, Porongurup), Manjimup, Margaret River, Pemberton

199
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What are the regions & sub-regions of Greater Perth? What state are we in?

A

State: Western AustraliaPeel, Perth Hills, Swan District (Swan Valley sub)

200
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What grapes thrive in the Margaret River GI?

A

Chard, Semillon & SB for whites.Cab & Bordeaux grapes for reds.

201
Q

What is the hottest appellation in all Australia? What zone/state is it located in?

A

Swan Valley GI, Greater Perth, Western Australia

202
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What are the 3 zones of Western Australia that have little viticulture? Where are they located?

A

1) Central Western Australia2) Eastern Plains, Inland & North of Western Australia zone3) Western Australian South East coastal zoneAll located inland and on the southern coast

203
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What island lies off the coast of South Australia, and what zone is it a part of?

A

Kangaroo Island, Fleurieu

204
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What are the regions and sub-regions of the Barossa zone?

A

Barossa Valley & Eden Valley (High Eden sub)

205
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What region is part of the Far North zone? In what state?

A

State: South AustraliaSouthern Flinders Ranges

206
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Name the 5 GIs of Fleurieu? What state are we in?

A

State: South AustraliaGIs: Kangaroo Island, Currency Creek, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale, Southern Fleurieu

207
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Name the GIs of the Limestone Coast. What state is this zone in?

A

State: South AustraliaGIs: Coonawara, Mt. Benson, Padthaway, Robe, Wrattonbully, Mount Gambier

208
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What are the regions and sub-regions of Mt. Lofty Ranges?

A

Adelaide Hills (subs Lenswood and Picadilly Valley), Adelaide Plains, Clare Valley

209
Q

What zone(s) of S. Australia has/have no region or sub-regions?

A

Just The Peninsulas

210
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What is the largest Australian state in terms of total acreage?

A

Western Australia

211
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Where is most of the viticulture of Western Australia centered?

A

The Southwest Australia and Greater Perth zones

212
Q

Where is Padthaway?

A

Limestone Coast, South Australia

213
Q

Where is Polish Hill River and what grape is grown there?

A

Clare Valley, Mt. Lofty Ranges, South Australia; Riesling

214
Q

Which states are part of the multi-state zone South East Australia?

A

Tasmania, Victoria, New South Wales, and parts of South Australia and Queensland

215
Q

Name 3 GIs in the state of Victoria.

A

Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Heathcote, Rutherglen, Murray Darling, Swan Hill, etc.

216
Q

Name the 5 GIs of Port Phillip. What state is Port Phillip in?

A

State: VictoriaYarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong, Macedon Ranges, Sunbury

217
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Name the 8 zones of New South Wales.

A

Hunter Valley, Central Ranges, Big Rivers, Northern Slopes, Northern Rivers, Southern New South Wales, South Coast, Western Plains

218
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What is the name of Penfolds’ estate vineyard?

A

Magill

219
Q

What name was Penfolds Grange first released under?

A

Grange Hermitage

220
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What is Penfolds “contemporary winemaking approach” and what wines exemplify it? What are their “non-contemporary” counterparts?

A

Contemporary = singe region & French oak (vs. blending and American)Bin 169 - all Coonawara Cab, 100% new F.O. hogsheads (vs. Bin 107)RWT - “Red Winemaking Trial,” Barossa Shriaz, 60% new F.O., first vintage 1997 (vs. Grange)

221
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Where were the first vines in Australia planted?

A

New South Wales

222
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Who is the winemaker responsible for creating Penfolds Grange and in what year?

A

Max Schubert, 1951

223
Q

What estate is associated with the phrase, “1844 to Evermore”?

A

Penfolds

224
Q

Who makes Bin 707? What was the first commercial vintage and what is it?

A

Penfolds; 1964; 100% Cab

225
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Who makes Yattarna? What does it mean and what is it? When was the first vintage?

A

Penfolds; “little by little.” Bin 144 represents the 144 trials in development; Chardonnay with 40% new French barrique; 1964

226
Q

What is the only zone of Western Australia that does not touch the coast?

A

Central Western Australia

227
Q

What state of Australia was hardest hit by phylloxera?

A

Victoria

228
Q

In what year was the Federation created that unified S. Australia, NSW, Victoria, Queensland, W. Australia and Tasmania as a separate commonwealth? What was the effect?

A

1901; the end of interstate trade barriers – S. Australia was able to sell to the more populous markets of Victoria and New South Wales.

229
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What is the “Vine Pull Scheme”?

A

In 1987, in response to overproduction and low prices, the Australian government compensated growers who pulled up vines or left land unplanted. Particularly affected Barossa.

230
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What is the first vintage of Penfolds Grange?

A

1951

231
Q

What was Max Schubert’s tenure as the winemaker at Penfolds?

A

1948-1975

232
Q

What was the first luxury/icon single-vineyard wine in Australia?

A

Henschke Hill of Grace, 1958

233
Q

What is Australia’s leading wine auction house and when did they first release a classification?

A

Langton’s; 1990

234
Q

What years of the 21st century were worst for drought in Australia?

A

2003, 2006-09

235
Q

What three states account for approximately 95% of Australia’s production?

A

SA, NSW, Victoria

236
Q

What is the replacement name for wines formerly labeled as “Sherry” in Australia?

A

Apera

237
Q

What was the impetus for the creation of the multi-state zone South Eastern Australia?

A

The EU requires the listing of a region smaller than “Australia” to be on varietally labeled bottles that are exported there.

238
Q

What market has been the impetus for Australia retaining some use of cork closures?

A

China

239
Q

How did South Australia avoid phylloxera?

A

A ban on imported vine material in 1814

240
Q

What river dissects the regions most known for mass-produced wine in Australia?

A

The Murray River, both Riverland in SA and Riverina in NSW

241
Q

What GIs does the Gulf of St. Vincent touch?

A

Adelaide Plains, McLaren Vale, Southern Fleurieu, Kangaroo Island

242
Q

Where is the actual Jacob’s Creek? Who owns the Jacob’s Creek brand?

A

There is an actual Jacob’s Creek in Barossa. Jacob’s Creek brand is owned by Orlando Wines.

243
Q

What was the first commercial winery in Barossa?

A

Orlando Wines; 1847

244
Q

What zone in Australia has over 100 ha of vines that are a century old?

A

Barossa, S. Australia

245
Q

Where are the world’s oldest Syrah vines?

A

Langmeil’s Freedom Vineyard in the Barossa Valley, planted in 1843

246
Q

Where are Australia’s oldest Cabernet vines?

A

Penfold’s “Block 42” in Kalima in northern Barossa

247
Q

What is the Barossa Old Vine Charter? What are the four designations?

A

Self-regulated classification of vineyards in Barossa that may be used as a labeling designation:1. Old Vines (> 35 yrs.)2. Survivor Vines (> 70 yrs.)3. Centenarian Vines (>100 yrs.)4. Ancestor Vines (>125 yrs.)

248
Q

What zone is furthest south in South Australia?

A

Limestone Coast

249
Q

What body of water does Langhorne Creek lie on?

A

Lake Alexandria

250
Q

E to W: Barossa Valley, Riverland, Eden Valley, Adelaide Plains

A

Riverland, Eden Valley, Barossa Valley, Adelaide Plains

251
Q

N to S: Adelaide Hills, Clare Valley, Adelaide Plains

A

Clare Valley, Adelaide Plains, Adelaide Hills

252
Q

What is the furthest inland GI of Fleurieu?

A

Langhorne Creek

253
Q

What are the coastal GIs of the Limestone Coast and what are the inland?

A

Coastal (N to S): Mount Benson, RobeInland (N to S): Padthaway, Wrattonbully, Coonawara, Mount Gambier

254
Q

What is the largest fine wine region in Australia? What does it come after in terms of all wine regions?

A

Barossa GI; after Riverland, Riverina, and Murray Darling in overall production

255
Q

Where is Seppeltsfield “100 Year Old Para Liqueur” made?

A

Barossa GI

256
Q

What winery popularized the style of Sparkling Shiraz?

A

Great Western in Victoria

257
Q

Name three producers of Sparkling Shiraz.

A

Rockford, Peter Rumball, Great Western

258
Q

What is the most successful white grape in Barossa GI and name two producers.

A

Semillon (much more successful than Chardonnay); Torbreck “Woodcutters” and Peter Lehman “Margaret”

259
Q

What are the soils of Eden Valley?

A

Red clay and granite

260
Q

What rivers intersect Barossa?

A

North Para, South Para, Jacob’s Creek

261
Q

Name three single vineyards in the Barossa zone.

A

Hill of Grace, Penfolds’ Block 42, Cirillo 1850 Grenache, Elderton Command Shiraz Vineyard, Yalumba Tricentenary Grenache, Langmeil Freedom Shiraz

262
Q

What geographic features bind McLaren Vale on the east and the west?

A

Mount Lofty Ranges on the east; Gulf of St. Vincent on the west

263
Q

What GI of South Australia has the most wineries practicing bio-D and organics and why?

A

McLaren Vale – No fungal problems in the windy, warm, dry climate.

264
Q

What are the following regions on the Winkler Scale:- Barossa Valley- McLaren Vale- Clare Valley- Coonawara- Hunter- Yarra Valley- Rutherglen- Margaret River

A

NAME?

265
Q

What is the coolest and northernmost area of McLaren Vale called?

A

Claredon

266
Q

What is Scarce Earth?

A

A project to map McLaren Vale’s diverse soil types and geological structures

267
Q

What is Fleurieu’s second most significant growing region?

A

Langhorne Creek

268
Q

GI: Metala

A

Langhorne Creek, Fleurieu, SA

269
Q

GI: Stoneyfell Vineyard

A

Langhorne Creek, Fleurieu, SA

270
Q

GI: Wolf Blass

A

Langhorne Creek, Fleurieu, SA

271
Q

What GI provides the primary source for the Jacob’s Creek brand?

A

Langhorne Creek, Fleurieu, SA

272
Q

What two wine producing regions are separated by the Backstair Passage?

A

Southern Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island

273
Q

GI: Sevenhill Cellars

A

Clare Valley, Mount Lofty Ranges, SA

274
Q

GI: Wendouree

A

Clare Valley, Mount Lofty Ranges, SA

275
Q

GI: Jim Barry

A

Clare Valley, Mount Lofty Ranges, SA

276
Q

GI: Grosset

A

Clare Valley, Mount Lofty Ranges, SA

277
Q

GI: Kilkanoon

A

Clare Valley, Mount Lofty Ranges, SA

278
Q

Name three sub-regions of Clare Valley that are known for being cooler? What region on the Winkler Scale are these and where are they located in the region?

A

Polish Hill River, Watervale, Auburn; in the south/east sectors of Clare Valley; Region II

279
Q

GI: Armagh vineyard

A

Clare Valley, Mount Lofty Ranges, SA (Jim Barry)

280
Q

What is the soil type of Polish Hill?

A

Blue slate bedrock.

281
Q

What GI is directly south of the Barossa zone?

A

Adelaide Hills

282
Q

What GI separates Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale?

A

Adelaide Hills

283
Q

What are the two sub-GIs of Adelaide Hills and what grapes are most prominent there?

A

Picadilly Valley – ChardonnayLenswood – Sauvignon Blanc

284
Q

GI: Petaluma Winery

A

Adelaide Hills, Mount Lofty Ranges, SA

285
Q

Compare the climate of Adelaide Hills and Adelaide Plains.

A

Adelaide Hills – coolest and wettest region of the Adelaide Super ZoneAdelaide Plains – driest and warmest region of the Adelaide Super Zone

286
Q

GI: Magill Estate

A

Adelaide Plains, Mount Lofty Ranges, SA (“spiritual home of Grange”)

287
Q

Who produces “John Riddock” Cabernet and where from?

A

Wynn’s Coonawara Estate; Coonawara, Limestone Coast, SA

288
Q

What producer owns 50% of Coonawara’s vineyard acreage?

A

Wynn’s Coonawara Estate

289
Q

What GI separates Padthaway and Coonawara?

A

Wrattonbully

290
Q

What GI of Australia is its leader in production, with over 1/4 of the annual tonnage?

A

Riverland GI, Lower Murray Zone, SA

291
Q

GI: Kingston Estate

A

Riverland GI, Lower Murray Zone, SA (second largest family owned winery in Australia)

292
Q

Name the capital cities of the following Australian states:- Victoria- NSW- South Australia- Western Australia

A

NAME?

293
Q

Where is Australia’s oldest continuously operating winery?

A

Wyndham Estate in Hunter Valley.

294
Q

Who is referred to as “the father of the Australian wine industry” and what did he do?

A

James Busby, brought cuttings over from Europe in the 1830s

295
Q

When did the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area debut and what is it?

A

1912; a major project delivering water from Murrumbidgee (a major tributary of the Murray River) to the dry, drought prone zones in Riverina, west of the Great Dividing Range

296
Q

Who did Maurice O’Shea work for, and what is it credited with?

A

Mt. Pleasant Winery in Hunter; made dry red wine when it was popular to make fortified

297
Q

What GI is an extension of SA’s Riverland GI?

A

Murray Darling, Big Rivers, NSW

298
Q

What is the northernmost GI in NSW?

A

New England Australia, Northern Slopes Zone

299
Q

What are the coastal zones of NSW and how do they differ in climate from the inland zones?

A

Coastal: South Coast, Hunter, and Northern Rivers – humidity is high, summer rainfall is common, and climate is tropical to sub-tropical. Inland regions are protected by the Great Diving Range, and it is much hotter and drier inland.

300
Q

Name three wineries based in Pokolbin. Where is Pokolbin?

A

Sub GI of Hunter; Tyrell’s, Brokenwood, Thomas Wines, Audrey Wilkisnon, McWilliam’s Mt. Pleasant

301
Q

What is the typical pH of a Hunter Semillon?

A

2.9 – very low! (high acid)

302
Q

When is Hunter Semillon typically harvested and at what baume?

A

End of January/beginning of February, at Baume levels of 9-12

303
Q

What is “ILR Reserve”?

A

Brokenwood’s prestige cuvee Semillon, released 6 years after vintage – “Iain Leslie Riggs”

304
Q

What are the three most planted white grapes in Hunter GI?

A

Semillon, Chardonnay, and Verdelho

305
Q

What GI borders Hunter GI on its west?

A

Mudgee in the Central Ranges zone

306
Q

To what rivers does the name of the “Big Rivers” zone refer to?

A

Murray & Murrumbidgee

307
Q

What is the top producing zone in Australia?

A

Big Rivers in NSW

308
Q

What is the largest family-owned winery in Australia?

A

Casella, owner of Yellow Tail

309
Q

Name three companies based in Riverina.

A

De Bortoli, McWilliams, Casella (Yellow Tail)

310
Q

What GI is De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon from?

A

Riverina, Big Rivers, NSW

311
Q

What was the first vintage of De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Semillon?

A

1982

312
Q

What zone is the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) located within?

A

South NSW Zone

313
Q

What is the national capital of Australia?

A

Canberra, South NSW, NSW

314
Q

What GI are the Snowy Mountains within?

A

Canberra, South NSW, NSW

315
Q

Who released the first commercial wine from Canberra and in what year?

A

Clonakilla, 1976;

316
Q

What is Clonakilla’s iconic wine and when was it first released? From where?

A

Syrah/Viognier; 1992; Canberra, South NSW, NSW

317
Q

What was the first vineyard in Victoria?

A

Yering property, established in 1838

318
Q

What state of Australia saw the most positive benefit from the Gold Rush?

A

Victoria

319
Q

When was Yarra Valley hit by phylloxera?

A

It was spared when it hit in the 19th century, but was hit by phylloxera in 2006

320
Q

What GI of Victoria was prosperous before phylloxera hit, but saw most of its vineyards ripped up because of the aphid?

A

Geelong

321
Q

What GI of Victoria dominated the state’s production in the 20th century?

A

Rutherglen

322
Q

In which GI does the Great Dividing Range see its southernmost border?

A

Grampians in Western Victoria

323
Q

What is the northernmost GI in Victoria?

A

Murray Darling, NW Victoria

324
Q

Put E to W: Yarra Valley, Rutherglen, Swan Hill

A

Rutherglen, Yarra Valley, Swan Hill

325
Q

Put N to S: Macedon Ranges, Mornington Peninsula, Goulburn Valley

A

Goulburn Valley, Macedon Ranges, Mornington Peninsula

326
Q

What is Black Saturday?

A

173 people died from bush fires on Saturday, February 7, 2009 – hot and dry conditions in Australia combined with highly flammable eucalpytus oil

327
Q

What is “The Rip”?

A

A small channel about two miles wide connecting the Port Phillip Bay with the Bass Straight and the Southern Ocean

328
Q

What moderating climactic factors are at work in Port Phillip?

A

Proximity to the water, strong southwesterly winds, and in the northern stretches – near Macedon Ranges – elevation

329
Q

Who was the original proprietor of Cold-Stream Hills and in what GI is it?

A

James Halliday, mid-80s in Yarra Valley

330
Q

In which Australian GI did Moet & Chandon set up shop in the 1980s?

A

Yarra Valley

331
Q

What two grapes account for 50% of the acreage in Yarra Valley?

A

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

332
Q

Compare Lower Yarra Valley and Upper Yarra Valley.

A

Lower Yarra Valley – in the north warmer, ancient sandy, loam soils, plumper and less aromatic PNsUpper Yarra Valley – in the south, younger red basalt soiils, cooler, higher elevation, defined, mineral driven PN

333
Q

What GI divides the Port Phillip Bay from the Bass Straight?

A

Mornington Peninsula

334
Q

GI: Bannockburn

A

Geelong, Port Phillip, Victoria

335
Q

Where would you find the unofficial sub-zones of Surf Coasat, Bellarine, and Moorabool Valley?

A

Geelong, Port Phillip, Victoria

336
Q

What is the coolest GI on the Australian mainland?

A

Macedon Ranges, Port Phillip, Victoria

337
Q

GI: Bindi

A

Macedon Ranges, Port Phillip, Victoria

338
Q

GI: Jasper Hill

A

Heathcote, Port Phillip, Victoria

339
Q

GI: Tahbilk

A

Nagambie Lakes, Goulburn Valley, Central Victoria

340
Q

What geographic feature provides the northern border of Rutherglen?

A

The Murray River

341
Q

GI: Morris Wines

A

Rutherglen, NE Victoria

342
Q

GI: All Saints

A

Rutherglen, NE Victoria

343
Q

Does Rutherglen Muscat typically carry a vintage?

A

No; it is a blend of vintages

344
Q

When does harvest typically occur for Rutherglen Muscat? At what brix levels?

A

Early April; 36+

345
Q

What Muscat is used for Rutherglen Muscat?

A

Muscat ROUGE a Petits Grains, aka Muscat de Frontignan aka Brown Muscat

346
Q

How long is Rutherglen Muscat typically fermented?

A

1-2 days on skins, allowing 20-40 g/L of sugar to be consumed before it is pressed off to be fortified

347
Q

What is Rutherglen Muscat fortified with and in what ratio?

A

96’ neutral grape spirit in a ratio of 4:1

348
Q

How is Rutherglen Muscat aged?

A

For years or even decades in old barrels of different sizes; some producers use a solera system, others blend just before bottling

349
Q

How many producers make Rutherglen Muscat? Name them.

A

Eight; All Saints, Morris, Campbells, Chambers, Stanton & Killeen, Rutherglen Estates, Buller, Pfeiffer

350
Q

Does Rutherglen Muscat or Topaque typically experience botrytis?

A

No; passerillage is common, but the climate is too dry for botrytis (which would be discouraged anyway to promote the varietal character of the grapes)

351
Q

Compare and contrast Rutherglen Muscat and Topaque.

A

Vinification and Vitification are identical.Topaque will be lighter in color (white grapes instead of red), and typically 30-40 g/L less in RS, less intensity and greater acidity than Muscat

352
Q

In what GIs would you find the Victoria Alps?

A

Part of the Great Dividing Range, found in Alpine Valleys and Beechworth in NE Victoria

353
Q

GI: Best’s

A

Great Western, Grampians, Western Victoria

354
Q

What GI of Victoria borders the Limestone Coast?

A

Henty

355
Q

What is the only zone in Victoria to have no smaller GIs within it?

A

Gippsland

356
Q

GI: Bass Phillip

A

South Gippsland, Victoria

357
Q

GI: Houghton

A

Swan Valley, Swan District, Greater Perth, Western Australia

358
Q

GI: Sandalford

A

Swan Valley, Swan District, Greater Perth, Western Australia

359
Q

What two zones is most of Western Australia’s viticulture confined to?

A

Greater Perth and Southwest Australia

360
Q

What three bodies of water does Margaret River touch?

A

Geographe Bay, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean

361
Q

What is the foremost region for Semillon/SB blends in Australia?

A

Margaret River, SW Australia

362
Q

What was the first commercial wine release in Margaret River?

A

1971 Vasse Felix Riesling

363
Q

What GI’s eastern border is formed by the Gladstone Line and the Whicher Mountain Range?

A

Margaret River

364
Q

Where would you find the unofficial subzone Wilyabrup? Name three producers based there.

A

Margaret River; Vasse Felix, Cullen, Moss Wood

365
Q

Where would you find the unofficial subzone Wallcliffe? Name two producers based there.

A

Margaret River; Leeuwin Estate & Cape Mentelle

366
Q

GI: Vasse Felix

A

Margaret River, SW Australia, Western Australia

367
Q

GI: Cullen

A

Margaret River, SW Australia, Western Australia

368
Q

GI: Moss Wood

A

Margaret River, SW Australia, Western Australia

369
Q

GI: Leeuwin Estate

A

Margaret River, SW Australia, Western Australia

370
Q

GI: Cape Mentelle

A

Margaret River, SW Australia, Western Australia

371
Q

What are the top grape varieties in Margaret River?

A

Chard, Cab, SB/Semillon

372
Q

What is the northernmost GI of the Southwest Australia zone? What GI borders it on its north and what zone is it in?

A

Geographe; Peel in Greater Perth

373
Q

What is the western most GI of the Southwest zone of Western Australia?

A

Margaret River

374
Q

N to S: Geographe, Margaret River, Swan District

A

Swan District, Geographe, Margaret River

375
Q

What zone is responsible for 85% of Western Australia’s production, and what are the two most productive GIs within it?

A

Southwest Australia zone; Margaret River & Great Southern

376
Q

James Halliday coined the term “Golden Triangle” describing what three estates in Wallcliffe, Margaret River known for their Chardonnay.

A

Leeuwin, Cape Mentelle, and Voyager Estate

377
Q

Describe the climate of Margaret River.

A

Warm, Mediterranean. Dry summers and rainy winters.

378
Q

Where is the Gignin clone of Chardonnay most commonly found? What is a synonym?

A

Margaret River; Mendoza

379
Q

GI: Plantagenet

A

Mount Barker, Great Southern, Southwest Australia, Western Australia

380
Q

What is the capital city of Tasmania?

A

Hobart

381
Q

What mainland region of Australia is Tasmania closest to?

A

Victoria

382
Q

What is the most commonly made style of wine in Tasmania?

A

Sparkling wine.

383
Q

GI: Jansz Wine Co.

A

Tasmania; joint venture of Roederer and Heemskerk, now owned by Yalumba

384
Q

What is the northernmost GI in Australia?

A

South Burnett

385
Q

GI: Mount Mary

A

Yarra Valley, Port Phillip, Victoria

386
Q

GI: Giaconda

A

Beechworth, NE Victoria

387
Q

Who makes 100 Year Old Para Vintage Tawny and where?

A

Seppeltsfield, Barossa Valley

388
Q

Who makes Diana Madeline and where?

A

Diana Madeline – Cullen Cab/Merlot, Margaret River

389
Q

Who makes Basket Press Shiraz and where?

A

Rockford, Barossa Valley

390
Q

Name two single vineyard Shiraz from Henschke?

A

Hill of Grace and Mt. Edelstone

391
Q

What Clare Valley producer is famous for doing blends where Malbec factors in as a large portion?

A

Wendouree

392
Q

Who makes Roennfeldt Road and from where?

A

Greenock Creek, Barossa Valley (both a Cab and a Shiraz are made called Roaennfeldt Road)

393
Q

Who makes Old Bastard Shiraz and from where?

A

Kaesler, Barossa Valley

394
Q

Who makes Amon-Ra and where from?

A

Glaetzer Wines, Shiraz, Barossa Valley

395
Q

Who makes Octavius and where from?

A

Yalumba, Old Vine Shiraz, Barossa

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