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Australia Flashcards

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1
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What climates do the main Australian wine growing regions have?

(2 points)

A

Warm or Hot

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Which 3 main bodies of water temper of the climates of many Australian growing regions?

A

1) Indian Ocean
2) Murray River system
3) Southern Ocean

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3
Q

What cools regions such as the Adelaide Hills and Eden Valley?

A

Altitude

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4
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Why is irrigation essential in most Australian growing regions?

A

Annual rainfall is low

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5
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What is the most significant climatic problem in Australia?

A

Drought

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Name the significant risk created by hot, dry conditions which is unique to Australian vineyards.

A

Bush fires

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What are the two main risks to grape growing caused by bush fires?

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1) Damage to or destruction of the vineyard area

2) Smoke from the fires coming into contact with the grapes and causing a pungent taint in the wines

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8
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Why does Tasmania have a cooler climate than the other Australian growing regions?

A

It has a more southerly latitude

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9
Q

What is the principal grape variety of either colour in Australia?

A

Shiraz

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10
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Which grape is widely grown in most Australian regions?

A

Shiraz

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11
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What climate does the Hunter Valley have?

A

Hot

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12
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What climate does the Barossa Valley have?

A

Warm

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  • What style of Shiraz do regions such as Hunter Valley and Barossa Valley produce?

(2 points)

  • Other than fruit, name 2 common aromas in these wines.
  • What is a typical aroma of these wines with age?
A
  • Full-bodied and intensely fruity
  • Earth and spice
  • Leather
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How do some winemakers make more ‘restrained’ styles of Shiraz in the hotter regions of Australia?

A

By controlling the level of extraction in the winemaking process

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  • Name two Australian regions which make a leaner, more peppery style of Shiraz.
  • Why is this style prevalent there?
A
  • Geelong and Heathcote

- Their climates are on the cooler side

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16
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What is a common way of balancing bolder, fuller styles of Shiraz with leaner, more austere styles in Australia?

A

By combining them in a multi-regional blended wine

17
Q

In Australia, which grape is often used to bring softness and body to blends with Cabernet Sauvignon?

A

Shiraz - it performs a similar role to Merlot in Bordeaux

18
Q

Name the Australian grape variety:

  • Dark
  • Firm tannins
  • High acidity
  • Ripe black fruit character (blackcurrant, black cherry)
A

Cabernet Sauvignon

19
Q

Name the two main classic regions for Australian Cabernet Sauvignon.

A

1) Coonawarra

2) Margaret River

20
Q

True or False: Merlot is usually used for unblended, varietal wines in Australia.

A

False: Merlot is typically found in blended wines, most often with Cabernet Sauvignon - it adds body and fleshy, plummy fruit.

21
Q

Name the 3 regions which arguably produce the best Pinot Noir in Australia.

Why does it grow so successfully in these places?

A
  • Yarra Valley
  • Mornington Peninsula
  • Tasmania

They are cool/moderate regions

22
Q

Name the Australian variety:

  • Medium body
  • Medium alcohol
  • Medium-high acidity
  • Cherry and strawberry flavours
A

High-quality Pinot Noir

23
Q

What is the Australian name for Mourvèdre?

A

Mataro

24
Q

Name 3 late-ripening varieties which thrive in Australia’s hot regions.

A
  • Grenache
  • Petit Verdot
  • Mataro (Mourvèdre)
25
Q

Name an example of a variety from:

1) Italy
2) Spain

which has gained in popularity in Australia in recent years.

A

1) Sangiovese

2) Tempranillo

26
Q

Why are some Mediterranean grape varieties now popularly grown in Australia?

(2 points)

A

They are well adapted to:

  • High summer temperatures
  • Limited water supply
27
Q

Name the 3 categories of Australian GI, from largest to smallest geographical area.

A

Zones - Regions - Sub-regions

28
Q

What type of Australian GI can cover either part of a state, a whole state or several states?

A

Zones

29
Q

Are zones usually named on Australian wine labels?

2 points

A

No - but the notable exception is Barossa

30
Q

Coonowarra, Clare Valley and Margaret River are all examples of which type of Australian GI?

A

Regions

31
Q

What naturally defines a ‘region’ in the Australian GI system?

A

It must have consistent and distinct qualities to other neighbouring regions.

32
Q

Why might an Australian region be split into sub-regions?

A

If there are notable areas that have distinct and unique qualities.

33
Q

What quirk of the Australian GI system, regarding regions and zones, gives producers a variety of options when making up their blends?

A

Some regions are covered by several zones - e.g. Eden Valley region is in the Barossa zone, which is within the zone of South Australia, which is turn is within the zone of South Eastern Australia.

34
Q

Name the 8 largest ‘zones’ in Australia.

A
  • Western Australia
  • Northern Territory
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • South Eastern Australia
  • New South Wales
  • Victoria
  • Tasmania
35
Q

What is the most planted white grape in Australia?

A

Chardonnay

36
Q

Which Australian wine is being described?

  • Blend of fruit from different regions
  • Either unoaked for peachy flavours, or oaked with chips or staves to give toast and vanilla hints
A

Basic, mass-produced Chardonnay

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