Australia Flashcards
Name the states for wine production in Australia.
- Western Australia
- Northern Australia
- South Australia
- Queensland
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Tasmania.
Name the zones of South Australia.
- Adelaide
- Barossa
- Far North
- Fleurieu
- Lower Murray
- Limestone Coast
- Mount Lofty Ranges
- The Peninsulars
Name the regions of Barossa.
- Barossa Valley
- Eden Valley
Name the regions of Far North.
- Southern Flinders Ranges.
Name the regions of Fleurieu.
- Currency Creek
- McLaren Vale
- Kangaroo Island
- Southern Fleurieu
- Longhorn Creek
Name the regions of Lower Murray.
- Riverland
Name the regions of Limestone Coast.
- Coonawarra
- Mount Benson
- Mount Gambier
- Padthaway
- Wrattonbully
- Robe
Name the regions of Mount Lofty Ranges.
- Adelaide Hills
- Piccadilly Valley
- Adelaide Plains
- Clare Valley
Name the zones of Western Australia.
- Western Plains
- Greater Perth
- Central Western Australia
- Eastern Plains
- Inland and North of Western Australia
- South West Australia
- West Australia South Eastern Coast.
Name the regions of Greater Perth.
- Peel
- Perth Hills
- Swan District
Name the sub - regions of Swan District.
- Swan Valley
Name the regions of South Western Australia.
- Margaret River
- Great Southern
- Blackwood Valley
- Geographe
- Pemberton
- Manjimup
Name the sub - regions of Great Southern.
- Albany
- Denmark
- Frankland River
- Mount Barker
- Porongurup
Name the zones of New South Wales.
- Big Rivers
- Central Ranges
- Hunter Valley
- Norther Rivers
- Northern Slopes
- South Coast
- Southern New South Wales
- Western Plains Australian Capital Zone
Name the regions of Northern River.
- Hastings River
Name the regions of Big Rivers.
- Murray Darling
- Swan Hill
- Pericoota
- Riverina
Name the regions of Central Ranges.
- Cowra
- Mudgee
- Orange
Name the regions of Northern Slopes.
- New England Australia.
Name the regions of the South Coast of NSW.
- Shoalhaven Coast
- Southern Highlands
Name the regions of Southern NSW.
- Gundagai
- Hilltops
- Canberra District
- Tumbarumba
Name the regions of Hunter Valley.
- Hunter
Name the sub - regions of Hunter.
- Broke Fordwich
- Pokolbin
- Upper Hunter Valley
Name the zones of Victoria.
- Central Victoria
- North East Victoria
- Port Phillip
- North West Victoria
- Western Victoria
Name the regions of Central Victoria.
- Bendigo
- Goulburn Valley
- Heathecote
- Strathbogie Ranges
- Upper Goulburn
- Gippsland
Name the sub - region of Goulburn Valley.
- Nagambie Lakes
Name the regions of North East Victoria.
- Alpine Valleys
- Beechworth
- Glenrowan
- King Valley
- Rutherglen
Name the regions of Port Philip.
- Geelong
- Macedon Ranges
- Mornington Peninsula
- Sunbury
- Yarra Valley
Which regions are shared by NSW and North West Victoria?
- Murray Darling
- Swan Hill
Name the regions of Western Victoria.
- Grampians
- Henty
- Pyrenees
Name the sub - region of Grampians.
- Great Western
Which are the Super-Zones of Australia?
- South Eastern Australia - all zones except Western Australia.
- Adelaide Super Zone - South Australia - Barossa, Fleurieu & Mount Lofty Ranges.
When was the Label Integrity Program introduced?
- 1990.
What labeling law is applied if a varietal is stated on the label?
- Must be 85% of the varietal.
What labeling law is applied if a vintage is stated on the label?
- Must be 95% from the stated year.
What is the soil of Coonawarra?
Terra Rossa.
What is Topaque?
- Replacement for the word Tokay.
- Wines from Rutherglen or Glenrowan which are fortified based on Muscadelle grape.
What is Apera?
Sherry in Australia.
What is Tawny?
Port in Australia.
What are the different classifications for Rutherglen Topaque?
- Rutherglen Muscat - 2 to 5 years - 180-240 g/L.
- Rutherglen Classic Muscat - 5 to 10 years (wood) - 200 - 280 g/L.
- Rutherglen Grand - avg. 10 to 15 years - 270-400 g/L.
- Rutherglen Rare - avg. 20+ years - 270-400 g/L.
What are the sub-regions of Tasmania?
- Launceston
- Hobart
- Piper’s River
- North West Coast
- Tamar Valley
- Coal River
- Derwent Valley
- Huon Valley
- East Coast
Name the regions of Queensland.
- Granite Belt
- South Burnett
What are the grapes for Hunter Valley GI?
- Semillon
- Shiraz
What are the grapes for Tumbarumba?
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
What are the grapes for Barossa Valley?
- Shiraz
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Riesling
- Mouvedre
- Grenache
What are the grapes for Adelaide Hills?
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Shiraz
What are the grapes for Mornington Peninsula?
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
What are the grapes for Yarra Valley?
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
What are the grapes for Heathcote?
- Shiraz
What are the grapes for Piper River in Tasmania?
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Noir
What are the grapes for Tamar Valley in Tasmania?
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Chardonnay
- Riesling
- Pinot Noir
What are the grapes for Coal River in Tasmania?
- Cabernet Sauvignon
Name a few producers from Tasmania.
- Pressing Matters - Coal River Valley
- Riversdal Estate - Coal River Valley
- Josef Chromy - Tamar Valley
- Freycinet Vineyard - East Coast
- House of Arras - Piper’s River
- Bay of Fires - Piper’s River
- Tamar Ridge - Tamar Valley
- Devil’s Corner - Tamar Valley
Name a few cult producers of Australia.
- Penfolds “Grange”
- Henschke’s “Hill of Grace”
- Clarendon Hills’ “Astralis”
- Torbreck’s “RunRig” Shiraz
Which mountain range is found in the New South Wales?
- The Great Dividing Range.
Name a few popular producers of Riverina.
- Casella
- De Bortoli
