Australia Flashcards
What type of oak barrel was most commonly used in Australia until recent times?
300 litre American hogshead
What is the most iconic wine produced by Penfolds?
Grange
What is the most important classification of Australia’s wines?
Langton’s Classification
What is the most planted red grape in Australia?
Shiraz
Order the following wine regions from west to east (1 = westernmost, 4 = easternmost):
- Hunter
- Margaret River
- Barossa Valley
- Yarra Valley
- Margaret River GI
- Barossa Valley GI
- Yarra Valley GI
- Hunter GI
In which modern state were Australia’s first grapevines planted?
New South Wales
The GIs of Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, and Adelaide Plains are located in which state?
South Australia
Grapes destined for high-volume brands like Yellow Tail and Jacob’s Creek are most likely to originate in which GI?
Riverland GI
The oldest continuously producing Grenache and Shiraz vines in the world are found in which state?
South Australia
The first vintage of Penfolds Grange was released in which decade?
1950s
Which Australian state is most famous for its sparkling wines?
Tasmania
Australian wines labelled with a grape varietal must contain what percentage of that grape?
85%
Name the zones of New South Wales:
- Big Rivers
- Central Ranges
- Hunter
- Northern Rivers
- Northern Slopes
- South Coast
- Southern New South Wales
- Western Plains
Name the regions of Big Rivers:
- Murray Darling GI (Shared with Victoria)
- Perricoota GI
- Riverina GI
- Swan Hill GI (Shared with Victoria)
Name the sub regions of Hunter GI:
- Broke Fordwich GI
- Pokolbin GI
- Upper Hunter Valley GI
Name the regions of Central Ranges:
- Cowra GI
- Mudgee GI
- Orange GI
Name the regions of Northern Rivers:
- Hastings River GI
Name the regions of Northern Slopes:
- New England Australia GI
Name the regions of South Coast:
- Shoalhaven Coast GI
- Southern Highlands GI
Name the regions of Southern New South Wales:
- Canberra District GI
- Tumbarumba GI
- Hilltops GI
- Gundagai GI
Name the GIs of Queensland:
- Granite Belt GI
- South Burnett GI
Name the zones of the Adelaide Superzone:
- Barossa
- Fleurieu
- Mount Lofty Ranges
Name the regions of Barossa:
- Barossa Valley GI
- Eden Valley GI
Name the sub regions of Eden Valley GI:
- High Eden GI
Name the regions of Fleurieu:
- Currency Creek GI
- Kangaroo Island GI
- Langhorne Creek GI
- McLaren Vale GI
- Southern Fleurie GI
Name the regions of Mount Lofty Ranges:
- Adelaide Hills GI
- Adelaide Plains GI
- Clare Valley GI
Name the sub regions of Adelaide Hills GI:
- Lenswood GI
- Piccadilly Valley GI
Name the zones of South Australia:
- Barossa
- Fleurieu
- Mount Lofty Ranges
- Far North
- Limestone Coast
- Lower Murray
- The Peninsulas
Name the regions of Far North:
- Southern Flinders Range GI
Name the regions of Limestone Coast:
- Coonawarra GI
- Mount Benson GI
- Padthaway GI
- Robe GI
- Wrattonbully GI
- Mount Gambier GI
Name the regions of Lower Murray:
- Riverland GI
Name the zones of Victoria:
- Central Victoria
- Gippsland
- North East Victoria
- North West Victoria
- Port Phillip
- Western Victoria
Name the regions of Central Victoria:
- Central Bendigo GI
- Goulburn Valley GI
- Heathcote
- Strathbogie Ranges GI
- Upper Goulburn GI
Name the sub regions of Goulburn Valley GI:
- Nagambie Lakes
Name the regions of North East Victoria:
- Alpine Valleys GI
- Beechworth GI
- Glenrowan GI
- King Valley GI
- Rutherglen GI
Name the regions of North West Victoria:
- Murray Darling GI (Shared with New South Wales)
- Swan Hill GI (Shared with New South Wales)
Name the regions of Port Phillip:
- Geelong GI
- Macedon Ranges GI
- Mornington Peninsula GI
- Sunbury GI
- Yarra Valley GI
Name the regions of Western Victoria:
- Grampians GI
- Henty GI
- Pyrenees GI
Name the sub regions of Grampians GI:
- Great Western GI
Name the zones of Western Australia:
- Central Western Australia
- Eastern Plains, Inland & North of Western Australia
- Greater Perth
- South West Australia
- West Australian South East Coastal