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Australia Flashcards

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What is Australia famous for?

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Full-bodied Shiraz, lime-flavored Rieslings, elegant Cabernets and subtle semillon

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What is the climate in Australia?

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There is a diverse range but generally due to the latitude the climate is warm or hot

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What tempers the hot climate in Australia?

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the proximity to either the Southern or Indian Ocean and also the Murray River System

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What moderating effect does Adelaide Hills and Eden Valley have?

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They are cooled by altitude.

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What are some hazards in Australia?

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Drought, bush fire and smoke taint

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Hunter Valley has what climate and Barossa Valley has what climate?

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Hunter Valley is hot and Barossa Valley is warm

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Describe a Shiraz from Hunter valley or Barossa Valley?

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full-bodied, intensely fruity, earthy and spicy notes, leather as they age

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What style of Shiraz is made in Geelong or Heathcote?

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A leaner more peppery style

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What role does Shiraz play with Cab in Australia?

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It is blended with Cabernet to give it softness and body similar to Merlot’s role in Bordeaux

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How is Australian Cabernet Sauvignon different than Australian Shiraz?

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darker, firmer tannins, higher acidy, ripe black fruit character with toasty oak notes

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What are some classic regions for Australian Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Coonawara and Margaret River

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Where is Pinot Noir grown in Australia?

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Cooler sites such as Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsual and Tasmania

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What is the style of Australian Pinot Noir?

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medium-bodied, medium alchohol, med/high acidity, cherry and strawberry

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What is the most planted white grape in Australia?

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Chardonnay

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What is the hierarchy of regions in Australia?

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Zones, Regions and sub-regions

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Where do the high quality chardonnays come from?

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Adelaide Hills, Mornington Peninsula and Yarra Valley and warm site Margaret River

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Where is Sauvignon Blanc grown?

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Moderate climate Adelaide Hills

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What is the unique way that Australia makes Semillon?

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Harvested early for low sugar levels and high acid, minimal oxygen and inert vessels for fermentation and storage.

19
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Where does Australia grow Semillon and what is the resulting style?

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Hunter Valley. light in alcohol, neutral in flavor when first bottled but with age amazing honey and toast flavors with age

20
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How is riesling made in a style unique to Australia? And where are they made?

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Clare Valley and Eden Valley, Unoaked, high acid, dry or off dry. pronounced citrus fruits (lime, lemon) in youth that rapidly develop into honey, toast and petrol.

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What is the other region making Riesling? And how does it compare?

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Tasmania and it is less citrus and more floral

22
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What are the five Wine Zones in Australia?

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South Eastern Australia, South Australia, New South Wales, Western Australia an Tasmania

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What are the three known regions in South Eastern Australia and what are they known for?

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Riverland, Murray-Darling and Riverina. Known for high volume, fertile irrigated vineyards, blending of grapes from across region

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What else is Riverina known for?

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The production of botrytised wines made from Semillon.

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What is South Australia known for?

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Most prestigious, most expensive wines

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What are the regions in South Australia?

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Barossa Valley, Eden Valley, Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale, Coonawarra

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Where are the coolest regions on Australia mainland?

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Victoria

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What is the climate of Yarra Valley and what is it known for?

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Cool to moderate maritime, Pinot Noir and high quality sparkling wine

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What is the style of a Pinot Noir from Yarra Valley?

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rich in fruit, strawberries, plum, dark cherries, ripe soft tannins and oak

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What is the climate of the Mornington Peninsula and what is it known for?

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cool to moderate maritime, known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

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What is the style of a Chardonnay from Mornington Penninsula?

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citrus, pear and apple aromas, high acid, softened by MLF

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What is Geelong known for and what is its style?

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Chardonnay and its complex, concentrated and full-bodied

33
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Which Victoria region specializes in Marsanne?

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Goulburn Valley

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What is the main region of New South Wales?

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Hunter Valley

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What is the climate of Hunter Valley and what is it known for?

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Hot, humid climate, known for Semillon and of course Shiraz

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What is the style of Hunter Valley Semillon?

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Light-bodied, low alcohol, high acid, initially neutral flavors but evolve into toast, nut and honey with age

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What is the climate of Margaret River and what is it know for?

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Warm maritime climate, know for Chardonnay and Cabernet/Merlot bordeaux blends

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What is the style of a Margaret River Chardonnay?

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Concentrated stone-fruit aromas, high acid, barrel ageing and MLF

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Where is Sauvignon Blanc blended with Semillon in Australia?

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Margaret River

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What is the climate of Tasmania and what is it know for?

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Cool Maritime climate know for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and base wine for sparkling wine

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