Australia - Brainscape Flashcards
1
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What are the regions of the North West Victoria zone?
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- Murray Darling
- Swan Hill
2
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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
3
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In 2008, 14 winemakers accounted for what percentage of the production in Australia?
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70.00%
4
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What grape flourishes in Pipers River? Where is it located?
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- Pinot Noir
- Tasmania
5
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Who makes the “Noble One”? What is it?
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De Bortoli - a botrytis Semillon dessert wine
6
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South Australia produces what percentage of the nation’s wine?
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Over 50%
7
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What are the subregins of Hunter?
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- Broke Fordwich
- Pokolbin
- Upper Hunter Valley
8
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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
9
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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
10
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Where are Majella and Parker’s Estate located?
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Coonawarra
11
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Name 3 producers from the Eden Valley GI.
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- Yalumba
- Pewsey Vale
- Henschke
12
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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
13
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Where are Rutherglen and Glenrowan located? What are they famous for?
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North East Victoria zone
They are famous for sweet, foritified “tokay” from Muscadelle grapes
14
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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
15
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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
16
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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”
17
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What is the hottest region in Australia?
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Swan Valley GI (Greater Perth zone)
18
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What are the unofficial subregions of Tasmania?
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Nothern Tasmania
- Pipers River
- Tamar Valley
- North West Coast
Southern Tasmania
- Dewent Valley
- Huon Valley
- Coal River/Richmond
- The East Coast (Cranbrook/Bicheno area)
19
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What are the regions of the Central Ranges zone GI (NSW)?
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- Cowra
- Mudgee
- Orange
20
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What regions are shared between Victoria and New South Wales?
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Murray Darling and Swan Hill
21
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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
22
Q
s chaptalization allowed in Australia?
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No, ripening is not an issue
23
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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
24
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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
25
Who owns both Penfold's and Lindemands? When were both wineries started?
- Treasury Wine Estates
| - During the colonization of Australia in the 1850s
26
What 3 red grapes are matched with the variety of sites in the Yarra Valley?
- Pinot Noir
- Cab Sauv - elegant style
- Shiraz - often co-fermented with Viognier
27
The Mount Lofty Ranges zone surrounds what zone on 3 sides?
Barossa
28
What region claims the oldest Verdelho vines in Australia?
Broke Fordwich - a subregion of Hunter
29
What states are contained in the South Eastern Australia zone?
All of Victoria, Tasmania, and NSW and a portion of Queensland and South Australia
30
If a wine is simply labeled "Australia" what may not be listed if the wines are being exported to the EU?
No vintage or varietal
31
What GI also contains "Terra Rossa" soil besides Coonawarra?
Padthaway GI also located in the Limestone Coast
32
What wine was Napoleon III sipping during the 1855 closing ceremony of the Paris Exhibition?
Hunter Valley sparkling wine
33
What are the requirements for regions and subregions?
- 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
34
What are the sub-regions of the Adelaide Hills GI?
Picadilly Valley and Lenswood
35
Who makes the "Octavius" Shiraz? "Astralis" Shiraz? "RunRig" Shiraz? "First Growth"?
- Yalumba "Octavius"
- Clarendon Hills "Astralis"
- Torbreck "RunRig"
- Parker's Estate "First Growth"
36
The Canberra District is spli between what states? Who controls most of the region?
- NSW and Australian Capital Territory
| - Hardy's - Australia's Second largest wine company
37
What are the 6 regions of the Limestone Coast zone (South Australia)?
- Coonawarra
- Mount Benson
- Padthaway
- Robe
- Wrattonbully
- Mount Gambier
38
What is the sole region of the Lower Murray zone?
Riverland Region GI
39
What 3 grapes are commonly grown in the Mornington Peninsula GI?
Pinot Noir, Chard, and Pinot Gris
| It is too cool for Cab
40
What are the regions of the Southern New South Wales zone GI?
- Canberra District
- Tumbarumba
- Hilltops
- Gundagai
41
What GI of Australia offer's the most classic and ageworthy Riesling?
Clare Valley (Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia)
42
What zone is the McLaren Vale GI in? What grapes is it predominantly known for?
- Fleurieu zone
| - Cab, Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvedre (Mataro)
43
Name 4 iconic producers in the Barossa Valley GI.
- Penfold's "Grange" usually a substantial portion of fruit is from here
- Torbreck
- Peter Lehmann
- Rockford
44
What are the regions of the Barossa zone GI (South Australia)?
- Barossa Valley
| - Eden Valley
45
What are the regions of Big River zone GI (NSW)?
- Murray Darling
- Perricoota
- Riverina
- Swan Hill
46
What are the McLaren Vale's 3 best-known wines?
- D'Arenberg's "Dead Arm"
- Drew Noon's Grenache-based "Eclipse"
- Clarendon Hill's "Astralis"
47
How big are traditional American oak hogsheads used for Barossa Shiraz?
300 L
48
What are the zones of Victoria?
- Central Victoria
- Gippsland
- North East Victoria
- North West Victoria
- Port Phillip
- Western Victoria
49
What is Victoria's oldest wine region?
Yarra Valley GI
50
Where can Cabernet Sauvignon be successful on Tasmania?
Tamar Valley and Coal River
51
Where is the Tumbarumba GI? What is produced there? What climate?
- Southern New South Wales zone
- Alpine cool climate
- Sparkling from Chard & Pinot Noir
52
What was Wine Australia formerly known as? When was it established?
- Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation (AWBC)
| - 1981
53
What is the sole GI of Tasmania?
Tasmania GI
54
Who makes the "Hill of Grace" Shiraz? What was its precursor?
- Henschke
| - "Mount Edelstone" Shiraz
55
What are the regions of the Central Victoria zone?
- Bendigo
- Goulburn Valley
- Heathcote
- Strathbogie Ranges
- Upper Goulburn
56
What is the subregion of Eden Valley GI? What famous producer is here?
- High Eden GI
| - Mountadam: the first commercial producer of Chard in South Australia
57
What are the regions of North East Victoria zone?
- Alpine Valley
- Beechworth
- Glenrowan
- King Valley
- Rutherglen
58
What does Wine Australia do?
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
59
When was Australian Domaine Chandon started?
1987
60
What are the two regions of Queensland? When do they date to? What unofficial region seems poised to be the state's third?
- Granite Belt (1965)
- South Burnett (1993)
- Darling Downs
61
What zone contains Australia's newest GI as of 2009?
- New England Australia
- Northern Slopes zone
- Located on the border of Queensland
62
What is Hunter Riesling?
A synonym for Semillon
63
What is the Label Integrity Program?
- 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
64
What are the zones of NSW?
- Big Rivers
- Central Ranges
- Hunter Valley
- Northern Rivers
- Northern Slopes
- South Coast
- Southern New South Wales
- Western Plains
65
Where are Australia's best sparkling efforts produced?
Tasmania - in 2012 it accounted for 44% of the production
66
What is Australia replacing "tokay" with to comply with EU law?
Topaque
67
Where is Tahbilk Winery located? Why are they important?
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
68
Name 3 major producers of Margaret River.
- Leeuwin
- Cape Mentelle
- Cullen
69
What are the 5 sub-regions of Great Southern GI (SW Australia zone)?
- Albany
- Denmark
- Frankland River
- Mount Barker
- Porongurup
70
What are the classifications for Rutherglen Muscat, with suggested aged and residual sugar?
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Muscat (5yrs) - 180-240g/l of RS
Classic Muscat (10yrs) - 200-280g/l of RS
Grand Muscat (15yrs) - 270-400g/l of RS
Rare Muscat (20+yrs) 270-400g/l of RS
*More mature wines may display a rancio character
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71
What are the regions of the Mount Lofty Ranges zone (South Australia)?
- Adelaide Hills
- Adelaide Plains
- Clare Valley
72
What are the regions of Western Victoria zone?
- Grampians
- Henty
- Pyrenees
73
What are the regions of the Greater Perth zone?
- Peel
- Perth Hills
- Swan District
74
What is Barossa Valley's cooler counterpart? Name 5 successful grapes grown here.
- Eden Valley GI
| - Riesling, Chard, Viognier, Shiraz, and Cab Sauv
75
Where is Grosset located? What are they considered the masters of?
- Clare Valley
| - Riesling
76
What is the sole region of the Northern Rivers zone GI (NSW)?
Hastings River
77
What are the regions of the South Coast zone (NSW)?
- Shoalhaven Coast
| - Southern Highlands
78
Where is the Great Western GI located?
Grampians (Western Victoria)
79
What is Western Australia's most acclaimed region? What is it known for?
Margaret River GI
- Chard, Semillon, SB (blended w/Semillon)
- Cab Sauv (Bordeaux-blends)
80
What is the Murrumbidgee Irrigation area?
A heavily irrigated region that is also known as Riverina
81
The Adelaide GI (superzone) allows producers to blend from what zones?
Barossa, Fleurieu, and Mount Lofty Ranges
82
What is NSW most important GI?
Hunter GI
83
Where were the first vineyards planted in Australia? When?
New South Wales in 1788
84
What grapes are grown in Adelaide Hills GI cool-climate?
SB, Chard, and Pinot Noir
85
What are the 5 zones of Western Australia?
- 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
86
Where was the birth of the modern day Western Australian wine industry in the 1960s?
- Mount Barker
| - Today it excels with cool-climate Riesling, Shiraz and Cab Sauv
87
What is the mean annual temp of Margaret River?
- 45.7ºF - cooler than Bordeaux
| - But the rainfall is much less frequent than in Bordeaux
88
What counterintuitive pruning technique was developed at CSIRO?
- Minimal (zero) pruning
| - Actually restricts vigor, for Australia's low cost vineyards
