Australia Grapes Flashcards
What is the most widely planted red grape in Australia?
Syrah/Shiraz
Name the three most prominent white wine grapes in Australia
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
Name the two prominent red wine grapes in Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz
Chardonnay and Semillon are two of the most important white wine grapes in Australia, name the third
Sauvignon Blanc
Roughly how much of Australia’s total wine production does Western Australia contribute?
5%
What might you find blended with Shiraz and Grenache in South Australia?
Mourvèdre
What other name might you find Mourvèdre under?
Mataro
In a classic Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon blend, does Shiraz bring soft tannins with rich and spicy flavors or firm tannins with dark fruit flavors?
Soft tannins, rich and spicy flavors
In which wine region would you find the sparkling wine brand House of Arras?
Tasmania
Which grape is used to make botrytised wines in Riverina?
Semillon
What is the most widely planted white grape in Australia?
Chardonnay
What is Mataro another name for?
Mourvèdre, used in Australia and California
In which part of Tasmania is the majority of grapes grown?
Tamar Valley
What are the main red grapes planted in Geelong?
Pinot Noir and Shiraz
Which grape variety is typically used for sparkling red wines?
Shiraz
