Australia (New South Wales, Western Australia, Tasmania) Flashcards

1
Q

What is the climate of Hunter Valley Zone?

A

sub-tropical climate with moderate to high temperature, high humidity = fungal diseases

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2
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What is the region of Hunter Valley Zone?

A

Hunter

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3
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What is the famous grape of Hunter?

A

Semillon

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4
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What are the characteristics of Semillon?

A

dry,
light-bodied,
high in acidity
low in alcohol (10–11% abv).
The wines have delicate citrus characters and may be fairly neutral in
their youth;

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5
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Who are the significant producers of Hunter Valley

A

Tyrrells

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6
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What are the common winemaking process of Semillon

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picked early
gently pressed without any period of skin contact
fermented at moderate temp in stainless steel

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7
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What are the regions of Central Ranges? Which region is known for high quality wines?

A

Mudgee
Orange - high quality wines
Cowra

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8
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What is the mountain range in Orange?

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mount Canobolas

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9
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what is the altitude of Mount Canobolas?

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600 - 900m

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10
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What are the soils of Orange?

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deep red volcanic basalt soils, yellow/ brown clay loams and shallow gravels

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11
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What are the most planted grapes in Orange?

A

Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon

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12
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What are the regions of Southern New South Wales Zone?

A

Canberra District
Hilltops
Tumbarumba

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13
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What are the climate of Southern New South Wales Zone?

A

a continental climate with altitude providing a cooling influence

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14
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What is the mountain in Southern New South Wales?

A

the Snowy Mountians

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15
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What are the altitude of Canberra District?

A

500 - 850 m

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16
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What are the most planted variety in Canberra District?

A

Shiraz

17
Q

Who are the significant producers of Canberra District?

A

Clonakilla
Ravensworth

18
Q

What is the climate of Tasmania?

A

a cool maritime climate with high rainfall

19
Q

What are the sub-regions of Tasmania?

A

Coal River Valley
Tamar Valley
Piper Valley

20
Q

What are Tasmania’s 2 dominant varieties?

A

Pinot Noir
Chardonnay

21
Q

Who are the significant producers of Tasmania?

A

Tolpuddle
Tamar Ridge

22
Q

What are the 2 leading regions of Western Australia Zone?

A

Margaret Ricer
Great Southern

23
Q

What is the hottest region in Australia?

A

Swan Valley

24
Q

What are the 2 oceans influence Margaret River?

A

Indian Ocean
Southern Ocean

25
Q

What are the most planted variety in Western Australia?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

26
Q

Who are the significant producers of Margaret River?

A

Leeuwin
Moss Wood

27
Q

what are the 5 official sub-zones of Great Southern?

A

Albany
Denmark
Mount Barker
Prongurup
Frankland River

28
Q

What are the climate of Albany and Denmark?

A

a maritime climate

29
Q

What are the climate of Mount Barker, Porongurup, Frankland River?

A

more continental

30
Q

What are the 5 largest companies in Australia?

A

Accolade Wines
Casella Family Brands
Treasury Wine Estates
Pernod Richard
Australian Vintage