Australia/New Zealand Flashcards
Zones of the New South Wales GI
- Big Rivers
- Central Ranges
- Hunter Valley
- Northern Rivers
- Northern Slopes
- South Coast
- Southern New South Wales
- Western Plains
Regions of the Big Rivers Zone
- Murray Darling (Shared with Victoria GI In North West Victoria Zone)
- Perricoota
- Riverina
- Swan Hill (Shared with Victoria GI In North West Victoria Zone)
Which Zones share the Region Murray Darling and Swan Hill
- Big Rivers in New South Wales GI
- North West Victoria in Victoria GI
Regions of the Central Ranges Zone
- Cowra
- Mudgee
- Orange
Region of the Hunter Valley Zone
Hunter
Subregions of the Hunter Region
- Broke Fordwich
- Pokolbin
- Upper Hunter Valley
Region of the Northern Rivers Zone
Hastings River
Region of the Northern Slopes Zone
New England Australia (Newest GI as of 2009)
Regions of the South Coast Zone
- Shoalhaven Coast
- Southern Highlands
Regions of Southern New South Wales Zone
- Canberra District
- Tumbarumba
- Hilltops
- Gundagai
Who produces Yellowtail
Casella
What is Semillion called in the Hunter Region
“Hunter Riesling” coming from Hunter Valley in New South Wales
Zones of Victoria GI
- Central Victoria
- Gippsland
- North East Victoria
- North West Victoria
- Port Phillip
- Western Victoria
Regions of the Central Victoria Zone
- Bendigo
- Goulburn Valley
- Heathcote
- Strathbogie Ranges
- Upper Goulburn
Subregion of the Goulburn Valley In Central Victoria Zone
Nagambie Lakes
Regions of North East Victoria
- Alpine Valleys
- Beechworth
- Glenrowan
- King Valley
- Rutherglen
Regions of North West Victoria
-Murray Darling (Shared with New South Wales)
-Swan Hill (Shared with New South Wales)
These two Regions are shared with the Big Rivers Zone in New South Wales
Regions of Port Phillip
- Geelong
- Macedon Ranges
- Mornington Peninsula
- Sunbury
- Yarra Valley
Regions of Western Victoria
- Grampians
- Henty
- Pyrenees
Subregion of Grampians in Western Victoria
Great Western
Give the classifications, Age Range and Sweetness levels of Rutherglen Muscat
Rutherglen Muscat
Classification Average Age Residual Sugar
Muscat 5 years 180-240 g/l
Classic Muscat 10 years 200-280 g/l
Grand Muscat 15 years 270-400 g/l
Rare Muscat 20+ years 270-400 g/l
Zones of the South Australia GI
- Adelaide Superzone
- Barossa
- Far North
- Fleurieu
- Limestone Coast
- Lower Murray
- Mount Lofty Ranges
- The Peninsulas
Regions of Barossa
- Barossa Valley
- Eden Valley
Subregion of the Region Eden Valley of Barossa Zone in South Australia GI
High Eden
Region of Far North
Southern Flinders Ranges
Regions of Fleurieu
- Currency Creek
- Kangaroo Island
- Langhorne Creek
- McLaren Vale
- Southern Fleurieu
Regions of the Limestone Coast
- Coonawarra
- Mount Benson
- Padthaway
- Robe
- Wrattonbully
- Mount Gambier
Region of Lower Murray
Riverland
In which zone would you find the region Riverland
Lower Murray
Regions of Mount Lofty Ranges
- Adelaide Hills
- Adelaide Plains
- Clare Valley
Subregions of Adelaide Hills in Mount Lofty Ranges Zone in Southern Australia GI
- Lenswood
- Picadilly Valley
What is the famous soil found primarily in Coonawarra; what is it?
Terra Rossa which is a red iron-rich clay
What is Mataro
Synonym for Mourvedre
Name the two unofficial subregions of Clare Valley in Mount Lofty Ranges in Southern Australia
- Watervale
- Polish Hill
- Auburn
- Sevenhill
- Clare
What white grape is Clare Valley best known for
Rieslings produced in a dry style
Clare Valley in Mount Lofty Ranges in Southern Australia
What zones can be utilized in the production of “Adelaide Superzone” wines
- Barossa
- Fleurieu
- Mount Lofty Ranges
What is the primary famous soil of the Limestone Coast
Terra Rossa soil
Zones of Western Australia GI
- Central Western Australia
- Eastern Plains, Inland and North of Western Australia
- Greater Perth
- South West Australia
- West Australian East Coast
Regions of Greater Perth Zone
- Peel
- Perth Hills
- Swan District
Subregion of Swan District in the Greater Perth Zone in Western Australia GI
Swan Valley
Regions of South West Australia
- Blackwood Valley
- Geographe
- Great Southern
- Manjimup
- Margaret River
- Pemberton
Subregions of Great Southern in South West Australia Zone in Southern Australia GI
- Albany
- Denmark
- Frankland RIver
- Mount Barker
- Porongurup
What is the largest state of Australia
Western Australia
What is the hottest appellation of Australia
Swan Valley in Swan District in Greater Perth in Western Australia
What is Australia’s coolest wine producing region
Tasmania
Regions of Queensland
- Granite Belt
- South Burnett
- Darling Downs (Unofficial)
Name the Unofficial Subregions of Northern Tasmania
- Pipers River
- Tamar Valley
- North West Coast
Name the Unofficial Subregions of Southern Tasmania
- Derwent Valley
- Huon Valley
- Coal River/ Richmond
- The East Coast (Cranbrook/Bicheno Area)
Where would you find the unofficial subregion of The East Coast and what areas does it consist of
Cranbook and Bicheno Area located in Southern Tasmania
What is the Eastern and Southern most wine making country?
New Zealand
What is the southernmost wine making region of the world
Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand
Regions of the North Island in New Zealand
- Northland
- Auckland
- Waikato/Bay of Plenty
- Gsborne
- Hawkes Bay
- Wellington (Wairarapa)
Subregions of Northland in New Zealand’s North Island
- Kerikeri
- Kaitaia
- Whangerei
Subregions of Auckland in New Zealand
- Matakana/Mahurangi
- Kumeu/Huapai
- Henderson
- Waiheke Island
- South Aukland (Includes Clevedon)
Subregions of Waikato and Bay of Plenty
- Te Kauwhata
- Te Awamutu
- Cooks Beach (Coromandel Peninsula)
- Lake Taupo
- Hamilton
- Rotorua
Subregions of Gisborne in New Zealand’s North Island
- Waipaoa
- Ormond
- Ormond Valley
- Golden Slope
- Central Valley
- Riverpoint
- Patutahi
- Patutahi Plateau
- Manutuke
Subregions of Hawkes Bay in New Zealand’s North Island
- Esk Valley
- Dartmoor Valley
- Ngatarawa
- Gimblett Gravels
- Havelock North
- Ngaruroro River Valley
- Te Awanga
- Crownthorpe
- Waipukurau
- Takapau
What was the first GI of New Zealand
Martinborough GI located in Wairarapa (North Island of New Zealand)
Subregions of Wairarapa in New Zealand’s North Island
- Martinborough GI
- Masterton
- East Taratahi (Dakins Road)
- Wairarapa Valley
- Te Muna Road
- Gladstone
What is the southern most region of New Zealand’s North Island
Wairarapa
What is the Northern most region on New Zealand’s South Island
Nelson
Subregions of Nelson in New Zealand’s South Island
- Waimea Plains
- Upper Moutere
- Motueka
- Takaka/ Golden Bay
Subregions of Marlborough in New Zealand’s South Island
- Wairau Valley
- Awatere Valley
- Southern Valleys (Brancott, Omaka, Waihopai)
Subregions of Canterbury in New Zealand’s South Island
- Canterbury Plains
- Waipara
Subregions of Central Otago
North Otago: Waitaki Valley
South Otago:
- Alexandra
- Cromwell Basin
- Wanaka
- Gibbston
What is the world’s southern most wine growing region
Central Otago in New Zealand (South Island)
What is the Australian term for Tokay
Topaque
What is the Australian term for Sherry
Apera
Where would you find the Ngaruroro River
New Zealand, Hawkes Bay
Where would you find the Tukituki River
New Zealand, Hawkes Bay
Where would you find the Para River
Barossa Valley
How does Wine Australia define Region and Sub-Regions
- Single tracts of land
- 5 independently owned vineyards of at least 5 hectares a piece
- Minimum output of 500 tonnes of grapes
What are the 4 age categories of the Barossa Vine Charter
- Old Vines: 35 years of age
- Survivor Vines: 70 years of age
- Centenarian Vines: 100 years of age
- Ancestor Vines: 125 years of age
What are “Scarce Earth” wines
Shiraz wines from McClaren Vale that are part of the McClaren Vale Sustainable Winegrowing Australia group that have been approved by the Scarce Earth group based on factors such as not being overshadowed by oak and showing no faults; the approval is driven by taste not by hard and fast numbers although the vines of the grapes must be 10 years old.
What is the easternmost region in the world. Be as specific as possible. What is the most planted grape there.
Gisborne in New Zealand’s North Island. The most planted grape here used to be Muller Thurgau but is now Chardonnay
