Australia, South Flashcards

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1
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In which Australia’s zone is produced the best Cabernet Sauvignon wine?

A

In the cool maritime-influenced Coonawarra region, in South Australia zone.

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Name the heavily irrigated Gl, located in the “Lower Murray zone”?

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Riverland Gl, known for its production of bulk wine, with hot continental climate.

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Which grape varieties does best in the region of McLaren Vale Gl?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon & Rhone Varieties.

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Give an example of Shiraz wine from McLaren Vale region?

A

D’Aremberg’s Dead Arm Shiraz

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Where are found the sub-regions of Piccadilly Valley & Lenswood, and which grapes does best hire?

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Adelaide Hills Gl,
*Wines produced from:
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Sparkling wines, in the region’s cool maritime climate.

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Which region in South Australia zone, produces the most classic and ageworthy Riesling wines, despite its warmer continental climate?

A

Clare Valley

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Which zone in South Australia, is surrounded on tree sides by Mount Lofty Ranges?

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Barossa zone, Australia’s most important region for premium Shiraz.

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Name the region within Barossa zone, which is home to 150-years-old vines?

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Barossa Valley

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Which is the other region, that ranks with Barossa Valley, as one of Australia’s celebrated wine regions?

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Hunter Valley

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Name Barossa’s Valley cooler counterpart region, disturbed by white and red wine production?

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Eden Valley,
Riesling, Chardonnay, Viognier, Shiraz & Cab Sauvignon are all successful here.

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