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Australia - South Australia & New South Wales Flashcards

1
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What is the minimum required percentage of wine from a region in Australia if the region is stated on the bottle

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85%

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What is the minimum required percentage of a varietal in Australia if the varietal is stated on the bottle

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85%

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What is the minimum required percentage that must be sourced from a specific vintage if that vintage is stated on the label in Australia

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85%

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4
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What states are included in the Southeastern Australia Superzone GI

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Queensland
Victoria
South Australia
New South Wales
Tasmania

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5
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What system does Australia use for Geographic specifications

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The GI system

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6
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What Australian state is completely Phylloxera-free

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South Australia

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7
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How many zones are in South Australia

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8

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8
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Which zone in South Australia is not suitable for successful viticulture

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North Zone

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9
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What is South Australia’s most important zone of production

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Barossa Zone

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10
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What is the minimum age requirement for vines classified under Barossa Old Vine Charter’s ‘Old’ category

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Min. 35 years

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What is the minimum age requirement for vines classified under Barossa Old Vine Charter’s ‘Survivor’ category

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Min. 70 years

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What is the minimum age requirement for vines classified under Barossa Old Vine Charter’s ‘Centenerian’ category

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Min. 100 years

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What is the minimum age requirement for vines classified under Barossa Old Vine Charter’s ‘Ancestor’ category

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Min. 125 years

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14
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What is the climate of Barossa Valley GI

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Warm

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15
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What are the soils of Barossa Valley GI

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Deep loamy clay

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16
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What is the dominant grape of Barossa Valley GI

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Shiraz

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17
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What is the style of Barossa Valley GI Shiraz

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Australia’s boldest, hottest, and heaviest style of Shiraz

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18
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What styles of Shiraz in addition to dry are produced in Barossa Valley GI

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Sparkling
Off-dry (tawny fortified wine added)

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19
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What red grapes are grown in Barossa Valley GI in addition to Shiraz

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache
Mataró

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20
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What is the famous wine style of Eden Valley GI

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High acid, dry Riesling

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21
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What is the notable sub-region of Eden Valley GI

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High Eden GI

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22
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What are the two regional GIs of the Barossa Zone

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Barossa Valley GI
Eden Valley GI

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23
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In what Zone GI would you have the McLaren Vale GI

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The Fleurie Zone

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24
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In what Zone GI would you find the Langhorne Creek GI

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The Fleurie Zone

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25
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What is the climate of McLaren Vale GI

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Warm, dry

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26
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What is the major threat to viticulture in McLaren Vale GI

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Drought

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27
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What are the main grape varietals of McLaren Vale GI

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Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache

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28
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What is the most planted white varietal in McLaren Vale GI

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Chardonnay

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29
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What is the terrain of Langhorne Creek GI

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Flat, gentle terrain

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30
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What two bodies of water are connected to Currency Creek GI

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Lake Alexandrina
Murray River

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31
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What are the two main red grape varietals of Currency Creek GI

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Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon

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32
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What is the main white varietal of Currency Creek GI

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Chardonnay

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33
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How does the climate of Southern Fleurie GI compare to the rest of the Fleurie Zone

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Warmer and drier

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34
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What are the main three grape varietals of Southern Fleurie GI

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Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sauvignon Blanc

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35
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What body of water separates Kangaroo Island from the mainland

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Backstair Passage

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36
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What is the smallest regional GI in the Fleurie Zone

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Kangaroo Island

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37
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What is the climate of Clare Valley GI

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Moderate to warm continental climate

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38
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What moderates the warm climate of Clare Valley GI

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Higher elevation vineyards

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39
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What is the famous style of quality wine from Clare Valley GI

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Bone dry Riesling

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40
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In Australia, what style of closure is famous for beginning in Clare Valley

A

Screw-caps

41
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What is the soil type in Clare Valley’s best Riesling vineyards

42
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What grape is Cabernet Sauvignon commonly blended with in Clare Valley GI

43
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What is the dominant red grape varietal of Clare Valley GI

44
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Where are the vineyards in the Adelaide Hills GI located

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Nestled in the ridges of the Mount Lofty Range

45
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What is the climate of Adelaide Hills GI

46
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What two white grapes dominant plantings in Adelaide Hills GI

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

47
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What two grapes are commonly used for the sparkling wines of Adelaide Hills GI

A

Pinot Noir
Chardonnay

48
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What is the climate of Adelaide Plains GI

A

Warm and dry

49
Q

What is the famous region GI of the Limestone Coast Zone

A

Coonwarra GI

50
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What is the famous soil type of Coonwarra GI

A

Terra Rossa

51
Q

What is Terra Rossa

A

A striking red/orange clay based soil

52
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What is the climate of Coonwarra GI

A

Warm Mediterranea

53
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What grape varietal dominates in Coonwarra GI

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

54
Q

Where is Padthaway GI in relation to Coonwarra GI

A

A 5 mile wide sliver North of Coonwarra

55
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What are the major 3 grapes of Padthaway GI

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Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay

56
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What GI is located between Padthaway GI and Coonwarra GI

A

Wrattonbully GI

57
Q

What grape dominates plantings in Wrattonbully GI

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

58
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What soil type is found in the best Wrattonbully GI vineyards

A

Terra Rossa

59
Q

What is the climate of Mount Gambier GI

A

Cool maritime

60
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What two grapes dominate Mount Gambier GI

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir

61
Q

What regional GI is home to over 25% of Australia’s overall wine production

A

Riverland GI

62
Q

Who planted some of the first quality Shiraz vines in Australia in New South Wales before moving to New Zealand

A

James Busby

63
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What is the famous GI of the Hunter Valley Zone

64
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What are the sub-regional GIs of Hunter GI

A

Upper Hunter Valley GI
Pokolbin GI
Broke Fordwich GI

65
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What is the climate of Hunter Valley

A

Sub-tropical

66
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What is the dominant grape varietal of Hunter GI

67
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What is the most planted red grape of Hunter Valley

68
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Where is the heart of viticulture in Hunter Valley Zone

A

Pokolbin and Broke Fordwich GIs

69
Q

What Madeira grape thrives in Hunter GIs sub-tropical climate

70
Q

Where is the world’s most distinct expression of Semillon grown

A

Hunter Valley, Australia

71
Q

Where are the vineyards of Mudgee GI zone

A

Western slopes of the Great Dividing Range

72
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What is the climate of Mudgee GI in comparison to Hunter Valley

A

Sunny, low humidity

73
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What is the most planted white varietal of Mudgee GI

A

Chardonnay

74
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What are the most planted red varietals of Mudgee GI

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz
Merlot

75
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What is the highest altitude GI of New South Wales

76
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Where are the best vineyards of Orange GI located

A

The slopes surrounding Mt. Canobolas

77
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What is the soil type in Orange GI’s best vineyards

78
Q

What unique grape is Shoalhavel Coast GI known for

A

Chambourcin (A French hybrid)

79
Q

What is the most planted varietal of Southern Highlands GI

A

Tempranillo

80
Q

What is the climate of Hastings River GI

A

Hot coastal

81
Q

What geographic factor moderates the hot climate of New England Australia GI

A

Elevation of the Great Diving Range

82
Q

What massive international bulk wine brand calls Riverina GI its’ home

A

Yellowtail

83
Q

What are the two most planted varietals of Riverina GI

A

Shiraz
Chardonnay

84
Q

What high end style of wine is produced in Riverina despite the majority of production being bulk wine

A

Botrytis-affected sweet wines

85
Q

What is the famous producer and wine of dessert wine in Riverina GI

A

De Bertolis ‘Noble One’ Botrytis Semillon

86
Q

What is the climate of Canberra District GI

A

Mild continental

87
Q

Where are the vineyards of Canberra District GI

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Within the valleys of the Great Diving Range

88
Q

What style of Syrah is produced in Canberra District GI

A

Elegant blends of Shiraz and Viognier modeled after Côte-Rôtie

89
Q

What grapes in addition to Syrah and Viognier are planted in the Canberra District GI

A

Riesling
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon

90
Q

What is the climate of Hilltops GI

A

Warm continental

91
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What are the two dominant grapes of Hilltops GI

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz

92
Q

What river flows through the Gundagai GI

A

Murrumbidgee River

93
Q

What is the climate of Gundagai GI

94
Q

Where are the vineyards of Tumbarumba GI located

A

Foothills of the Snowy Mountains

95
Q

What is the climate of Tumbarumba GI

96
Q

What are the two dominant varietals of Tumbarumba GI

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Pinot Noir
Chardonnay

97
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What style of wine is the climate of Tumbarumba GI suited for

A

Sparkling wines

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