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What is the South Eastern Australia superzone?

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A zone encompassing all of Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales, South Australia, and Queensland

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Why was the South Eastern Australia superzone created?

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As a response to EU laws stating that varietal wines need to have a regional label attached

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When was the South Eastern Australia superzone created?

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1996

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How did South Australia avoid phylloxera?

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Implemented a total ban on imported vine material in 1874

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What percentage of Australia’s wine production comes from South Australia?

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50%

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What is the Adelaide Super Zone?

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A zone comprised of three other zones

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What are the zones within the Adelaide Super Zone?

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Barossa

Fleurieu

Mount Lofty Ranges

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What are the most important Gis within South Australia?

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Barossa Valley

Eden Valley

McClaren Vale

Clare Valley

Coonawarra

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What is the most important winemaking zone in South Australia?

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Barossa

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What is the Barossa Old Vine Charter?

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A self-regulated classification of vineyard age in Barossa

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What are the levels of the Barossa Old Vine Charter (youngest to oldest)?

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Old Vines (At least 35 years old)

Survivor Vines (At least 70 years old)

Centenarian Vines (At least 100 years old)

Ancestor Vines (At least 125 years old)

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In which zone is Barossa Valley GI located?

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Barossa

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In which zone is Eden Valley GI located?

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Barossa

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What is the climate of Barossa Valley?

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Warm continental

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What is the most planted grape in Barossa Valley GI?

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Shiraz

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What is Sparkling Burgundy?

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A red sparkling wine from Australia

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What are the primary red grapes of Barossa Valley GI?

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Shiraz

Cabernet Sauvignon

Grenache

Mataro

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What are the primary white grapes of Barossa Valley GI?

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Chardonnay

Sémillon

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What is the vineyard and producer of Australia’s top single-vineyard wine?

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Hill of Grace owned by Henschke

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What is the primary color of wine in Barossa Valley GI?

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Red

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What is the primary color of wine in Eden Valley GI?

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White

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What are the primary white grapes of Eden Valley GI?

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Riesling

Chardonnay

Sémillon

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In which zone is McClaren Vale GI?

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Fleurieu

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What is the primary color of wine in McClaren Vale GI?

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Red

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What are the primary red grapes of McClaren Vale GI?
Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Grenache Merlot
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In which zone is Langhorne Creek GI located?
Fleurieu
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In which zone is Currency Creek GI located?
Fleurieu
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What is the primary grape in Currency Creek GI?
Shiraz
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In which zone is Southern Fleurie GI located?
Fleurieu
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What are the top three grapes in Southern Fleurie GI?
Shiraz Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc
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In which zone is Kangaroo Island GI located?
Fleurieu
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In which zone is Clare Valley GI located?
Mount Lofty Ranges
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What are the primary grapes of Clare Valley GI?
Shiraz Riesling Cabernet Sauvignon
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In which zone is Adelaide Hills GI located?
Mount Lofty Ranges
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What is the primary color of wine in Adelaide Hills GI?
White
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What are the primary red grapes of Adelaide Hills GI?
Pinot Noir Shiraz
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What are the primary white grapes of Adelaide Hills GI?
Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay
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What is the most planted grape in Adelaide Hills GI?
Sauvignon Blanc
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In which zone is Adelaide Plains GI located?
Mount Lofty Ranges
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In which zone is Coonawarra GI located?
Limestone Coast
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What is the primary grape of Coonawarra GI?
Cabernet Sauvignon
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What is the soil type of Coonawarra GI?
Terra Rossa (Red soil)
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What is the climate of Coonawarra GI?
Mediterranean
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What are the primary grapes of Coonawarra GI?
Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 85% of GI's grapes
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What is the primary white grape of Coonawarra GI?
Chardonnay
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In which zone is Padthaway GI located?
Limestone Coast
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What is the primary grape of Padthaway GI?
Shiraz
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In which zone is Wrattonbully GI located?
Limestone Coast
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What is the primary color of wine in Wrattonbully GI?
Red
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What is the primary grape in Wrattonbully GI?
Cabernet Sauvignon
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In which zone is Mount Gambier GI located?
Limestone Coast
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In which zone is Mount Benson GI located?
Limestone Coast
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In which zone is Robe GI located?
Limestone Coast
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What are the primary grapes of Mount Gambier GI?
Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc
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Which Australia GI produces the most grapes?
Riverland GI
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Along which river does Riverland GI follow?
Murray River
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In which zone is Riverland GI located?
Lower Murray
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What are the primary grapes of Riverland GI?
Chardonnay Shiraz
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In which state is the Port Phillip Zone?
Victoria
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In which zone is Yarra Valley GI?
Port Phillip
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What is Yarra Valley GI's climate?
Maritime
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What are the primary grapes in Yarra Valley GI?
Chardonnay Pinot Noir
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In which zone is Mornington Peninsula GI?
Port Phillip
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What is Mornington Peninsula GI's climate?
Maritime
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What is the most planted grape in Mornington Peninsula GI?
Pinot Noir
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In which zone is Geelong GI?
Port Phillip
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What is the primary grape in Geelong GI?
Pinot Noir
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In which zone is Sunbury GI?
Port Phillip
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In which zone is Macedon Ranges GI?
Port Phillip
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In which zone is Bendigo Ranges GI?
Central Victoria
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In which zone is Heathcote GI?
Central Victoria
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In which zone is Goulburn Valley GI?
Central Victoria
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In which zone is Strathbogie Ranges GI?
Central Victoria
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In which zone is Upper Goulburn GI?
Central Victoria
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In which zone is Rutherglen GI?
North East Victoria
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What is the climate of Rutherglen GI?
Continental
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In which zone is Glenrowan GI?
North East Victoria
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In which zone is Alpine Valleys GI?
North East Victoria
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In which zone is Beechworth GI?
North East Victoria
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In which zone is King Valley GI?
North East Victoria
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In which zone is Murray Darling GI?
North West Victoria
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In which zone is Swan Hill GI?
North West Victoria
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In which state is Western Victoria Zone?
Victoria
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In which zone is Grampians GI?
Western Victoria
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What GI is best known for its sparkling wine?
Grampians GI
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In which zone is Pyrenees GI?
Western Victoria
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In which zone is Henty GI?
Western Victoria
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What Australian Zone has no Gis within it?
Gippsland
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In which state is Granite Belt GI?
Queensland
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In which state is South Burnett GI?
Queensland
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What is the capital of Queensland?
Brisbane
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What is the capital of Tasmania?
Hobart
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What is the capital of Victoria?
Melbourne
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What is the capital of New South Wales?
Sydney
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What is the capital of South Australia?
Adelaide

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