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Australia - Victoria, Tasmania, & Queensland Flashcards

1
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What is Victoria’s most imporant GI

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Yarra Valley GI

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What is the climate of Yarra Valley GI

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Mediterranean

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What moderates the warm Mediterranean climate of Yarra Valley

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Cool sea breezes

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4
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What two grapes dominant plantings in Yarra Valley GI

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Chardonnay
Pinot Noir

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What is the style of Shiraz from Yarra Valley GI

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Lighter and more elegant than South Australia

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6
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What are the two sectors of the Yarra Valley GI

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Lower Yarra Valley
Upper Yarra Valley

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7
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What is the soil type of the Lower Yarra Valley GI

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Sandy loam

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How does the climate of Upper Yarra Valley compare to the Lower Yarra Valley

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Higher elevations provide cooler climate

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What is the soil of the Upper Yarra Valley

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Red basalt

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What is the style of Pinot Noir from the Upper Yarra Valley compared to the Lower Yarra Valley

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Upper Pinot is defined and mineral-driven
Lower Pinot is plump and less aromatic

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What is the style of Chardonnay from the Yarra Valley GI

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Ripe, yet retrained with minimal new oak

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12
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What is the climate of Mornington Penninsula GI

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Cool Mediterranean

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What are the three main grapes of Mornington Penninsula GI

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Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Pinot Gris

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14
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What grape variety dominates planting in Geelong GI

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Pinot Noir

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15
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What is mainland Australia’s coolest GI

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Macedon Ranges GI

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16
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What region of the Port Phillip Zone has the highest elevation vineyards

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Macedon Ranges GI

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17
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What style of wine thrives in the cool climate of Macedon Ranges GI

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Sparkling Wine

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18
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What style of wine is Heathcote GI known for

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Full bodied dense Shiraz similar to South Australia

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What is the climate of Heathcote GI

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Warm continental

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20
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What soil is famous in the eastern section of Heathcote GI

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500 milion year old Cambrain volcanic greenstone

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What mountain range is home to many of Heathcotes’ best vineyards

A

Mount Camel Range

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22
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What are the soils of Goulburn Valley GI

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Alluvial
Sand

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23
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What is the famous producer of the Goulburn Valley GI

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Tahbik’s

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24
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What sub-region is home to most of Goulburn Valley’s vineyards

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Nagambie Lakes GI

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What is the climate of Rutherglen GI

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Warm continental

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26
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What is the famous wine style of Rutherglen

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Sweet fortified wines

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27
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What are the fortified wines of Rutherglen GI known as locally

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‘Stickies’

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28
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What grape varietal is used for the ‘stickies’ of Rutherglen GI

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Brown Muscat

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29
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What two grapes are commonly used for table wines in Rutherglen

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Shiraz
Petit Sirah

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30
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What are the four tiers of quality for Rutherglen Muscat

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Basic
Classic
Grand
Rare

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31
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What is the style of basic Rutherglen Muscat

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Orange & rosy aroma, mouthcoating palate

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32
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What is the style of ‘classic’ Rutherglen Muscat

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Intense, slightly oxidative, slightly ‘rancio’

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33
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What is the style of ‘grand’ Rutherglen Muscat

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Mature ‘rancio’ tones, oxidative palate

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34
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What is the style of ‘rare’ Rutherglen Muscat

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Must taste as if it is at least 20 years old (though this does not need to be proven, similar to tawny port)

35
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What are the soils of Rutherglen GI

A

Loam

36
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What two fortified wines is Rutherglen GI famous for

A

Rutherglen Muscat
Topaque

37
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What is ‘Topaque’ wine

A

Fortified Muscadelle

38
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How does Topaque compare to Rutherglen Muscat

A

Topaque is lighter, and more suitable for an aperitif

39
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What style of wine is popular in Glenrowan GI

A

Fortified

40
Q

Where are the vineyards of Beechworth GI, King Valley GI, and Alpine Villages GI

A

The Victorian Alps

41
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What are the dominant red grape varietals of Beechworth GI

A

Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon

42
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Despite reds dominating production, what two white grapes are rising in popularity in Beechworth GI

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

43
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What two GIs are located within the Victorian Alps along with Beechworth GI

A

King Valley GI
Alpine Valley GI

44
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What two GIs are shared between Victoria and New South Wales

A

Murray Darling GI
Swan Hill GI

45
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What is essential for viticulture in Murray Darling GI

A

Irrigation

46
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What is essential for viticulture in Swan Hill GI

A

Irrigation

47
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What is the climate of Grampians GI

A

Cool arid climate

48
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What is the single sub-zone of Grampians GI

A

Great Western GI

49
Q

Who made Australia’s first traditional method sparking wine, and in what GI

A

Charles Pierlot
Grampians GI

50
Q

What is the style of Shiraz produced in Grampians GI

A

Elegant, peppery, defined

51
Q

What are the two main grape varietals of Pyrenees GI

A

Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon

52
Q

What is the climate of Henty GI

A

Cool climate

53
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What style of wine is the climate of Henty GI suitable for

A

Sparkling wine

54
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What are the three main grape varietals of Henty GI

A

Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Riesling

55
Q

What is the climate of Gippsland GI

A

Cool maritime near the coast, warmer inland

56
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What is the dominant grape varietal of Gippsland GI

A

Pinot Noir

57
Q

What is the famous GI for quality wine from Western Australia

A

Margaret River

58
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What is the climate of Margaret River GI

A

Mediterranean climate

59
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Who advocated for the Margaret River GI as a suitable area for quality viticulture

A

Dr. John Gladstones

60
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What is the most regarded sub-region of Margaret River GI

A

Wilyabrup

61
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What are the main grape varietals of the Margaret River GI

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Semillon

62
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What grape varietal is often blended with Sauvignon Blanc in Margaret River GI

A

Semillon

63
Q

What region of France are the white blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon inspired by

A

Graves, Bordeaux

64
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What two grapes are dominant in Great Southern GI

A

Riesling
Shiraz

65
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What is the climate of Great Southern GI

A

Maritime but continental farther inland

66
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What are the two main grape varietals of Geographe GI

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz

67
Q

What is the hottest GI in Australia

A

Swan Valley GI

68
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Where is Swan Valley GI

A

North of Perth within the Swan District GI

69
Q

What is the sole appellation on the island of Tasmania

A

Tasmania GI

70
Q

What sea separates Australia from Tasmania

A

The Tasman Sea

71
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What is the most important area of production on Tasmania

A

Coal River

72
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What is the climate of Tasmania

A

Cool

73
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What style of wine is the climate of Tasmania GI suitable for

A

Sparkling wine

74
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What is the dominant grape varietal on Tasmania

A

Pinot Noir

75
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What white grapes are popular in Tasmania GI

A

Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Pinot Gris

76
Q

What are the two wine production areas of Queensland

A

Granite Belt
South Burnett

77
Q

What is the climate of Granite Belt

A

Continental

78
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What geographical factor moderates the climate of Granite Belt

A

Elevation

79
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What is the main grape varietal of Granite Belt GI

A

Shiraz

80
Q

What is Australia’s northernmost GI

A

South Burnett

81
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What is the climate of South Burnett GI

A

Subtropical

82
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What varietal succeeds in the harsh sub-tropical climate of South Burnett GI

A

Verdelho

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