Australia-Western

Question 1

Name the most acclaimed appellation in Western Australia?

Answer 1

Margaret River Gl, producing red and white wine.

Question 2

List the climate of Margaret River?

Answer 2

Maritime climate

Question 3

Which white grapes are the most common in Western Australia?

Answer 3

Chardonnay, Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc, and very successful blend of the later 2.

Question 4

Which grapes are used for the red wines of Western Australia?

Answer 4

Cab Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style reds blends.

Question 5

In which zone are found the regions of “Granite Belt & South Burnett”

Answer 5

Queensland.
*Granite Belt= Continental climate, Shiraz & Semillon does good here.

*South Burnett= to the north with subtropical climate.

Question 6

Where is located the Island of Tasmania?

Answer 6

South of Victoria. Tasmania is Australia’s coolest wine-producing area.

Question 7

Name the most planted grape variety of Tasmania?

Answer 7

Pinot Noir

Question 8

Which white grape varieties are popular in Tasmania?

Answer 8

Chardonnay
Riesling

Question 9

Which red grape variety does well in the “Tamar Valley & Coal Rivers area” within Tasmania?

Answer 9

Cab Sauvignon

Question 10

For which red grape is known the “Pipers River area” within Tasmania?

Answer 10

Pinot Noir