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C39 - Australia /checked Flashcards

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Describe the size of Australia

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Its land mass is similar to that of the United States and larger than that of Europe

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What is the general climate temperature in Australia? What is the main reason?

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Warm or hotThe southerly latitude

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What are the main climate tempering influences in Australia?

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The Southern or Indian Ocean or the Murray River system

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Which areas of Australia are tempered by altitude?

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Adelaide Hills and Eden Valley

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What is rainfall like in many growing regions of Australia?

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Very low, so irrigation is necessary

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What can happen in Australia in years of extreme drought?

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Waters from Murray River can run low (these are vital for irrigation)

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Murray River is a vital source of water for inland areas such as…

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RiverlandMurray-Darling

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What is a risk in Australia as a result of high summer temperatures and drought?

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Bush fires

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Why are bush fires a risk even if they do not destroy crops?

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The smoke can come into contact with grapes, which can taint the flavour of resulting wine

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Many producers in Australia are seeking sites with…

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Cool or moderate climates

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What has been the result of the search for cooler climates in Australia?

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Plantings have increased in high altitude sites and in Tasmania (it has a more southerly latitude)

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What is Australia’s principal grape variety of either colour?

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Shiraz

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…is grown widely in most regions of Australia

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Shiraz

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Describe the Shiraz produced in hot and warm regions of Australia

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Full-bodied and intensely fruityOften display earthy or spicy notes and develop leather aromas with age

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Describe the other style of Shiraz produced in the warmer areas of Australia

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Producers are making a more restrained style by controlling the level of extraction in the winemaking process

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Where is the leaner, more peppery style of Shiraz made in Australia?

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Cooler regions such as Geelong and Heathcote

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What are the styles of Shiraz available in Australia?

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Full-bodied, lean and peppery or a multi-regional blend of the two

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What is the role of Shiraz in Australian multi-varietal blends?

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It performs a similar role to Merlot in Bordeaux, adding softness to Cabernet blends

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Describe Australian Cabernet

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Generally dark with firmer tannins and higher acidity than ShirazRipe black fruit (blackcurrant, black cherry)Toasty oak notes

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Give two classic regions for Cabernet Sauvignon in Australia

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CoonawarraMargaret River

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What is the role of Merlot in Australia?

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Typically found in blended winesOften alongside Cabernet, to provide body and fleshy, plummy fruit

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Where in Australia are the best examples of Pinot Noir grown? Give examples

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Cool or moderate sitesYarra ValleyMornington PeninsulaTasmania

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Describe the style of Pinot Noir from premium sites

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Medium bodyMedium alcoholMedium to high acidityTypical flavours of cherry and strawberry

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Which varieties do best in Australia’s hot regions?

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GrenachePetit VerdotMataro

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Besides Grenache, Petit Verdot and Mataro, which other varieties have gained in popularity in Australia’s hot regions? Why?

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Varieties from Italy and Spain such as Sangiovese and TempranilloThey are well adapted to high summer temperatures and a limited water supply

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What is the most planted white wine grape in Australia?

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Chardonnay

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Describe basic Australian Chardonnay

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Often a blend of fruit from different regionsUnoaked for peachy flavoursOak chips/staves for toast/vanilla flavours

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What are the cool/moderate sources of high quality Chardonnay in Australia?

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Adelaide HillsMornington PeninsulaYarra Valley

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Name a warm region source of Chardonnay in Australia

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Margaret River

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Describe top examples of Chardonnay in Australia

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Beautifully balanced with fresh, vibrant fruit complemented by subtle flavours from careful use of lees, MLF and/or oak maturation

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What is now being planted widely in Australia, thanks to domestic and export market?

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Sauvignon Blanc

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Which area of Australia is said to produce its benchmark of Sauvignon Blanc?

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Adelaide Hills

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What is the general temperature of the climate in Adelaide Hills?

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Moderate

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Name the key features of Sauvignon Blanc from Adelaide Hills

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Tend to show concentrated passion fruit flavours as well as refreshing high acidity

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Which white grape makes a style which is unique to Australia?

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Semillon

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36
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Where in Australia is Semillon planted?

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It is planted widely

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What is the classic region for Semillon in Australia?

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Hunter Valley

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How is Semillon typically made in Adelaide Hills?

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It is harvested early with low sugar levels and high acidityOxygen contact is kept to a minimumInert vessels used for fermentation and storage

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Describe the Semillons of Adelaide Hills

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Low alcoholNeutral in flavour when first bottledDevelop extraordinary flavours of honey and toastCan age for 20 years or more

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List the styles and locations of Semillon in Australia other than those made in Adelaide Hills

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Western Australia: Herbaceous style, very similar to Sauvignon BlancBarossa Valley: Fuller bodied and softer. Some early-picked and unoaked styles being made

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Describe the general style of Riesling in Australia

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Dry/slightly off-dry (some sweet styles are made)High acidityUnoakedPronounced citrus fruit aromas and flavours of lime, lemon and/or grapefruit in youthFlavours develop into toast, honey and petrol

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What are the classic regions for Riesling in Australia?

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Clare Valley and Eden Valley in South Australia

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Which regions of Australia are beginning to develop a reputation for high quality Riesling?

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Tasmania and the Franklin River sub-region of Western Australia

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What is the flavour difference between the Rieslings of South Australia and those of Western Australia?

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In western Australia they are more floral than citrusy

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What is the largest zone in Australia?

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South Eastern Australia Zone

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46
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What comprises the South Eastern Australia Zone?

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It is a ‘super-zone’ comprised of all the GIs within South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland

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What does the South Eastern Australia Zone allow for in winemaking?

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Blending of grapes or wines from across most of Australia’s wine regions

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Describe wines labelled with South Eastern Australia

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The majority are high volume brands and take advantage of being able to source fruit from the fertile , irrigated vineyards of Riverland in South Australia, Murray-Darling in Victoria and Riverina in New South Wales

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Describe grapes of Riverland, Murray-Darling and Riverina

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Can produce high yields of healthy grapesLack the flavour concentration of those from other, high-quality areas

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How may the lack of flavour concentration from high yield areas of Australia be remedied?

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By blending in components from regions such as Barossa, Adelaide Hills or McLaren ValeThe choice of components depends on grape variety, style and price point

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What else does Riverina specialise in?

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The production of botrytised wines made from Semillon

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What in Riverina encourages the development of noble rot?

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Autumn morning mists and fogs

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In which zone is the majority of Australia’s wine produced?

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South Australia

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Where in South Australia are the vineyards mostly located?

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They are mostly concentrated in the south east of the state

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What are the advantages of labelling a wine with South Australia? What kind of producers use it?

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It gives producers a range of premium vineyard locations, offering different characteristicsSome of Australia’s most prestigious and expensive wines take advantage of the opportunities provided by the GI

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Which wine region is to the north east of Adelaide?

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Barossa Valley

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Which region of Australia is considered the heartland of the country’s fine wine production?

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Barossa Valley

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Roughly what is the climate in Barossa Valley?

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Warm and dry

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What are vines like in Barossa Valley?

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Bush vines

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What are the outstanding grape varieties of Barossa Valley?

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Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache

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Describe classic Barossa Valley Shiraz

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Full-bodiedSoft tanninsRipe black fruitSweet American oakDevelops leather and spice with age

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What is the most notable white variety of Barossa Valley?

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Semillon

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What style of Semillon is made in Barossa Valley?

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Increasingly made in a fresh, unoaked style

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Describe wines labelled Barossa

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Come from Barossa zone and can be made from fruit sourced from Barossa Valley and Eden Valley

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Where is Eden Valley?

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In the hills to the east of the Barossa Valley

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Describe the climate of Eden Valley

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Cool to moderate climate that varies with altitude

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What is made with success in the cooler vineyards of Eden Valley?

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Outstanding quality Rieslings

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Describe the best Rieslings of Eden Valley

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Intense lime and grapefruit aromasSteely characterThe best display marmalade and toasty characters after ten years

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Besides Riesling, what else is grown with success in Eden Valley?

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Shiraz, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon

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Where is Clare Valley?

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To the north west of Barossa Valley

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What is the speciality of Clare Valley?

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Riesling

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Describe the climate in Clare Valley

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Warm climateTempered by cool afternoon breezesNights are cold

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What is the topography of Clare Valley?

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Many vineyards are planted at altitude (300 - 400m)Some vineyards as high as 570m

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Describe Clare Valley Rieslings

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Dry in styleIntense citrus and lime aromasHigh acidityWith age, they can develop honey and toast characters

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Describe Clare Valley Shiraz

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Fragrant, powerful and structured

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What else is produced to a high quality in Clare Valley, besides Riesling and Shiraz?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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Describe Cabernet in Clare Valley

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It’s made into different styles, depending on vineyard location, soil and elevation

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Where is the Adelaide Hills region?

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Twenty-five kilometres east of Adelaide

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What is the climate of the Adelaide Hills region?

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Moderate climateRainfall in the winter

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What are the growing conditions like in Adelaide Hills?

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Vineyards are planted above 400mSoils have limited water holding capacity

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What is the consequence of the low water-holding capacity of the soils in Adelaide Hills?

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Irrigation is often necessary during the growing season

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What are the specialities of Adelaide Hills?

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Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay

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Describe the style of Chardonnay made in Adelaide Hills

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ElegantHigh natural acidityPronounced citrus and peach aromas

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What is the ‘third’ grape of Adelaide Hills?

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Pinot Noir

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How is Pinot Noir used in Adelaide Hills?

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For still red winesFor blending with Chardonnay for sparkling wine

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Where is the McLaren Vale?

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On the coast to the south of Adelaide

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Describe the climate in McLaren Vale

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Warm climateTempered by afternoon ocean breezes

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What is the majority of wine produced in McLaren Vale?

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Red wines from Shiraz, Cabernet, Merlot and Grenache

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What are wines generally like in McLaren Vale?

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Intensely flavoured Dark fruit aromasSoft, ripe tannins

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Some wines are made with depth and complexity in McLaren Vale. What are they made from?

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Old vine Shiraz and Grenache

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Which region is directly south of Riverland, within the Limestone Coast?

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Coonawarra

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Describe Coonawarra

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A narrow strip of land 1.5 kilometres wide and 15 kilometres long

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Where is Coonawarra?

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400km south-east of Adelaide, towards the Victorian border

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Describe the soil of Coonawarra

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Distinctive red terra rossa soil over a limestone subsoil

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What is the climate of Coonawarra?

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Moderate maritimeInfluenced by cold currents from the AntarcticSummer temperatures moderated by cloud cover

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What is the predominant grape in Coonawarra?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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Describe Cabernet from Coonawarra

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Concentrated, structured winesCharacteristic blackcurrant and eucalyptus or menthol aromasBest examples age very well

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Besides Cabernet, what else is widely planted in Coonawarra?

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Shiraz, Merlot and Chardonnay

99
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Where is the Victoria zone?

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The far southern tip of Australia

100
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What is the climate broadly like in Victoria?

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It offers some of the coolest vineyard locations on mainland Australia

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Describe the wine regions around Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay and their grapes

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Benefit from ocean breezes, giving conditions cool enough to grow high quality Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and grapes for sparkling wine

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What is further inland in Victoria? How does it affect growing?

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The Great Dividing Range Provides a range of altitudes and aspects

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Name two high altitude areas around Victoria’s Great Dividing Range

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Macedon RangesUpper Goulburn

104
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What’s made in the higher altitude areas of The Great Dividing Range in Victoria?

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Elegant Pinot Noir and ChardonnayAromatic Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc

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What do the regions of the lower slopes of The Great Dividing Range generally produce?

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They grow later-ripening black varieties such as Shiraz and Cabernet SauvignonFresher and lighter than those from Australia’s hotter regions

106
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Which region is directly to the north-east of Melbourne?

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The Yarra Valley

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What is the climate of Yarra Valley?

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Cool to moderateMaritime

108
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What is the terroir of Yarra Valley like?

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Very varied with a wide range of altitudes and aspects

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What is the speciality of the Yarra Valley?

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Pinot Noir

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What are the main styles of wine produced in Yarra Valley?

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High quality table winesExcellent quality sparkling wines

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Describe Yarra Valley Pinot Noir

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Ripe, soft tanninsRich fruit with strawberries, plums and dark cherriesComplexity added by careful oak handlingAge-worthy when made by top producers

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Which grapes other than Pinot Noir can be made successfully in Yarra Valley? Why?

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Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon (though never with quite the weight of similar wines made in other regions)Due to the wide geographical diversity

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What is the speciality of Mornington Peninsula?

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Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

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Where is Mornington Peninsula?

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To the south of Melbourne, on the coast

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What is the climate in Mornington Peninsula?

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Cool to moderate maritime climate

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What kind of wineries is Mornington Peninsula home to?

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Small, boutique estates

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What is vintage variation like in Mornington Peninsula?

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It varies a lot, due to the chance of cool, wet and windy weather at flowering and often at harvest

118
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Describe weather and wines in the best seasons at Mornington Peninsula

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Long growing season, producing fragrant, elegant wines with finesse

119
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Describe Pinot Noir from Mornington Peninsula

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It ranges from light and delicate to more structuredAll tends to display very pure fruit characteristics

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Describe Chardonnays from Mornington Peninsula

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High acidity (reflecting the cool climate)Usually softened by MLFCitrus, pear and apple aromas

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Where is the Geelong region?

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West of Melbourne

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What is the climate of Geelong?

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Similar to that of Mornington Peninsula

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What is the reputation of Geelong Chardonnay?

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It’s renowned for its quality

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Describe Chardonnay from Geelong

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Complex, concentrated and full bodied

125
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What are the major red grapes of Geelong?

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Pinot Noir and Shiraz

126
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Describe Pinot Noir from Geelong

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Can take on earthy aromas

127
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Describe Shiraz from Geelong

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Fresh and peppery

128
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What else is made in Geelong?

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Sparkling wine from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

129
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Where is Heathcote?

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In the centre of Victoria, much further inland than the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Geelong

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Where do Heathcote’s cooling influences come from?

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Altitude rather than the ocean

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What is the climate of Heathcote?

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Moderate

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Describe Shiraz from Heathcote

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Firmer fruit structure and fresher fruit than those of other regions

133
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What is planted in Heathcote other than Shiraz?

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Chardonnay and CabernetMediterranean varieties are showing promise e.g. Sangiovese and Tempranillo

134
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Where is Goulburn Valley?

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To the east of Heathcote in the Goulburn Valley Region

135
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What is the climate in Goulburn Valley?

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Warm

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How is the temperature of Goulburn Valley mitigated?

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By the lakes and creeks associated with the Goulburn River

137
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What is the most planted variety in Goulburn Valley?

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Shiraz

138
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What is the speciality of the Goulburn Valley area?

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Marsanne

139
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What are the Marsanne wines of Goulburn Valley like?

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Citrus fruit in youthDeveloping honeyed aromas with bottle age

140
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What is the reputation of New South Wales?

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The longest history of wine production in Australia

141
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What is the main region of New South Wales?

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Hunter Valley

142
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What is the general temperature of Hunter Valley?

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Hot

143
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Which areas of New South Wales are slightly cooler?

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Mudgee, Orange and Cowra

144
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Where are the vineyards of Mudgee, Orange and Cowra?

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Inland from Sydney on the western slopes of the Great Dividing Range

145
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Describe the vineyards of New South Wales’s cooler regions and what they produce

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They are at altitude and are capable of producing some very concentrated Chardonnays and structured Cabernet Sauvignons

146
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Describe the climate of Hunter Valley

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Hot and humidEffect of summer heat reduced by high cloud cover and ocean breezes

147
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Describe the main weather hazard of Hunter Valley

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Unsettled rainy weather at harvest

148
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How is rot minimised in Hunter Valley?

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With good canopy management techniques

149
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What is the most planted grape in Hunter Valley?

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Semillon

150
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Describe Semillon wines of Hunter Valley

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Light bodiedLow alcoholHigh acidityNeutral flavours that develop into toast, nut and honey with bottle age

151
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What is the second most planted white variety in Hunter Valley?

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Chardonnay

152
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What style is Chardonnay made into in Hunter Valley?

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Both oaked and unoaked

153
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What is the black variety with the largest production in Hunter Valley?

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Shiraz

154
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Describe Shiraz from Hunter Valley

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Medium bodySoft tanninsBlack fruit flavours (blackberry and cherry)Earthy undertone

155
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Where are the wine regions of Western Australia?

A

In the south-west tip of the state

156
Q

What is the largest appellation of Western Australia? Describe it

A

Western AustraliaThe fruit or wine from its regions can be blended together

157
Q

What are the only Australian wines not part of South Eastern Australia?

A

Those of Western Australia

158
Q

Where is Margaret River?

A

Western Australia200km south of Perth

159
Q

Describe the climate in Margaret River

A

Warm maritime climateHigh rainfall (but falls mainly in winter)

160
Q

What is the most widely planted red grape in Margaret River?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

161
Q

How does Cabernet often appear in Margaret River?

A

As a blend with Merlot

162
Q

What are the styles of Margaret River’s Bordeaux blends?

A

From elegant and restrained to fruity and powerful

163
Q

Describe Chardonnays of Margaret River

A

Concentrated stone fruitHigh levels of natural acidityA range of styles using MLF and barrel ageing

164
Q

What other white grapes are widely grown in Margaret River?

A

Sauvignon BlancSemillon

165
Q

Describe the role of Sauvignon Blanc in Margaret River and its wines

A

It’s often blended with SemillonAttractive gooseberry and tropical fruit aromas with high acidity

166
Q

Which area ofMargaret River is relatively new? What is it called?

A

The area to the southGreat Southern region

167
Q

Name two sub-regions within Margaret River’s Great Southern regionWhat are they known for?

A

Mount Barker and Frankland RiverDeeply coloured Cabernet Sauvignon, elegant, peppery Shiraz and floral Riesling

168
Q

What is the climate of Tasmania?

A

Cool maritimeCooled by westerly winds off the Southern OceanGenerally free from extremes

169
Q

What is Tasmania’s original reputation in wine?

A

As a prime source of base wine for Australian sparkling wine

170
Q

What are the principal varieties of Tasmania now?

A

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris and some Cabernet Sauvignon (in the warmest, driest areas)

171
Q

What is the hierarchy of GIs in Australia?

A

Zones, regions and sub-regions

172
Q

Describe what a zone is in Australia

A

A large area without any particularly qualifying attributesCan be a state or cover several states

173
Q

… can also make up part of a state in Australia, but with the exception of …, these are rare

A

ZonesBarossa

174
Q

Give examples of regions in Australia

A

Coonawarra, Clare Valley, Margaret River etc.

175
Q

Describe what a region is in Australia

A

Vary in size, but are smaller than zonesMust have consistent and distinct qualities from neighbouring regions

176
Q

Many regions in Australia are split into…

A

Sub-regions

177
Q

How many regions may a sub-region fall across in Australia?

A

One

178
Q

T or F: Some Australian regions are covered by several zones

A

True

179
Q

Give an example of a region in Australia which is covered by several zones

A

Eden Valley is in Barossa Zone, which is within South Australia Zone, which is in South Eastern Australia Zone

2019-06-03 WSET3 EXAM (52 decks)

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