Chapter 17-19-Table 1 Flashcards

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Two “signature” grapes of Argentina

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Malbec and Torrontes

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2
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Two established DOC regions inArgentina

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Lujan de Cuyo, San Rafael

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3
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The three northernmost wine-producing provinces in Argentina

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Jujuy, Salta, Catamarca

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4
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Subregion of Salta well-known for high-altitude Torrontes

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Cafayate

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5
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Wine-producing province located just south of Catamarca in Argentina

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La Rioja

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6
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Province that accounts for over 70% of Argentina’s vineyards

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Mendoza

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7
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Two wine-producing regions located in Patagonia

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Rio Negro, Neuquen

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8
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Italian wine grape variety that is among Argentina’s leading red grapes

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Bonarda

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9
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Argentina’s second largest wine region, in terms of acreage under vine

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San Juan

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10
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Leading grape variety of Chile

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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11
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This grape was previously mistaken for Merlot in Chile

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Carmenere

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12
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Three new geographical terms (as of 2011) used to describe Chile’s wine geography

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Costa (Coast)Entre Cordilleras (Between the Mountains)Andes

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13
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The five main wine regions of Chile, from North to South:

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AtacamaCoquimboAconcaguaCentral ValleyDel Sur (Southern Regions)

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14
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Cold ocean current that cools the Chilean Coast

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Humboldt Current

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15
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Three sub-regions of the Coquimbo region

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Elqui ValleyLimari ValleyChoapa

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16
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Three sub-regions of the Aconcagua region

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Aconcagua ValleyCasablanca ValleySan Antionio Valley

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17
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Wine region surrounding the city of Santiago de Chile

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Maipo Valley

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18
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Two zones of Chile’s Rapel Valley

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Cachapoal ValleyColchagua Valley

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19
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Three sub-regions of Chile’s Maule Valley

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Claro ValleyLoncomillaValleyTutuven Valley

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20
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Leading grape variety of Uruguay

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Tannat

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21
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Australia’s place-of-origin system

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Geographical Indications (GI)

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22
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Agency that oversees Australia’s wine place-of-origin system

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The Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation

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23
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Australian region known for varietal Semillon

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Hunter Valley

24
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Australian region known for fortified Muscat

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Rutherglen

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Island located off the coast of Victoria; part of Australia known for cool-climate wines   
Tasmania
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Famous soil of Coonawarra   
Terra Rosa
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Two Australian regions best known for Riesling   
Clare ValleyEden Valley
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Top five wine-producing states in Australia   
South AustraliaNew South WalesVictoriaWestern AustraliaTasmania
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Australia's primary mountain range   
The Great Dividing Range
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Leading red and white grape of Australia   
ShirazChardonnay
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Primary mountain chain of New Zealand's South Island   
The Southern Alps
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Percentage of New Zealand's wine production that is white wine   
85%
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Leading region for Cabernet Sauvignon in New Zealand   
Hawke's Bay
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Subregion of Hawke's Bay known for "gravel" in the soil   
Gimblett Gravels
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The self-proclaimed "Chardonnay Capital of New Zealand"   
Gisborne
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Wine region surrounding the city of Christchurch   
Canterbury
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Region where over 60% of New Zealand's vines are planted 
 Marlborough
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The sourthernmost wine region in New Zealand   
Central Otago
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Wine region located just to the west of Marlborough   
Nelson
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Leading red and white grape of New Zealand   
Pinot NoirSauvignon Blanc
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Historic dessert wine of South Africa, produced since the 1700s   
Constantia (Vin de Constance)
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Year the KWV was begun   
1918
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Cold ocean current that flows up from Antarctica   
The Benguela Current
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Southerly wind that blows across the vineyards near the coast of South Africa   
The Cape Doctor
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South African name for Chenin Blanc   
Steen
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Hanepoot   
Muscat of Alexandria
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Crochen Blanc   
Cape Riesling (not a true Riesling)
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Cape Blend   
Blend with a minimum of 30% Pinotage
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Parentage of Pinotage   
Pinot Noix X Cinsaut
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Two leading red grapes of South Africa   
Cabernet SauvignonShiraz
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South Africa's leading geographical unit for viticulture 
 The Western Cape
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The viticultural appellation system used in South Africa   
Wine of Origin (WO)
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HIghly respected wine district located just east of Cape Town   
Stellenbosch
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Cool wine district located near Hermanus and Cape Agulhas   
Walker Bay
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Wine district first settled by the French Huguenots   
Franschhoek Valley