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Chapter 39 - Australia Flashcards

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What is the hierarchy of Australia’s GI system?

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1) Zones
2) Regions
3) Sub-Regions

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What are the key black grape varieties of Australia?

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  • Shiraz
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Grenache
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What are the key white grape varieties of Australia?

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  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Semillon
  • Riesling
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What regions does the South Eastern Australia Zone cover?

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This “super-zone” covers all the GIs within South Australia, Victoria, NSW, Queensland and Tasmania

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What area is considered the heartland of fine wine production in Australia?

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The Barossa Valley

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What are some of the key regions and sub-regions of South Australia?

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  • Barossa Valley
  • Eden Valley
  • Clare Valley
  • Adelaide Hills
  • McLaren Vale
  • Coonawarra
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What is the climate of the Eden Valley of South Australia?

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Cool to moderate climate that varies with altitude

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What is the specialty of the Clare Valley of South Australia?

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Riesling

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What does the Adelaide Hills area of South Australia specialize in?

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Refreshing Sauvignon Blancs, elegant Chardonnays, and Pinot Noir for still red wines and blending with Chardonnay to make sparkling wines.

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What is the distinctive characteristic of the Coonawarra region of South Australia?

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A distinctive red “Terra Rossa” soil over a limestone subsoil.

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Victoria offers some of the coolest vineyard locations on the Australian mainland, True or False?

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True

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What are the key regions and sub-regions of Victoria, Australia?

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  • Yarra Valley
  • Mornington Peninsula
  • Geelong
  • Heathcote
  • Goulburn Valley
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What is the specialty of the Yarra Valley of Australia?

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Pinot Noir

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What are the specialties of the Mornington Peninsula area of Australia?

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Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

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What are the major grapes planted in Geelong?

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Pinot Noir and Shiraz

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What is the most planted grape variety of the Hunter Valley area of New South Wales, Australia?

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Semillon

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What are the key regions and sub-regions of Western Australia?

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  • Margaret River
  • Great Southern Region
  • Frankland River
  • Mount Barker
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What is the climate of Tasmania?

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Cool maritime climate, cooled by prevailing westerly winds off the Southern Ocean.

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