Chapter Eighteen - Aus and NZ Flashcards
What is the most widely planted grape in Austrailia?
Shiraz
What three grape varieties are used in the production of Australian Rhone-style blends, known as GSM?
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
What is the name of Australia’s place of origin system for wine?
Geographical Indications (GI)
Put the following terms used for Australian wine regions in the proper order, from largest to smallest in terms of geographic size: zone, region, state
State, Zone, Region
If any Australian wine uses a varietal name, what percentage of the wine must be made using the named grape variety?
85%
What nickname is often used for Australian sweet wines?
Stickies
What agency is in charge of enforcing the place of origin system of wine in Australia
Australian Grape & Wine Authority
The largest wine region in Australia, according to geographic area
Riverina
Zone that includes Coonawarra
Limestone Coast
A multistate GI
South Eastern Australia
Warm climate zone north of Sydney noted for Semillon
Hunter Valley
Region well known for Terra Rosa
Coonawarra
Region in Victoria known for fortified Muscat wines
Rutherglen
Island located off the coast of Victoria, known for cool climate wines
Tasmania
Region near Adelaide known for Shiraz
Barossa Valley
Region located in Southwest Australia
Margaret River
Region located on the west side of the Great Dividing Range, contains vineyards approaching 2,000 feet in elevation
Mudgee
Commercially important region with the second largest volume of wine production in Australia
Riverland
Region near Adelaide known for Riesling
Clare Valley
Region on the outskirts of Melbourne noted for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
Yarra Valley