CSW: South Africa, Australia and New Zealand Quiz Flashcards
What is S. Africa’s indigenous grape varietal?
Pinotage
The primary geographical unit (GU) which encompasses almost all Districts, Regions, Wards and Vineyards of South Africa is?
Western Cape
Where is Martinborough?
New Zealand
Put the Australian Geographical Indications in order:
Zone
Sub region
State
Region
State, zone, region, subregion
Where is the original home of the vine in South Africa?
Constantia
“South Eastern” Australia often appears on wine labels and refers to a huge area that actually includes which three states?
New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia
In Australia, if the vintae date is listed on the label what percentage of the wine must be from the stated vintage?
85%
Most vineyards in New Zealand can be found where?
In the rain shadow of the southern Alps and northern volcanoes
What is the most southerly wine region in the world and what is its focus?
Central Otago
Pinot Noir
If a S. African wine label states a place of origin what percentage must constitute the area named?
100%
If a S. African grape variety is named on a label, what percentage of the wine must be from the stated grape?
85%
New Zealand refers to what percentage for origin, vintgae and variety?
Rule of 85%
The Margaret River is in which Australian State?
Western Australia
A sparkling wine of traditional method and high quality is likely to come from where?
Tasmania
Yarra Valley is in which Australian state and what is it known for?
Victoria
Pinot Noir
