Geography

Question 0

The Mendoza region of Argentina is a wonderful producer of Chardonnay but is protected from the cooling effects of the South Pacific Ocean by the Andes mountains. How is it still able to produce such high quality Chards?

Answer 0

The vineyards are located on the mountains, 1,000s of ft. above sea level

Question 1

What areas of South-Eastern Australia are the country’s major producers of Chardonnay?

Answer 1

Adelaide Hills, Yarra Valley, Margaret River (West)

Question 2

What area in South Africa is the country’s major producer of Chardonnay?

Answer 2

Walker Bay

Question 3

Chardonnay is best produced in this region of Chile

Answer 3

Casablanca, Central Valley

Question 4

California’s 2 notable Chardonnay regions because of what coastal effect?

Answer 4

Sonoma, Carneros

Because of the cooling fog clouds that settle in any gaps of the coastal mountain ranges