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Level 3 Australia, New Zealand, Sout Africa Flashcards

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1
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What was the wine that made and broke the Australian wine industry?

A

Yellowtail

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What university in Australia was engaged in the scientific approach to wine production in that country?

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University of Adelaide

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What is the proper name for the screw top bottle that Australia innovated?

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Stelvin enclosure

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Why did Australia forego corked bottles?

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T.C.A. cork contamination from mold and bacteria in tree bark.

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What is the airspace between the top of the wine and the bottle closure?

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Ullage - this is where bottle aging occurs.

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What are the 5 Australian White Wine Grapes?

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Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Semillion
Riesling
Viognier
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What are the 6 Australian Red Wine Grapes?

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Shiraz (same thing as Syrah)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Grenache
Mouvedre
Pinot Noir
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8
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GSM stands for?

A

A common wine blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mouvedre

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What are the main Australian Wine Regions

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Clare Valley - Continental
Eden Valley - Continenetal
MacLaren Vale - Mediterranean Climate
Coonawarra - Continental
Baroosa Valley - Continental
Victoria - Yarra Yarra Valley - Continental -
(Quarantined, no Phylloxera there ever)
Tasmania - Continental
Margret Valley - “Little Bordeaux” - Continental

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Does Australia have appellations?

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No, Geographic Indications (GI) Zones and Districts

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What is the grape concentration requirement in Australia?

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85% location, 85% vintage, 85% concentration of the grape identified.

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What is the primary climate of New Zealand?

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Maritime

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What was New Zealand’s original claim to fame wine?

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Sauvignon Blanc

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What are the 4 White Wines of New Zealand?

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Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Gris
Riesling
Chardonnay

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What are the 4 Red Wines of New Zealand?

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Shiraz
Pinot Noir
Malbec
Cabernet Savignon

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16
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Does New Zealand use an appellation system?

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No, Wines of Origin

17
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What are the percentages in NZ wine laws?

A

85% location -85% concentration -85% vintage

18
Q

What are the main New Zealand wine regions?

A 
Marlbourgh
Hawkes Bay
Gisborne
Central Otago
Aukland
19
Q

What are 3 the South Africa White Wines?

A

Chenin Blanc (Steen)
Semillion
Muscat

20
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What is Pinotage?

A

A South Africa blend of Pinot Noir and Cinsault (S. Africa name for Hermitage)

21
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What are the Red Wine Grapes of South Africa?

A 
Pinotage plus the Bordeaux Reds
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Franc
Merlot
Malbec
Petit Verdot
22
Q

What is the climate of South Africa?

A

Mediterranean

23
Q

What are the primary wine regions of S. Africa?

A

Paarl
Stellenbosch
Constania

24
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What did South Africa do to distinguish its wines?

A

100% location, 100% estate, 100% grape concentration

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