Lq. Test Questions, Australia Flashcards
Which region is “NOT” not known for growing Riesling in Australia?
a) McLaren Vale
b) Eden Valley
c) Franklin River
a) McLaren Val
Which region is known for its botrytised Semillon wines?
a) Hunter Valley
b) Riverina
c) Heathcote
b) Riverina
What style of wine is the Riverland region noted for?
a) high quality Riesling and Chardonnay
b) source of production for bulk wines
c) botrytised dessert wines
b) source of production for bulk wines
Which area has the coolest climate in Australia?
a) Western Australia
b) Tasmania
c) South Australia
b) Tasmania
What is the style of Shiraz from Barossa Valley?
a) elegant, black fruits with bright acidity, Northern Rhone in style
b) red fruit flavours, soft tannins and an earthy undertone
c) full bodied with dark ripe fruit, spice and high alcohol
c) full bodied with dark ripe fruit, spice and high alcohol
How long can a good quality Clare Riesling age for?
a) up to 5 years
b) up to 10 years
c) up to 20 years
c) up to 20 years
What 2 grapes are the specialty of the Mornington Peninsula?
a) Riesling and Chardonnay
b) Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
c) Grenache and Shiraz
b) Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
What is the Rutherglen region noted for?
a) crisp Semillon with high acidity
b) liqueur Muscats
c) firmly structured Shiraz wines
b) liqueur Muscats
Where is the Clare Valley region located in Australia?
a) north of Barossa Valley in South Australia
b) south of Perth in Western Australia
c) south of Yarra Valley in Victoria
a) north of Barossa Valley in South Australia
Which wine areas are located in Mount Lofty Ranges Zone?
Adelaide Hills.
Which wine areas are located in Fleurieu Zone?
McLaren Vale
Which wine areas are located in Limestone Coast?
Coonawarra,
Padthaway
Which wine areas are located in Port Phillip Zone?
Yarra Valley.
Morning Peninsula.
Geelong
