Mainly Australia and NZ - ST Questions 09.08.19

Question 1

In which year were the following wineries established:

• Yalumba
• Penfolds
• Orlando Wines
• Lindemans

Answer 1

• Yalumba - 1849
• Penfolds - 1844
• Orlando Wines - 1847
• Lindemans - 1843

Question 2

What is another name for Dekkera Bruxellensis?

Answer 2

Brettanomyces

Question 3

Which five companies control 75% of Australian wine exports?

Answer 3

Hardy’s, Fosters, McGuigan Simeon, Pernod Ricard Pacific, Casella

Question 4

What style of wine is Brokenwood ILR?

Answer 4

Hunter Semillon (Hunter Valley Riesling)

Question 5

Who produces Hill of Gold and Blue Mountain in Mudgee?

Answer 5

Rosemount

Question 6

What is the name of the extinct volcano in Orange that is the cause of much of the Basalt derived soil in the area

Answer 6

Mount Canobolas

Question 7

Which zone encompasses the ACT and what is it?

Answer 7

South NSW Zone, Australian Capital Territory

Question 8

In which GI would you find the Golden Ball vineyard?

Answer 8

Beechworth

Question 9

What is MV6?

Answer 9

It’s the name of the Pinot Noir Clone brought by James Busby from Clos Vougeot to Australia in 1831

Question 10

Who makes Hill of Roses?

Answer 10

Henschke

Question 11

Which vineyard in the High Eden GI is owned by LVMH?

Answer 11

Mountadam

Question 12

In which GI do ‘Scarce Earth’ wines highlight individual vineyard sites?

Answer 12

McLaren Vale

Question 13

Which non Shiraz wines are rated Exceptional in the Langton’s classification?

Answer 13

Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay, Giaconda Estate Chardonnay, Grosset Polish Hill Riesling, Penfolds bin 707 Cabernet, Mount Mary Quintet, Bass Philip Pinot Noir, Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon, Wynn’s John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon.

Question 14

Who makes the Freedom 1843 Shiraz from Australia’s oldest Shiraz vines?

Answer 14

Langmeil

Question 15

In which GI would you find Kay Brothers Amery vineyards?

Answer 15

McLaren Vale

Question 16

In which GI would you find Millton and Brunton Road wineries?

Answer 16

Gisborne

Question 17

What is an alternative name for Gisborne GI?

Answer 17

Poverty Bay

Question 18

Who founded Felton Road and in which unofficial sub-region is it located?

Answer 18

Stewart Elms (former blackcurrant farmer), Bannockburn

Question 19

Name existing and proposed GIs for Canterbury.

Answer 19

Waipara and North Canterbury

Question 20

What is the name of the river that once diverted, left behind the famous Gimblett Gravels?

Answer 20

Ngaruroro river

Question 21

21.	What percentage of grapes need to be sourced from Gimblett Gravels defined area to carry the brand name? 
Is it…
a)	85%
b)	95%
c)	100%

Answer 21

Answer b) 95%

Question 22

What two famous NZ wineries make Riesling from the Craighall vineyard?

Answer 22

Ata Rangi and Dry River

Question 23

Who makes the Omaka Reserve Chardonnay and Pinot Noir?

Answer 23

Saint Clair

Question 24

From which varietal and GI do Saint Clair make Pioneer block 17?

Answer 24

Merlot, Hawke’s Bay

Question 25

What is the name of Cloudy Bay’s sparkling wine and what was the first vintage?

Answer 25

Pelorus, it’s non-vintage (first released 1987)

Question 26

What year did Prohibition start and end in Canada?

Answer 26

1916 and 1927

Question 27

Which sub-appellations of Niagara Peninsula are not included in the regional appellations?

Answer 27

Vinemount Ridge, Creek Shores and Lincoln

Question 28

In which Grand Cru of Valais would you find the sites of La Mourzière and Les Bernunes?

Answer 28

Sierre

Question 29

Where is La Gerle made and from which variety?

Answer 29

Neuchatel, Chasselas

Question 30

In which county would you find Potter Valley and which style of wine is it known for?

Answer 30

Mendocino, botrytised wines

Question 31

In which county is York Mountain AVA?

Answer 31

San Louis Obispo County

Question 32

In which AVA would you find the Cain vineyard?

Answer 32

Spring Mountain

Question 33

In which county would you find Ramona Valley AVA?

Answer 33

San Diego

Question 34

In which AOP would you find the terroirs of Les Poyeux, St Cyr en Bourg and Sauzay Parnay?

Answer 34

Saumur Champigny

Question 35

Who makes Clos de Coulaine in Savennieres?

Answer 35

Chateau Pierre Bise

Question 36

What are the three sub regions of Beira Interior DOP?

Answer 36

Beira Castelo Rodrigo, Cova de Beira, Pinhel

Question 37

What is the minimum alcohol and aging for Dao Branco Reserva?

Answer 37

11.5%, 6 months

Question 38

Which of the following are DAC?

a) Wagram
b) Carnuntum
c) Traisental
d) Kremstal

Answer 38

Answer c and d, Traisental and Kremstal

Question 39

Name a Fourth Growth St Estephe and its second wine

Answer 39

Lafont Rochet, Pelerins de Lafont Rochet.

Question 40

What is the second wine of Château Rabaud-Promis?

Answer 40

Promesse de Rabaud-Promis