Mainly Australia and NZ - ST Questions 09.08.19 Flashcards
In which year were the following wineries established:
- Yalumba
- Penfolds
- Orlando Wines
- Lindemans
- Yalumba - 1849
- Penfolds - 1844
- Orlando Wines - 1847
- Lindemans - 1843
What is another name for Dekkera Bruxellensis?
Brettanomyces
Which five companies control 75% of Australian wine exports?
Hardy’s, Fosters, McGuigan Simeon, Pernod Ricard Pacific, Casella
What style of wine is Brokenwood ILR?
Hunter Semillon (Hunter Valley Riesling)
Who produces Hill of Gold and Blue Mountain in Mudgee?
Rosemount
What is the name of the extinct volcano in Orange that is the cause of much of the Basalt derived soil in the area
Mount Canobolas
Which zone encompasses the ACT and what is it?
South NSW Zone, Australian Capital Territory
In which GI would you find the Golden Ball vineyard?
Beechworth
What is MV6?
It’s the name of the Pinot Noir Clone brought by James Busby from Clos Vougeot to Australia in 1831
Who makes Hill of Roses?
Henschke
Which vineyard in the High Eden GI is owned by LVMH?
Mountadam
In which GI do ‘Scarce Earth’ wines highlight individual vineyard sites?
McLaren Vale
Which non Shiraz wines are rated Exceptional in the Langton’s classification?
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.
Who makes the Freedom 1843 Shiraz from Australia’s oldest Shiraz vines?
Langmeil
In which GI would you find Kay Brothers Amery vineyards?
McLaren Vale
In which GI would you find Millton and Brunton Road wineries?
Gisborne
What is an alternative name for Gisborne GI?
Poverty Bay
Who founded Felton Road and in which unofficial sub-region is it located?
Stewart Elms (former blackcurrant farmer), Bannockburn
Name existing and proposed GIs for Canterbury.
Waipara and North Canterbury
What is the name of the river that once diverted, left behind the famous Gimblett Gravels?
Ngaruroro river
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 b) 95%
What two famous NZ wineries make Riesling from the Craighall vineyard?
Ata Rangi and Dry River
Who makes the Omaka Reserve Chardonnay and Pinot Noir?
Saint Clair
From which varietal and GI do Saint Clair make Pioneer block 17?
Merlot, Hawke’s Bay
What is the name of Cloudy Bay’s sparkling wine and what was the first vintage?
Pelorus, it’s non-vintage (first released 1987)
What year did Prohibition start and end in Canada?
1916 and 1927
Which sub-appellations of Niagara Peninsula are not included in the regional appellations?
Vinemount Ridge, Creek Shores and Lincoln
In which Grand Cru of Valais would you find the sites of La Mourzière and Les Bernunes?
Sierre
Where is La Gerle made and from which variety?
Neuchatel, Chasselas
In which county would you find Potter Valley and which style of wine is it known for?
Mendocino, botrytised wines
In which county is York Mountain AVA?
San Louis Obispo County
In which AVA would you find the Cain vineyard?
Spring Mountain
In which county would you find Ramona Valley AVA?
San Diego
In which AOP would you find the terroirs of Les Poyeux, St Cyr en Bourg and Sauzay Parnay?
Saumur Champigny
Who makes Clos de Coulaine in Savennieres?
Chateau Pierre Bise
What are the three sub regions of Beira Interior DOP?
Beira Castelo Rodrigo, Cova de Beira, Pinhel
What is the minimum alcohol and aging for Dao Branco Reserva?
11.5%, 6 months
Which of the following are DAC?
a) Wagram
b) Carnuntum
c) Traisental
d) Kremstal
Answer c and d, Traisental and Kremstal
Name a Fourth Growth St Estephe and its second wine
Lafont Rochet, Pelerins de Lafont Rochet.
What is the second wine of Château Rabaud-Promis?
Promesse de Rabaud-Promis
