Mainly Australia and NZ - ST Questions 24.10.20

Question 1

In which year was the Langton’s classification first published? How many editions have there been overall and in which year was the latest edition published?

Answer 1

First published in 1990. Eighth edition published in December 2023.

Question 2

List the GIs of the Central Ranges Zone.

Answer 2

Cowra, Orange, Mudgee

Question 3

How many Chardonnay’s are ranked as Exceptional in the Langton’s classification? Name them.

Answer 3

3 - Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay, Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay, Yattarna Chardonnay

Question 4

What do the Acronyms PRD and RDI stand for in relation to Australian viticulture?

Answer 4

Partial Rootzone Drying and Regulated Deficit Irrigation

Question 5

List the GIs of North East Victoria.

Answer 5

King Valley, Glenrowan, Rutherglen, Alpine Valley, Beechworth

Question 6

What are the age and residual sugar ranges for Rutherglen Classic Muscat?

Answer 6

6-10 years 200-280 g/l

Question 7

What is the Australian name for the clone of Pinot Noir imported by James Busby from Clos Vougeot in 1831?

Answer 7

MV6

Question 8

List the GIs of the Fleurieu Zone.

Answer 8

Kangaroo Island, Currency Creek, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale, Southern Fleurieu

Question 9

Which sparkling red wine popular in the early ‘70s produced by Orlando winery was named after a 1930’s USA blend of Champagne and Burgundy by Pontchartrain cellars?

Answer 9

Cold Duck

Question 10

Who makes the following wines?
Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz 
Thomson Family Shiraz 
Quintet Cabernet Blend 
Diana Madeline Cabernet Merlot 
The Armagh Shiraz

Answer 10

Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz – Brokenwood
Thomson Family Shiraz – Best’s Great Western
Quintet Cabernet Blend – Mount Mary
Diana Madeline Cabernet Merlot – Cullen
The Armagh Shiraz – Jim Barry

Question 11

What are the Subs of Great Southern GI?

Answer 11

Denmark, Albany, Frankland River, Mt Barker, Porongorup

Question 12

Which Penfold’s wines are associated with the following bin numbers?
95 
144 
798 
28 
51

Answer 12

95 – Grange
144 – Yattarna Chardonnay
798 – RWT
28 – Kalimna Shiraz

Question 13

Which wine is sometimes known as Baby Grange?

Answer 13

Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz

Question 14

Name 4 varieties commonly used in Rutherglen GI.

Answer 14

Brown Muscat, Shiraz, Durif, Muscadelle

Question 15

List the Zones of Western Australia.

Answer 15

SW Australia, Greater Perth, Central Western Australia, West Australian SE Coastal, Eastern Plains Inland and North of Western Australia

Question 16

Name Northland’s largest city.

Answer 16

Whangarei (pronounced Fah-Nah-Ray)

Question 17

List the GIs of Auckland.

Answer 17

Kumeu, Matakana, Waiheke Island

Question 18

In which region would you find the Banks Peninsula?

Answer 18

Canterbury

Question 19

In which GI would you find Man O’ War?

Answer 19

Waiheke Island

Question 20

Name the GIs of Wairarapa.

Answer 20

Gladstone, Martinborough

Question 21

In Marlborough what are the subs of the Southern Valleys?

Answer 21

Brancott, Fairhall, Ben Morven, Omaha, Waihopai

Question 22

In which GI would you find the producers Ostler and Pasquale?

Answer 22

Waitaki Valley GI

Question 23

Who owns Te Muna road vineyard and in which GI?

Answer 23

Craggy Range, Martinborough

Question 24

In which GI would you find the Raukumara Ranges?

Answer 24

Gisborne

Question 25

Who is credited with leading the fight against phylloxera by promoting grafting onto disease resistant rootstocks in New Zealand, whilst advocating for the establishment of wine regions? The foremost vine research institute in New Zealand is named after him.

Answer 25

Romeo Bragato

Question 26

How many GIs cover the Marlborough region?

Answer 26

3 – Marlborough GI, South Island GI, New Zealand GI

Question 27

Name the sub-region situated in Horowhenua on the west coast of the lower North Island.

Answer 27

Ohau

Question 28

Who makes the following wines?
Field of Fire Chardonnay 
Emma’s Block Mature Vine Pinot Noir Vineyards
Cuvee aux Antipodes 
Bullnose Syrah 
Te Wahi Pinot Noir 
Wild Sauvignon

Answer 28

Field of Fire Chardonnay – Pyramid Valley vineyards
Emma’s Block Mature Vine Pinot Noir – Rippon Vineyards
Cuvee aux Antipodes – Prophet’s Rock
Bullnose Syrah – Te Mata Estate
Te Wahi Pinot Noir – Cloudy Bay

Question 29

List the unofficial subs of Central Otago.

Answer 29

Bannockburn, Wanaka, Gibbston Valley, Cromwell Basin, Bendigo, Alexandra Basin

Question 30

Name 3 major towns in Hawke’s Bay.

Answer 30

Havelock North, Napier, Hastings

Question 31

In which DOC would you find the term Scelto commonly used and to what does it refer?

Answer 31

Caldaro/Kaltersee, Scelto = Higher min. alcohol (Literally translated as selected)

Question 32

In which communes would you find the following crus?
Lazzarito 
Bussia 
Le Rocche 
Bricco Rocche

Answer 32

Lazzarito – Serralunga d’Alba
Bussia – Monforte d’Alba
Le Rocche – La Morra
Bricco Rocche – Castiglione Falletto

Question 33

How is Dolcetto otherwise known in Liguria?

Answer 33

Ormeasco

Question 34

List the sub zones of Malaga.

Answer 34

Montes de Malaga, Manilva, Serrania de Ronda, Axarquia, Norte

Question 35

What is the minimum average aging for a VOS sherry?

Answer 35

20 years

Question 36

What is the minimum residual sugar in g/l for Multo Dolce and Lagrima Ports?

Answer 36

130 g/l

Question 37

What is the minimum aging for a Superiore Riserva Marsala?

Answer 37

Min. 4 years in oak or cherry wood

Question 38

List the communes of production for Banyuls.

Answer 38

Banyuls-sur-Mer, Cerbère, Collioure, Port-Vendres

Question 39

What do Italy’s Rinaldini, USA’s Salinia ad Georgia’s Pheasant’s Tears have in common?

Answer 39

They are all Orange wines

Question 40

In which wine region is the Trappist beer Cardeña produced?

Answer 40

Castilla y Leon, from the monastery San Pedro de Cardena