Mainly NZ and Australia - ST Questions 06.03.21 Flashcards
What is the name of the large V shaped bay at the north end of New Zealand’s South Island with the city of Nelson located on its Eastern shores?
Tasman Bay
Which winery planted the first commercial vines in Marlborough and in what year?
Montana, 1973
Which mountain range bisects the South Island of NZ?
Southern Alps
In which region would you find the Awatere Valley?
Marlborough
Which 3 towns/cities form a triangle on which the region of Central Otago is located?
Wanaka, Queenstown, and Alexandra.
Waitaki Valley is known for what type of soils?
Mainly Limestone with Greywacke (sandstone) & Schist
In which region would you find the following wineries? Neudorf Trinity Hill Millton Vineyards Rippon Ata Rangi
Neudorf – Nelson Trinity Hill – Hawke’s Bay Millton Vineyards – Gisborne Rippon – Central Otago Ata Rangi – Wairarapa
In which GI would you find the Banks Peninsula?
Canterbury
Which mountain range is a major natural feature influencing the climate of the Auckland region?
Waitakere Ranges
Which Governmental organisation registers GIs in New Zealand?
New Zealand Intellectual Property Offices
Which 2 GIs are located within the region of Canterbury?
North Canterbury, Waipara
In which major NZ wine region is Chardonnay 50% of the crop?
Gisborne
Who makes the following wines? Matés vineyard Chardonnay Angel Flower Pinot Noir Coleraine Bordeaux blend Dreadnought Syrah
Matés vineyard Chardonnay – Kumeu River
Angel Flower Pinot Noir – Pyramid Valley
Coleraine Bordeaux blend – Te Mata
Dreadnought Syrah – Man O’War
Which late flowering Pinot Noir clone allegedly originating from one of the original Domaine de la Romanee-Conti clones, was smuggled out of the vineyard to NZ, confiscated by authorities then propagated by the enterprising quarantine officer.
Abel
What was Brancott Estate formerly known as?
Montana
What is the name of the new wine sub-region situated in Horowhenua on the west coast of the lower North Island?
Ohau (pronounced oh-how)
How do you pronounce the unofficial sub-region spelled W-H-A-N-G-A-R-E-I ?
fuhng·uh·rei
In which region would you find the following producers - Leveret Estate, Ohinemuri Estate, Vilagrad winery, Volcanic Hills winery?
Waikato/Bay of Plenty
In which region would you find the Kaikoura Ranges as a major natural feature?
Marlborough
What is the most Southerly sub-region of Central Otago?
Alexandra
What are the zones of New South Wales?
8 zones – Northern Rivers, Northern Slopes, South Coast, Southern New South Wales, Western Plains, Central Ranges, Hunter Valley, Big Rivers
When were the first vines planted in NSW?
1788 (bore fruit in 1791)
What type of wine is Brokenwood ILR reserve?
Hunter Semillon
What are the various age and residual sugar ranges for Rutherglen Muscat? Rutherglen Muscat Rutherglen Classic Muscat Rutherglen Grand Rutherglen Rare
Rutherglen Muscat – 2-5 years, 180-240 g/l RS
Rutherglen Classic Muscat – 5-10 years, 200-280 g/l RS
Rutherglen Grand – 10-15 years, 270-400 g/l RS
Rutherglen Rare – 20+ years, 270-400 g/l RS
Name 2 producers from Northern Tasmania and 2 from Southern.
Northern – Pipers Brook, Tamar Ridge, Jansz, Bay of Fires, Rosevears Estate Southern – Tolpuddle, Domaine A, Elsewhere Vineyard, Stefano Lubiana
In which GI is Wendouree cellars located?
Clare Valley
What are the Zones of Victoria?
North West Victoria, Western Victoria, Central Victoria, Port Phillip, North East Victoria, Gippsland
What are the GIs of NE Victoria?
Alpine Valleys, Beechworth, Glenrowan, King valley, Rutherglen
Who produces a wine called ‘ode to Lorraine’ and where?
Elderton vineyards in Barossa
Which controversial figure founded Torbreck winery and at which winery did he make wine beforehand? Name the top two Shiraz from this estate?
Dave Powell, Rockford, Laird and Runrig.
What is the Oechsle range for Beerenauslese?
110-128 degrees Oechsle
What is the maximum yield for VDP Erste Lage wines?
60 hl/ha
Who has the monopole Josephshöfer in Graach, Mosel?
Reichsgraff von Kesselstatt
What is the principal variety for Touraine Noble Joué?
Min. 50% Pinot Meunier
What is the name of the Chilean wine group that owns Santa Rita and Carmen wineries and what is the name of their winery in Argentina?
Claro, Dona Paula
What’s another name for Tannat in Uruguay?
Harriague
In European wine law, what do the letters CMO stand for?
Common Market Organization (CMO)
Which were the first DOCGs? When did they appear?
Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Barolo, Barbaresco. 1980
Who makes the foillowing wines? L’Apparita Acciaiolo Desiderio Casalferro Flaccianello Saffredi Redigaffi
L’Apparita – Castello di Ama Acciaiolo – Castello d’Albola Desiderio – Avignonesi Casalferro – Castello Brolio/Ricasoli Flaccianello – Fontodi Saffredi – Le Pupille Redigaffi – Tua Rita
What is also known as Black Measles?
Esca – Fungal Disease
