New South Wales

Question 1

Climate of New South Wales

Answer 1

1) Mudgee, Cowra, Orange - Hotter
2) Riverina - Dried
3) Thumbarumba - Cooler

Question 2

Soil In Hunter Valley

Answer 2

Red Brown volcanic, but well drained. Alluvial sand and silts of the flat valley floor

Question 3

Soil of Hilltops

Answer 3

Deep, gravelly, red soil, mixed with basalt and sandy granite

Question 4

Soil of Thumbarumba

Answer 4

Basalt and Granite

Question 5

Appellations of New South Wales

Answer 5

1) Canberra District GI
2) Cowra GI
3) Gundagai GI
4) Hasting River GI
5) Hilltops GI
6) Lower Hunter Valley
7) Mudgee GI
8) Murray Darling
9) Orange GI
10) Riverina GI
11) Thumbarumba
12) Upper Hunter Valley

Question 6

Geographical of Canberra District GI

Answer 6

Most vineyard face north east, sunshine hours are very high

Question 7

Weather in Canberra District Gi

Answer 7

Summer are warm and dry

Question 8

Excel varietals of Canberra Districts GI

Answer 8

Riesling, Pinot Noir & Shiraz

Question 9

Geographical of Cowra GI

Answer 9

Small but growing viticulture area

Question 10

Famous producer from Cowra GI

Answer 10

Petaluma Chardonnay

Question 11

Altitude of Gundagai GI

Answer 11

Most vineyard located 500-1000 meter

Question 12

Most distinctive wine in Gundagai GI

Answer 12

Semillon

Question 13

Other varieties from Gundagai GI

Answer 13

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, shiraz

Question 14

Climate of Hasting River GI

Answer 14

Maritime and subtropical with high humidity and rainfall

Question 15

Dominant variety from Hasting River GI

Answer 15

Chambourcin (Hybric-French)

Weather Proof

Question 16

Other varieties in Hasting River GI

Answer 16

Chardonnay & Semillon

Question 17

Climate of Hilltops GI

Answer 17

Cool climate

Question 18

Type of wine produced in Hilltops GI

Answer 18

Elegant style of Chardonnay, distinctive Semillon, Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz

Other varieties inclusive of Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel

Question 19

Weather of Lower Hunter Valley

Answer 19

Hot & Humid

Question 20

Famous wine in Lower Hunter Valley

Answer 20

Hunter Semillon

Question 21

Oldest district from the western side

Answer 21

Mudgee GI

Question 22

Type of wine produced in Mudgee GI

Answer 22

Rich and succulent red wine, particular from Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 23

Climate of Murray Darling

Answer 23

Hot & continental dry climate with little rain

Question 24

Ideal wine for Murray Darling

Answer 24

Large scale “Bag in the box” wine

Question 25

Famous wine from Murray Darling

Answer 25

Tall Poppy Petit Verdot

Question 26

Varieties grown in Murray Darling

Answer 26

Every grape varieties in Australia. Most significant are Chardonnay & Cabernet Sauvignon, with Muscat Gordo Blanc and clones of Semillon and Colombard best suit to fortified wine

Question 27

Latitude of Orange GI

Answer 27

600 TO 900 meter from sea level

Question 28

Location of Orange GI

Answer 28

On an extinct volcano called “Mont Canobolas”

Question 29

Wine produced from Riverina GI

Answer 29

Wine in bulk and some Australia best botrytized wines

Question 30

Climate of Thumbarumba

Answer 30

Australia coolest region & has alpine climate

Question 31

Famous wine produced in Thumbarumba

Answer 31

Premium quality sparkling wine

Question 32

Still wine produced in Thumbarumba

Answer 32

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir

Question 33

Growing area and soil in Thumbarumba

Answer 33

500 to 800 above sea level

Basalt & granite soils

Question 34

Famous producer of Upper Hunter valley

Answer 34

Penfold and Rosemouth Estate

Question 35

Climate of Upper Hunter Valley

Answer 35

Just as hot as Lower Hunter valley

Question 36

Is irrigation needed in Upper Hunter Valley ?

Answer 36

Yes