Queensland and Tasmania

Question 1

Two GIs of Queensland

Answer 1

Granite Belt GI

South Burnett GI

Question 2

Climate of Granite Belt GI in Queensland

Answer 2

continental
-plentiful summer rain

-Semillon and Shiraz moderated by high altitude and cooler mountain air

Question 3

Climate for South Burnett GI in Queensland?

Answer 3

Subtropical

Question 4

What unofficial region in Queensland seems posed to become the 3rd GI?

Answer 4

Darling Downs

Question 5

What is Australia’s coolest wine-producing area?

Answer 5

Tasmania

Question 6

What is the sole GI of Tasmania?

Answer 6

Tasmania

Question 7

What is the capital of Queensland

Answer 7

Brisbane

Question 8

What is the Capital of Tasmania?

Answer 8

Hobart

Question 9

What could the climate of northern Tasmania be compared to?

Answer 9

That of Champagne of Rheingau

Question 10

What part of Tasmania is cooler, north or south?

Answer 10

South

Question 11

What helps promote slow even ripening despite cool climate of tasmania?

Answer 11

Long sunshine hours

Question 12

What grapes are most prevalent in Tasmania?

Answer 12

White grapes (Chardonnay and Riesling) slightly outnumber red, but Pinot Noir and Cab do well in specific subregions

Question 13

Where can successful Pinot noir and Cab Sauv be found in Tasmania?

Answer 13

Pinot Noir - Pipers River

Cab Sauv - Tamar Valley and Coal River

Question 14

best producer of traditional method sparkling?

Answer 14

Jansz (method tasmanoise)