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What island lies off the coast of South Australia?

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Kangaroo Island

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Is Penfolds Grange a site-specific wine?

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No

It’s a blend of vineyards from across several regions - a testament to the Australian style

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Who produces Hill of Grace?

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Henschke Single Vineyard Shiraz

  • 8 ha planted in the 1860s
  • 1st vintage 1958
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What was the 1st vintage of Mount Edelstone?

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1952

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Who produces Astralis?; when was the winery’s 1st vintage?; who’s the winemaker?

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Clarendon Hills - Shiraz, McLauren Vale

  • 1st vintage for the winery 1990
  • in 1994, Roman Bratasiuk rebranded his Shiraz as Astralis
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Who produces RunRig?

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Torbreck, Barossa Valley

  • Shiraz/Viognier
  • 120-160 year old vines
  • 1st vintage 1995
  • RunRig was the 1st wine to be produced by Torbreck
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Who produces Octavius?

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Yalumba, Barossa

  • Old Vine Shiraz
  • Called Octavius because of the small octaves (100L) it is aged in
  • 1st vintage 1990 (Shiraz)
  • Single release of Cabernet in 1988
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What is Seppeltsfield’s most famous wine?

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100 year old Para Liqueur styled wine

  • Released 100 years after the 1st vintage
  • 1st release 1978, of the 1878 vintage
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What was the 1st Australian wine to list for $100/btl?

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Clarendon Hills Astralis, 1994

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What is the climate for the Limestone Coast zone?

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cool and maritime

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What GI is known for its Terra Rossa topsoil?

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Coonawarra

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What other GI contains patches of Terra Rossa?

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Padthaway

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What grape are Coonawarra and Padthaway most known for?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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What is terra rossa?

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iron oxide-rich friable clay loam over limestone

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What grape are Coonawarra and Padthaway most known for?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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What is Fleurieu’s most famous GI?; what is it known for?

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McLaren Vale

  • Known for GSM blends
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17
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What is the local synonym for Mourvèdre?

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Mataro

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18
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Who produces ‘Dead Arm’?

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‘Dead Arm’

  • D’Arenberg, McLauren Vale
  • Shiraz (some with Eutypa?)
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Who produces ‘Eclipse’?

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Drew Noon “Eclipse”, McLauren Vale

  • GSM
  • biodynamic, dry-farmed
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Who produces ‘The Laird’?; what is it?; what was the first vintage?

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Torbreck, ‘The Laird’, Barossa Valley

  • Shiraz from the Gnadenfrei Vineyard in the Marananga subregion of Barossa
  • First vintage 2005
  • “Price tag surpassing even Grange”
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Who produces the ‘Command’?

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Elderton ‘Command’, Barossa Valley

  • 100% Shiraz, centenarian vines (vineyard planted in 1894)
  • 1st vintage 1984
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22
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What are the unofficial subzones of Clare Valley?

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(N to S)

  • Clare
  • Sevenhill
  • Polish Hill River (slate)
  • Watervale (limestone)
  • Auburn
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23
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What South Australian GI produces great Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and sparkling?; why?

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Adelaide Hills

  • Because, of the high acidity preserved by the region’s cooler maritime climate
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24
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What is Australia’s most important region for premium Shiraz?

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Barossa

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Where does Barossa rank in production?

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It is the largest fine wine region in the country, and the 4th largest overall (behind Riverland and Murray Darling)

  • South Australia 65,200 ha 50%
  • New South Wales 33,600 ha 25%
  • Victoria 22,700 ha 17%
  • Western Australia 8,900 ha 7%
  • Tasmania 1,400ha 1%
  • Queensland 500 ha .4%
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Barossa

Climate, Aspect, Soils

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Climate: Hot, very dry in summer

Aspect: 100-300 M in elevation, facing the heat of the outback

Soils: Deep, loamy clay

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Eden

Climate, Aspect, Soils

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Climate: Cooler than Barossa, especially in the south; viticulture tends to be divided btwn more red grapes in the north, more white grapes in the south

Aspect: 400-600 M elevation (vs 100-300 M Barossa)

Soils: Granite outcrops w/ thin red clay

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Who is the sole producer in High Eden?; what are they known for?

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Mountadam

  • 1st commercial Chardonnay producer in Australia
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29
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What two iconic wineries were founded in Barossa in 1847?

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  • Orlando Wines by Johann Gramp in Barossa, which would grow into Jacob’s Creek
  • Pewsey Vale by Joseph Gilbert in Eden Valley
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30
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What is the Barossa Old Vine Charter?

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  • Self-regulated classification of vineyard age in Barossa
  • Based on a model developed internally by Yalumba
  • Formalized in 2009
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What are the age categories of the Barossa Old Vine Charter?

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Old Vines: 35 yrs +

Survivor Vines: 70 yrs +

Centenarian Vines: 100 yrs +

Ancestor Vines: 125 yrs +

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32
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Barossa Vally

Unofficial Subzones

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(clockwise from NW)

  • Gomersal/Rosedale
  • Western Ridge (Greenock/Seppeltsfield)
  • Northern Barossa Valley
  • Barossa Foothills (Vine Vale)
  • Light Pass/Stockwell
  • Southern Barossa Valley (Lyndoch/Williamstown)
  • Stonewall/Central Tanunda
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33
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What range separates Barossa Valley from Eden Valley?

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Barossa Ranges

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34
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What is the Adelaide GI?

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Superzone covering the zones of Barossa, Fleurieu, andMount Lofty Ranges

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35
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Who produces ‘First Growth’?

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Parker‘First Growth’

  • Coonawarra Estate
  • Cabernet Sauvignon from the Abbey vineyard (may blend Merlot or Petit Verdot, vintage depending)
  • 1st vintage 1988
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36
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What are the zones of South Australia?

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  • Adelaide Superzone
  • The Peninsulas
  • Far North
  • Lower Murray
  • Mount Lofty Ranges
  • Barossa
  • Fleurieu
  • Limestone Coast
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37
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What are the 2 regions of Barossa?

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Barossa Valley

Eden Valley

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38
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What is the subzone of the Eden Valley?

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High Eden

  • Southerly, highest in elevation (obviously)
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39
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What is the region of Far North?

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Southern Flinders Ranges

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40
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What are the 5 regions of Fleurieu?

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  • McLaren Vale
  • Langhorne Creek
  • Currency Creek
  • Southern Fleurieu
  • Kangaroo Island
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What natural features create the boundaries of McLaren Vale?

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Gulf of Saint Vincent (W)

Adelaide Hills (E)

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What is the most heavily planted region within the Mount Lofty Ranges Zone?

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Clare Valley GI

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43
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Where is Clare Valley in relation to Adelaide?; how long of a drive is it from Adelaide to Clare Valley?

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North; 2 hour drive (75 miles north)

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What is the northernmost GI in Mount Lofty Ranges?

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Clare Valley

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45
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When did viticulture originate in Clare Valley?

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around 1840, with the arrival of English settlers and the establishment ofHope Farms

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What was Clare Valley’s 1st true winery?

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Sevenhill Cellars

  • Built by Jesuits as a source of sacramental wines (tradition maintained by the producer today) on a plot of land purchased in 1851
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In what region will you find AP Birks Wendouree?; when was AP Birks Wendhouse founded?; what style of wine are they known for?

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  • Clare Valley
  • 1892
  • Classic, ageworthy reds
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In 1900, about how many ha of vines were planted in Clare Valley?; how many ha are planted today?

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1900 - 500 ha

Today - 4,500 ha

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49
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When were the following Clare Valley producers established?

  • Jim Barry
  • Grosset
  • Kilikanoon
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  • Jim Barry - 1959 (arrived in the region in the 1940s)
  • Grosset - 1981
  • Kilikanoon - 1997
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50
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What is the average elevation in Clare Valley?

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400-600 meters

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51
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Where is the official weather station currently recording climate data in Clare Valley located?

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Clare High School

  • Lowest points within GI, climate for vines much cooler
  • ex. Polish Hill River area, 9 miles south of Clare, Region ll as opposed to Region lll
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52
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What is Clare Valley’s most planted variety?

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Shiraz

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53
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Name a top internationally recognized Shiraz from Clare Valley?

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Jim Barry ‘Armagh’ vineyard Shiraz

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What is the 2nd-most planted red variety in Clare Valley?; what is it often blended with?; name a producer.

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Clare Valley

  • 2nd most planted - Cabernet Sauvignon; oftenblended w/ Malbec
  • Wendouree Cab-Malbec bottlings
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55
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What is the general abv of Clare Valley Riesling?

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12-13%

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56
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The better examples of Clare Valley Riesling emerge from what two areas?

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Watervale

Polish Hill

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What are the soils of Polish Hill?

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blue slate

  • Similar to Devonian blue slate of Mosel
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Name a producer of Polish Hill Riesling.

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Grosset

  • Their top wine is named Polish Hill
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What is South Australia’s wettest point?

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Adelaide Hills GI

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What is the dominant grape in Adelaide Hills’ central sub-region of Piccadilly Valley GI?

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Chardonnay

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Where was Adelaide Hills’ first commercial vineyard planted?; in what year?

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Picadilly Valley GI; 1976

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What is Adelaide Hills’ most planted variety?

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Sauvignon Blanc

  • Less aromatic and pungent than New Zealand
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Lenswood GI is known for what grape?

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Sauvignon Blanc

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What region generally produces riper styles of Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley or Adelaide Hills?

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Adelaide Hills

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What are Adelaide Hills’ two largest wineries?; name four other producers from the Hills.

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  • Petaluma
  • Shaw + Smith
  • the Lane
  • Golding
  • Bird in Hand
  • BK Wines (BK Wines becoming a favorite for sommeliers, energetic, good for the table)
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What is the warmest, and nearly the driest, GI in the entire Adelaide Super Zone?

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Adelaide Plains GI

  • vs the Hills, the coolest and rainiest
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What is considered the “spiritual home of Grange”?

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Penfold’s historic Magill Estate, Max Schubert’s first experiments with “Grange”, now completely surrounded by suburban sprawl

  • 5 ha Shiraz remain at Magill Estate
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How many ha of Shiraz vineyards remains at Magill Estate?

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5 ha

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Is Adelaide Plains GI regarded as a quality wine region?

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No, although it ishometoPenfold’s Magill Estate, “spiritual home of Grange”

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Is Penfolds Grange a site-specific wine?

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No, it is a blend of vineyards from across several regions - a testament to the Australian style.

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Who produces Hill of Grace?

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Henschke
Single vineyard Shiraz, 8ha planted in the 1860’s
First vintage 1958

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What was the first vintage of Mount Edelstone?

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1952

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Who produces Astralis?

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Clarendon Hills
Shiraz
First vintage for the winery 1990; in 1994 Roman Bratasiuk rebranded his Shiraz as Astralis

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Who produces RunRig?

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Torbreck
Shiraz/Viognier, 120-160 year old vines.
First vintage 1995. Runrig was the first wine to be produced by Torbreck.

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Who produces Octavius?

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Yalumba
Old Vine Shiraz
Called Octavius because of the small octaves (100L) it is aged in.
First vintage 1990 (Shiraz) - single release of Cabernet in 1988

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What is Seppeltsfield’s most famous wine?

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100 year old Para Liqueur

Tawny Port styled wine, released 100 years after the vintage. First release 1978, of the 1878 vintage.

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What was the first Australian wine to list for $100/btl?

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Clarendon Hills Astralis, 1994

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What is the climate of the Limestone Coast zone?

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Cool and maritime

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What GI is known for its Terra Rossa topsoil?

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Coonawarra

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What other GI contains patches of Terra Rossa?

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Padthaway

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What is terra rossa?

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iron oxide-rich friable clay loam over limestone

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What grape are Coonawarra and Padthaway most known for?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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What is the climate of the Fleurieu zone?

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Mediterranean

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What is Fleurieu’s most famous GI? And what is it known for?

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McLaren Vale, known for GSM blends.

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What is the local synonym for Mourvèdre?

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Mataro

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Who produces Dead Arm?

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D’Arenberg

Shiraz (some with Eutypa?)

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Who produces Eclipse?

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Drew Noon

GSM, biodynamic and dry-farmed

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Who produces The Laird? What is it, and what was the first vintage?

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Torbreck - Shiraz from the Gnadenfrei Vineyard in the Marananga subregion of Barossa.
First vintage 2005. “Price tag surpassing even Grange.”

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Who produces the Command?

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Elderton. 100% Shiraz, centenarian vines (vineyard planted in 1894). First vintage 1984.

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What are the unofficial subzones of the Clare?

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North to South
Clare
Sevenhill
Polish Hill River (slate)
Watervale (limestone)
Auburn

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What Southern Australian GI produces great Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sparkling, and why?

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Adelaide Hills, because of the high acidity preserved by the region’s cooler maritime climate

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What is Australia’s most important region for premium Shiraz?

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Barossa

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Where does Barossa rank in production?

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It is the largest fine wine region in the country, and the 4th largest overall (behind Riverland, Riverina, and Murray Darling).

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Barossa: Climate, aspect, soils

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Deep, loamy clay
Hot climate, very dry in summer
100-300M in elevation, facing the heat of the outback.

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Eden: Climate, aspect, soils

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Granite outcrops with thin red clay
Cooler than Barossa, especially in the south; viticulture tends to be divided between more red grapes in the north and more white grapes in the south
400-600M elevation

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Who is the sole producer in High Eden, and what are they known for?

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Mountadam, the first commercial chardonnay producer in Australia

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What two iconic wineries were founded in Barossa in 1847?

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Orlando Wines by Johann Gramp in Barossa, which would grow into Jacob’s Creek
Pewsey Vale by Joseph Gilbert in Eden Valley

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What is the Barossa Old Vine Charter?

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A self-regulated classification of vineyard age in Barossa, based on a model developed internally by Yalumba. Formalized in 2009.

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What are the age categories of the Barossa Old Vine Charter?

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Old Vines: 35 years +
Survivor Vines: 70 years +
Centenarian Vines: 100 years +
Ancestor Vines: 125 years +

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Barossa Valley: Unofficial subzones

A

Gomersal/Rosedale
Western Ridge (Greenock/Seppeltsfield)
Northern Barossa Valley
Barossa Foothills (Vine Vale)
Light Pass/Stockwell
Southern Barossa Valley (Lyndoch/Williamstown)
Stonewell/Central Tanunda
(Clockwise from northwest)

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102
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What range separates Barossa Valley from Eden Valley?

A

Barossa Ranges

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103
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What is the Adelaide GI?

A

A Superzone covering the zones of Barossa, Fleurieu, and Mount Lofty Ranges.

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104
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Who produces “First Growth?”

A

Parker Coonawarra Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon from the Abbey vineyard (may blend Merlot or Petit Verdot, vintage depending).
First vintage 1988.

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105
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What are the zones of South Australia?

A 
Adelaide Superzone
The Peninsulas
Far North
Lower Murray
Mount Lofty Ranges
Barossa
Fleurieu
Limestone Coast
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106
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What are the 2 regions of Barossa?

A

Barossa Valley
Eden Valley

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107
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What is the subzone of Eden Valley?

A

High Eden (southerly, highest in elevation [obviously])

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108
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What is the region of Far North?

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Southern Flinders Ranges

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109
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What are the 5 regions of Fleurieu?

A 
McLaren Vale
Langhorne Creek
Currency Creek
Southern Fleurieu
Kangaroo Island
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110
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What natural features create the boundaries of McLaren Vale?

A 
Gulf of Saint Vincent (west)
Adelaide hills (east)
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111
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What are the seven terranes of McLaren Vale?

A 
Ancient Rocks: ancient bedrock
Sand and Sandstone: includes Maslin sands, Pirramimma Sandstone, Ochre Cove Formation (red and yellow sandstone), Semaphore Sand (beach sand)
Limestone Country
Clay Plains of Aldinga
The Piedmont (alluvials)
Talus Slope 
Alluvial Flats
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112
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What is a terrane?

A

Areas in which one rock or group of rocks is prevalent. Term used in McLaren Vale.

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113
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What is Scarce Earth, and what are the requirements?

A

A project recognizing the hallmarks of individual sites in McLaren Vale.

  • Shiraz
  • Single site wine
  • Vines at least 10 years old
  • May not be excessively shaded by oak, faults, ovver or under ripeness.
  • Wines must be submitted to a tasting panel on an annual basis.
  • Collectively released on May 1st of the year after harvest.
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114
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Name 3 Scarce Earth wines (2011 vintage)

A 
Battle of Bosworth Chanticleer
Shingleback Unedited
Kangarilla Road 
Mr. Riggs 
d'Arenberg Blind Tiger
Chapel Hill The Chosen Road Block
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115
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McLaren Vale: Major Grapes

A 
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grenache
Chardonnay (popular but less suitable)
Roussanne, Fiano, and other Rhone and Italian varieties are more promising, though scarce.
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116
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What is the second-most significant GI in Fleurieu, and what type of wine does it produce?

A

Langhorne Creek, with over 5,000 planted hectares. Most of the fruit is valley floor - flat, easily farmed and harvested mechanically. Prinicipal source for Jacob’s Creek and other large Aussie companies.

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117
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Who planted the first vineyard in Langhorne Creek, and when?

A

Arthur Fornby, owner of the Metala estate, in 1890.

Today, Metala is owned by Treasury.

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118
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What is oeillade?

A

A synonym for Cinsault popular in Langhorne Creek in the 1960’s.

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119
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Langhorne Creek: major natural features

A 
Angus River (west)
Bremer River (east)
Lake Alexandrina (south)
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120
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Currency Creek: major natural features

A 
Lake Alexandrina (west)
Encounter Bay (south)
Murray River Basin
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121
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What is the smallest GI in Fleurieu?

A

Kangaroo Island (80ha)

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122
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What and where is The Islander Estate?

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A 10ha property (unplanted acreage 300ha) on Kangaroo Island founded by Bordeaux winemaker Jacques Lurton. Signature wine is a cab franc and malbec blend called The Investigator.

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123
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What body of water separates Kangaroo Island from the mainland?

A

Backstair Passage

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124
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What is the major factor hampering vineyard expansion in South Australia?

A

Availability (and consequently cost) of water for irrigation

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125
Q

What are the 6 regions of the Limestone Coast?

A 
Robe
Mount Benson
Padthaway
Wrattonbully
Coonawarra
Mount Gambier
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126
Q

Who planted the first vines in Coonawarra?

A

John Riddoch in 1891 at his property The Penola Fruit Colony, renamed Coonawarra in 1897. The winery itself was named Chateau Comaum.

127
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Which winery jump started the modern era of wine in Coonawarra, and how much of the appellation do they own today?

A

Wynn’s Coonawarra Estate, founded in 1951 when Samuel and David Wynn purchased John Riddoch’s core property, including Chateau Comaum.
Today they own about half (850ha?) of the appellation.

128
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Who owns Wynn’s Coonawarra Estate?

A

Treasury Wine Estates

129
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What are the “Treasure Chest Clarets”?

A

Wines released by Woodley’s (negociant firm) from 1949 to 1956 from Chateau Comaum.

130
Q

Who produces John Riddoch?

A

Wynn’s Coonawarra Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon, named for the founder.
First vintage 1982.

131
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When was Coonawarra GI established? What were the circumstances leading up to its inception?

A

2003 (last of Australia’s first tier winegrowing regions to earn GI status)
The original proposal in the 1990’s included only the defined band of terra rossa between Penola and Comaum. Significant legislative battles followed between those included and excluded; at one point a Penola GI was approved (2000) and then scrapped.

132
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What critiques were leveled against Coonawarra wines in the last few decades, and how has style shifted In response?

A

Criticized for overt manipulation in the winery and lack of attention in the vineyard.
Today, acidification and tannin additions are more measured/reduced. New oak levels are falling and trend has shifted from American to French.
The once-popular “minimal pruning” trend is over, and migrant labor is replacing mechanization in the vineyard. New emphasis on single-vineyard wines.

133
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Name 6 Coonawarra producers

A

Majella
Penley Estate
Balnaves of Coonawarra
Wynns Coonawarra Estate
Parker Coonawarra Estate
Zema Estate

134
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Coonawarra v. Padthaway: Topography and Climate

A

Coonawarra: cool mediterranean climate (lower degree days than Bordeaux, but drier and with more sunlight hours). “Dead flat.”
Padthaway: very similar to Coonawarra, but warmer (farther into the interior). Rolling hills.

135
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Who planted the first vines in Padthaway?

A

Seppelt, 1964.

136
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Name 3 Padthaway Producers

A

Padthaway Estate
Stonehaven
Brown’s of Padthaway

137
Q

Padthaway: top three varieties

A

Shiraz
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon

138
Q

What is the most important soil type in Wrattonbully?

A

Terra Rossa - as it sits between Padthaway and Coonawarra, the band runs through ti.

139
Q

Who owns Tapanappa?

A

A consortium of Brian Crozer (formerly Petaluma), Jean-Charles Cazes (Lynch-Bages), and Societe Jacques Bollinger.

140
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Wrattonbully: major natural features

A

Stewarts Range, Naracoorte Range, Caves Range, Hynam Range

141
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What are the Naracoorte Caves?

A

A network of caves eroded out of the limestone bedrock which have created an especially rich fossil record. Consecrated as a world heritage site in 1994.

142
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What Victoria region borders Mount Gambier? What aspects do they share?

A

Henty

Cool, maritime climates. Planted to Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay.

143
Q

Mount Gambier: major natural features

A

Blue Lake

Southern Ocean

144
Q

Robe: Major natural features

A

Lake George, Lake Eliza, Lake Saint Clair

Southern Ocean

145
Q

What is the region of Lower Murray?

A

Riverland

146
Q

What is Australia’s second largest family owned winery, and where is it?

A

Kingston Estate

Riverland

147
Q

When was the first winery founded in the Clare?

A

Sevenhill Cellars, founded by jesuit brothers for sacramental wine, in 1851.

148
Q

Where is Wendouree, and when was it founded?

A

Alfred Percy Birks Wendouree was founded in the Clare Valley in 1892.

149
Q

Clare Valley: Climate

A

400-600M in elevation, large diurnal shift.
Weather stations indicate region III climate, but they are low elevation and surrounded by heat sinks - more likely region II.
Low rainfall in the growing season
Susceptible to spring frosts, especially in the southern and eastern sectors

150
Q

Top three grape varieties by acreage in the Clare

A

Shiraz
Riesling
Cabernet Sauvignon

151
Q

Who produces The Armagh?

A

Jim Barry Wines

Shiraz. First vintage 1985

151
Q

Cabernet is generally blended with what variety in the Clare?

A

Malbec

152
Q

Who produces the Attunga 1865 Shiraz?

A

Kilikanoon

153
Q

What are the hills of Adelaide Hills?

A

the Southern Mount Lofty Ranges

154
Q

Who are the largest two producers in the Adelaide Hills?

A

Petaluma

Shaw + Smith

155
Q

When was the first contemporary winery in the Adelaide Hills founded?

A

1976 - Petaluma.
Viticulture existed back into the 1870’s, but due to various climatological and commercial pressures all vines were pulled out by the 1930’s.

156
Q

Adelaide superzone: which region is the coolest and wettest, and which the warmest?

A 
Adelaide Hills (cool and wet)
Adelaide Plains (warmest, and nearly driest)
157
Q

Where is Penfolds Magill Estate?

A

Adelaide Plains, now encircled by the city

158
Q

What are the 3 subzones of Mount Lofty Ranges?

A

Clare Valley
Adelaide Plains
Adelaide Hills

159
Q

What are the two subregions of Adelaide Hills?

A

Lenswood

Picadilly Valley

160
Q

What are the top two zones in SA by production?

A

Lower Murray

Limestone Coast

161
Q

What is Goyder’s Line? What wine regions lie outside of it?

A

A line drawn across South Australia by surveyor George Goyder in the 19th century, marking the limits of feasible agriculture.
The line runs through Southern Flinders Ranges. Lower Murray is north of the line.

162
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Mount Benson and Mount Gambier regions belong to which zone?

A

Limestone Coast

163
Q

The Riverland region lies along which river?

A

Murray River

164
Q

Who makes ‘9 Popes’ and what is the blend?

A

Charles Melton, SGM

165
Q

What is the minimum age for Barossa Old Vine Charter Survivor Vine?

A

70 years

166
Q

In which GI area the Rosemount Estate and Hickinbotham wineries based?

A

McLaren Vale GI

167
Q

When was the first release of Seppeltsfield Para 100 Liqueur?

A

1978 (1878 vintage)

168
Q

The Blewitt Springs and Kangarilla areas are best known for which grape?

A

Grenache

169
Q

Which area of Clare Valley sits on blue slate bedrock?

A

Polish Hill

170
Q

Who makes ‘John Riddock’?

A

Wynn’s

171
Q

Who is the current chief winemaker of Penfolds?

A

Peter Gago

172
Q

With what grapes is Seppeltsfield’s Para Vintage Tawny made?

A

Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre (full composition unknown)

173
Q

You encounter a wine labelled ‘Barossa’. What component of that may be Eden Valley fruit?

A

0-100%

174
Q

Conversely you encounter a wine labelled Barossa Valley’. What component of THAT may be Eden Valley fruit?

A

14.99%

175
Q

What winery owns Pewsey Vale winery?

A

Yalumba

176
Q

Barossa, and indeed south-east Australia at large, tends to grow shallow-rooted vines. What is the cause of this?

A

Acidity of the subsoils increases with depth, restricting root growth and vigor

177
Q

In what year was Penfolds Grange first produced? In what year did the Board of Directors approve the production of Grange?

A

1951, 1960

178
Q

What five regions make up the Fleurieu Zone?

A

McLaren Vale, Langhorne Creek, Currency Creek, Southern Fleurie

179
Q

Besides Coonawarra where else may you find terra rossa soils in South Australia?

A

Padthaway
Mount Benson
Wrattonbully
Mount Benson
Robe
Clare Valley
Southern Eyre Peninsula

180
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What Barossa vineyard, planted in 1843, holds the world’s oldest Syrah/Shiraz vines?

A

Langmeil’s ‘Freedom’ Vineyard

181
Q

Which GI experiences a lower average summertime temperature: Clare Valley or Eden Valley?

A

Eden Valley. Clare Valley is 4.4 degrees warmer on average.

182
Q

What 3 zones does the Adelaide Super Zone encompass?

A

Barossa
Fleurieu
Mount Lofty Ranges

183
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What are the 4 age groups under the Barossa Old Vine Charter?

A

Old (min. 35 years)
Survivor (min. 70 years)
Centenarian (min. 100 years)
Ancestor (min. 125 years)

184
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True or False: Producers from the Eden Valley GI may use the Barossa Old Vine Charter age groups on their labels.

A

True- Charter is for the whole zone, which Eden Valley lies in

185
Q

Chapel Hill, Clarendon, and d’Arenberg are all producers located in the __________________ GI.

A

McLaren Vale GI

186
Q

The Lenswood and Picadilly GIs are subregions of ______________.

A

Adelaide Hills

187
Q

Penfolds’ historic Magill Estate, the “spiritual home of Grange”, is located in the _________________ GI.

A

Adelaide Plains

188
Q

Describe terra rosa soil. What are some other regions outside Australia is it found in?

A
  • Well-draining, red clay soil
    - La Mancha, Judean Hills (often associated with Mediterranean climates)
189
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  1. Match the GI with its corresponding Zone:
    1. Riverland GI A. Fleurieu
    2. Eden Valley GI B. Mount Lofty Ranges
    3. Clare Valley GI C. Limestone Coast
    4. Coonawarra GI D. Barossa
    5. McLaren Vale GI E. Lower Murray
A
190
Q

What was the first commercial vintage of Penfolds’ “Grange”, and who was the first winemaker?

A

1952, Max Schubert

191
Q

What are the 2 wines that are not dry reds from South Australia that hold an “Exceptional” rating under the Langton’s Classification?

A

Grosset “Polish Hill Riesling”
Seppeltsfield “100 Year Old Para Vintage Tawny”

192
Q

Where is Penfold’s 189 from?

A

Coonawara

193
Q

Where is Penfold’s 798 from?

A

Barossa

194
Q

Name a producer from South Australia that produces sparkling shiraz?

A

Rockford
Peter Rumball

195
Q

In which Region of McLaren Vale Gi would you be most likely to find a certified organic winery?

A

Fleurieu

196
Q

What is the average rainfall in Mosel compared to Clare Valley?

A

Mosel - 25.9 inches
Clare Valley - 7.9 inches

197
Q

Which sub-region of Clare Valley could commonly be mistaken for Mosel due to its blue slate?

A

Watervale and Polish Hill

198
Q

What is the oldest wine region in South Australia, known for its Riesling and Shiraz wines?

A

Clare Valley

199
Q

Which island, located off the coast of South Australia, is known for its fortified wines, particularly Muscat and Topaque?

A

Kangaroo Island

200
Q

What is the term for the unique red-brown soil found in many South Australian wine regions, ideal for grape cultivation?

A

Terra rossa

201
Q

Name the grape variety used to produce the fortified wine “Liqueur Tokay” (now known as Topaque) in South Australia.

A

Muscadelle (Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains)

202
Q

Which South Australian winery is famous for its Sparkling Shiraz, a unique style of sparkling wine made from the Shiraz grape?

A

Seppelt

203
Q

Which South Australian winery is known for its iconic red blend, “The Dead Arm,” made from old-vine Shiraz and Mourvèdre?

A

d’Arenberg

204
Q

Which South Australian winery is known for its Riesling, particularly the “Polish Hill River” and “Springvale” bottlings?

A

Grosset

205
Q

What is the term for the traditional South Australian winemaking tool used for pruning vines and harvesting grapes?

A

Secateurs

206
Q

Name the Barossa Valley winery recognized for its Shiraz and Shiraz blends, with labels such as “Laughing Magpie”

A

D’arenberg

207
Q

Name the Barossa Valley winery famous for its Old Vine Shiraz and Grenache, produced from vines dating back to the 1800s.

A

Henschke

208
Q

Clarendon Hills: Wines

A

Romas - Grenache
Sandown - Cabernet
Lindra - Syrah
Astralis - Syrah
Onkaparinga - Syrah

209
Q

Torbreck: Wines

A

The Laird - Single-vineyard Shiraz
RunRig - Shiraz/Viognier
Les Amis - Single-vineyard Grenache
The Factor
Descendent
The Steading
Cuvee Juveniles

210
Q

Henschke: Wines

A

Marble Angel - Cabernet
Julieus - Riesling
Five Shillings - Shiraz blend
Stone Jar - Tempranillo
Johann’s Garden - Grenache

211
Q

Langston’s Exceptional Wines: Clare Valley

A

Wendouree - Shiraz
Jim Barry “The Armagh” - Shiraz
Grosset - Polish Hill Riesling

212
Q

Langston’s Exceptional Wines: Barossa

A

Rockford Wines - “Basket Press Shiraz”
Chris Ringland - “Dry Grown Shiraz”
Torbreck - “RunRig”
Seppeltsfield - “100 year old Para Vintage Tawny”

213
Q

Langston’s Exceptional Wines: S Australia

A

Penfolds - “Bin 95 Grange” S Australia
Henschke - “Hill of Grace” Eden Valley
Penfolds - “Bin 707 Caberenet” S Australia
Clarendon Hills - “Astralis” Shiraz, McLaren
Henschke - “Mount Edelstone” Shiraz, Eden
Wynns - “John Riddoch” Cabernet, Coonawara

214
Q

Wynn’s Coonawarra Estate Cabernet?

A

John Riddoch Cabernet

215
Q

GI within “Far North”

A

Southern Flinders Ranges GI

216
Q

GI’s of the Barossa Zone:

A

Barossa Valley GI
Eden Valley GI

217
Q

Zones of South Australia:

A

Far North
The Peninsulas
Mount Lofty Ranges
Barossa
Lower Murray
Fleurieu
Limestone Coast
Adelaide Superzone

218
Q

Barossa Old Vine Charter (2009)

A

Min years:

Old Vine: 35
Survivor Vine: 70
Centenarian Vine: 100
Ancestor Vine: 125

219
Q

GI’s of Fleurieu:

A

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

220
Q

GI’s of the Limestone Coast:

A

Coonawarra GI
Padthaway GI
Mount Benson GI
Robe GI
Wrattonbully GI
Mount Gambier GI

221
Q

GI of Lower Murray:

A

Riverland GI

222
Q

GI’s of Mount Lofty Ranges:

A

Clare Valley GI
Adelaide Hills GI
Adelaide Plains GI

223
Q

Main soil types of Clare Valley:

A

Slate (Polish Hill)
and Terrarossa over limestone

224
Q

Seas surrounding Australia:

A

North - Arafura Sea
East - Coral Sea
South - Great Australian Bight
West - Indian Ocean

225
Q

McLaren Vale GI is in what Zone?

A

Fleurieu - Zone
South Australia - State

226
Q

What year was Penfold’s “Grange” introduced to Australia?

A

1951
Max Schubert
“Grange-Hermitage”
Barossa

227
Q

Who makes “Gaia” from Clare Valley?

A

Grosset
Bordeaux Blend

228
Q

First vintage of Henschke “Hill of Grace”:

A

1958
Barossa Zone
Eden Valley GI

229
Q

What mountain range separates McLaren Vale from Southern Fleurieu?

A

Sellich’s Hill Range

230
Q

Clare Valley Producers:
(Mount Lofty Ranges Zone, South Australia)

A

Grosset
Sevenhill
Kilkanoon
Wendouree
Jim Barry
Claymore
Petaluma

231
Q

Vineyards of Clare Valley:

A

Grosset “Watervale”
Grosset “Gaia”
Grosset “Polish Hill”
Jim Barry “Florita”
Petaluma “Hanlin Hill”
Peglidis Vineyard

232
Q

Main town of Barossa?

A

Nuriyoopta

233
Q

Major producers of Barossa?

A

Wolf Blass
Penfolds
Jacob’s Creek (Ricard)
Yalumba
Peter Lehman
Two Hands
Torbreck
Hently Farm

234
Q

River of Barossa?

A

North Para

235
Q

Major geographical features of Currency Creek (Fleurieu Zone)

A

Lake Alexandria
Encounter Bay
Murray RIver (mouth)

236
Q

Natural boundaries of McLaren Vale:

A

Gulf of St. Vincent (western boundary)
Adelaide Hills (eastern boundary)

237
Q

Best wines of Coonawarra (Limestone Coast Zone)

A

Majella
Wynn’s “Jonn Riddoch”
Parker Estate’s “First Growth”

238
Q

South Australia region known for terra rossa:

A

Padthaway GI (Limestone Coast Zone)

239
Q

Who owns Penfolds and Lindeman’s?

A

Treasury

240
Q

Henschke’s top bottlings?

A

Hill of Grace
Edelstone
Eden Valley GI, Barossa Zone

241
Q

Climate of Fleurieu:

A

Mediterranean

242
Q

Where does the word “coonawarra” come from?

A

means “honeysuckle” in local dialect

243
Q

Most important wines of McLaren Vale GI?

A

D’Arenberg “Dead Arm” Shiraz
Yangarra “High Sands” Grenache (1880’s vines)
Drew Noon “Eclipse” Grenache-based
Clarendon Hills “Astralis” Shiraz (dry-farmed)

244
Q

GI’s of Fleurieu:

A

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

245
Q

What % of plantings does SA have?

A

49.5$

246
Q

Drought-affected vintages in Australia?

A

2003
2006
2007
2008
2009 (brush fires)

247
Q

What is Torbreck’s tete du cuvee?

A

“Laird”, Barossa, planted in 1950’s

248
Q

Eden Valley Producers:

A

Henschke
Pewsey Vale
Yalumba
Mountadam

249
Q

Soil types of Coonawarra:

A

Terra Rossa
Black Rendzina Soil
Brown Rendzina Soil

250
Q

Notable vineyards of Eden Valley:

A

Mt. Edelstone
Hill of Grace
Hobbs Vineyard
Pewsey Vale
Hill Smith Estate
Jacobs Creek

251
Q

Oldest Cabernet vines in Australia are used for this bottling:

A

Penfolds Block 42 “Kalimna”
Barossa, planted in 1885

252
Q

Is chapitalization allowed in Australia?

A

No

253
Q

McLaren Vale is regulated by this body of water:

A

Gulf of St. Vincent

254
Q

Who makes “Cyril”?

A

Henschke (Eden Valley)

255
Q

Who makes “Contour” Riesling?

A

Pewsey Vale (Eden Valley)

256
Q

Who makes “The Cigar” Cabernet Sauvignon?

A

Yalumba

257
Q

Oldest surviving vineyard for Shiraz?

A

Langmeil’s Freedom Vineyard
Barossa GI
1843

258
Q

Who makes “The Merle” Riesling?

A

Pikes
Clare Valley GI
Mount Lofty Ranges Zone

259
Q

When is Australian harvest?

A

Feb to April, 6 months before northern hemisphere

260
Q

First commercial plantings of Barossa?

A

1840’s

261
Q

Sub-regions of Adelaide Hills GI?

A

Lenswood GI
Picadilly GI

262
Q

Adelaide Super Zone GI can blend from these zones:

A

Barossa
Fleurieu
Mount Lofty Ranges

263
Q

Who makes Centenary Hill Shiraz?

A

Orlando, Barossa

264
Q

Who make “Oracle” Shiraz?

A

Kilkanoon
Clare Valley

265
Q

In 1996, Wine Australia authorized this multi-state zone:

A

South Eastern Australia Zone

Encompasses:
Victoria
Tasmania
New South Wales
South Australia
Queensland
(everything except WA)

266
Q

Town of Coonawarra?

A

Penola

267
Q

Where is the Magill Estate located?

A

Adelaide Hills - Birthplace of Penfolds
- base wine for Grange bottlings
- est 1844

268
Q

What is “Apera”?

A

Any fortified wine made in Australia, previously called “sherry”

269
Q

All of these wines are created from Old Vine parcels:

A

Penfold’s “Grange” Shiraz
Yalumba’s “Octavius” Shiraz
Clarendon Hill’s “Astralis”
Torbreck’s “RunRig” Shiraz

270
Q

Padthway GI: Whites

A

45% of production to Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay

271
Q

Warmest region of Fleurieu?

A

McLaren Vale GI

272
Q

Southernmost region in Mount Lofty Ranges Zone?

A

Adelaide Hills GI

273
Q

Sub-regions of Clare Valley:

A

Watervale - limestone
Polish Hill River - slate

274
Q

What grapes excel in Mount Eden GI?

A

Riesling
Chardonnay
Viognier
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauv

275
Q

Riverland is located in what AUS state?

A

South Australia

276
Q

How many liters is in a hoghead?

A

300L American Oak,
traditional barrel used for Barossa Valley Shiraz

277
Q

Traditional barrel size used in Barossa Valley:

A

Hogshead 300L

278
Q

Mount Benson GI is located in what S. Australia Zone:

A

Limestone Coast Zone

279
Q

Where would you find the producer Clarendon Hills?

A

McLaren Vale GI

280
Q

Lenswood and Piccadilly are sub-regions in what GI?

A

Adelaide Hills GI

281
Q

Seppeltsfield and Rowland Flats are informal sub-regions in what GI?

A

Barossa Valley

282
Q

What is “sparkling Burgundy”?

A

Sparkling reds of Australia

283
Q

What white variety is popular in Eden Valley?

A

Riesling

284
Q

Where are Belwitt Springs and Kangarilla?

A

McLaren Vale
- Grenache does well here in the sandier soils

285
Q

What is the most planted grape of Adelaide Hills?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

286
Q

2 unofficial sub-zones of Clare Valley?

A

Watervale
Polish Hill River

287
Q

Most-planted grape of Picadilly Valley in Adelaide Hills?

A

Chardonnay

288
Q

Coonawarra is known for what soil stype?

A

Terra Rossa

289
Q

Two Hand’s wines:

A

“Gnarly Dudes”
“Angel’s Share”
“Fields of Joy”
“Lily’s Garden”
“Bella’s Garden”

290
Q

Ben Glaetzer wines:

A

“Amon Ra” - Shiraz
“Eye of Ra” -
“Wallace” - Shiraz/Grenache

291
Q

Mollydooker wines:

A

“The Boxer” - Shiraz
“Miss Molly” - Sparkling Shiraz
“Velvet Glove” - Shiraz
“Blue-Eye Boy” - Shiraz
“Two Left Feet” - Shiraz/Merlot

292
Q

Henschke’s Riesling?

A

“Julius”, Eden Valley

293
Q

Jim Barry: Cabernet Sauvignon

A

“Cover Drive”
“The Benbouruie”

294
Q

Jim Barry: Riesling

A

Watervale
Lodge Hill
Lavender Hill
The Nurse
The Florita

295
Q

Jim Barry: Shiraz

A

The Armagh
The McRae Wood
Watervale Single Vineyard

296
Q

D’Arenberg: Cabernet

A

The Coppermine Road
The High Trellis

297
Q

D’Arenberg: Shiraz

A

The Dead Arm
The Stump Jump
The Footbolt
The Laughing Magpie
The Love Glass

298
Q

D’Arenberg: Grenache

A

The Ironstone - Grenache/Syrah
The Custodian - Grenache
D’Arry’s Original -
The Derelict Vineyard

299
Q

D’Arenberg: Whites

A

M & S - Chardonnay
The Money Spider - Roussanne
The Hermit Crab - Viognier/Marsanne
The Broken Fishplate - Sauv Blanc
The Dry Dam - Riesling

300
Q

d’Arenberg: Sweet wine

A

The Noble
Semillon/SB

301
Q

Mount Harrock’s Rieslings:

A

Watervale
Cordon Cut

302
Q

Who makes “Woodcutter’s” Shiraz?

A

Torbreck
Barossa Valley

303
Q

Penfold’s Riesling:

A

Bin 51
Bin 51 Eden Valley

304
Q

Penfold’s Chardonnay:

A

Bin 311
Max
Bin 17A Reserve
Koanunga Hill

305
Q

Penfold’s Cabernets:

A

Bin 407 - Cabernet
Bin 389 - Cab/Shiraz
Superblend 802A - Cab/Shiraz

306
Q

Penfold’s: Sweet

A

Grandfather Rare Tawny
Club Reserve Tawny
50 year old Rare Tawny

307
Q

Penfold’s Shiraz:

A

Bin 28

308
Q

Adelaide Chardonnay Producers:

A

Penfold’s “Max”
Shaw & Smith “M3”
Penfolds “Bin 17A” Reserve
Yalumba “Y”

309
Q

Clare Valley is a part of what Zone?

A

Mount Lofty Ranges

310
Q

The Fleurieu Zone is moderated by what lake?

A

Lake Alexandrina

311
Q

Who makes “Octavius” Shiraz?

A

Yalumba (Eden Valley)

312
Q

Unofficial sub-regions of Clare Valley (5):

A

Watervale
Polish Hill
Auburn
Sevenhill (Grosset)
Clare

313
Q

When do Aussie wines appear on shelves?

A

Six months earlier than than the western world (northern hemisphere)

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