Southern Hemisphere Flashcards
New Zealand’s most widely planted grape variety is?
Sauvignon Blanc
Which region is on New Zealand’s North Island?
Hawke’s Bay
The New Zealand region of ______________ is known for producing world class Pinot Noir.
Central Otago
What is Australia’s largest primary production region?
South Australia
In Australia’s blended wines, the order of the grapes listed on the label (i.e. G.S.M) is by ____________.
Proportional Value %
The region of ________________ has a maritime climate similar to Bordeaux and is producing some compelling age-worthy blends.
Margaret River
Name the first vineyard in Australia to plant Riesling in 1847.
Pewsey Vale
_________________________ is one of the world’s most expensive and notable Shiraz/Syrah varietal wines.
Penfold’s Grange
The South African grape Pinotage is a crossing of which two varietals?
Pinot Noir and Cinsault
True or False: Chenin Blanc (Steen) is the most planted varietal in South Africa?
True
Uruguay is the 4th largest wine producer in South America, It’s most well-known wine is made from for this red grape…
c. Tannat
What was thought to be Merlot in Chile, was actually this grape variety…
Carménère
Which South American wine region is known for sub-tropical climates where vines can produce two annual harvests?
Vale de São Francisco, Brazil
The wine regions of Casablanca and Maipo are in which South American country?
Chile
The wine region of Mendoza is located…
On the foothills of the Andes Mountains
