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Western Australia Flashcards

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1
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In which district is the Swan Valley located?

A

Swan District (Perth)

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2
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What is the hottest GI in Australia?

A

Swan Valley

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What are the zones of Western Australia? Which produce wine?

A

Central Western Australia

Eastern Plains, Inland, and North of Western Australia

Greater Perth (yes)

South West Australia (yes)

Western Australia South East Coastal

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4
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Name the three regions of Greater Perth Zone

A

Peel
Perth Hills
Swan District (Swan Valley)

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5
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Name the five regions of South West Australia Zone

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Blackwood Valley
Geographe
Great Southern
Manjimup
Margaret River
Pemberton

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6
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Name the five subregions of Great Southern Region

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Albany
Denmark
Frankland River
Mount Barker
Porongurup

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Who are the “First Five” producers in Margaret River?

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Vasse Felix
Leeuwin Estate
Cape Mentelle
Moss Wood
Cullen

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What are the primary viticultural hazards of Western Australia?

A

Birds
Wind

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9
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What is Tuart? Where is found?

A

Sandy soils in Geographe

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10
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What is the average annual rainfall in Western Australia?

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30in

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What is the average elevation in Western Australia?

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358ft

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What is the average growing season temperature in Western Australia?

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62ºF

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Who produces Diana Madeline?

A

Cullen (Margaret River) (Cab dominated Bordeaux blend)

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What is Gingin?

A

Clone of Chardonnay prone to millerandage

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What are the unofficial subregions of Margaret River GI?

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Yallingup
Wilyabrup (most important)
Wallcliffe
Karridale
Carbunup
Treeton

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What is the climate of Margaret River GI?

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Mediterranean with maritime influence

17
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What is the Gladstone Lines?

A

Line of longitude (115º 18’ E) used to establish the eastern border of the Margaret River GI

18
Q

What is the Albany Doctor

A

Intense wind coming from the South-Southeast primarily in the afternoon

19
Q

What is White Classic?

A

Formerly called White Burgundy, a famous wine made by Houghton from Chenin Blanc

20
Q

When was Houghton Founded?

A

1836

21
Q

When was Sandalford founded?

A

1840

22
Q

Houghton is located in which subregion?

A

Swan Valley

23
Q

Sandalford is located in which subregion?

A

Swan valley

24
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Capel Vale is located in which subregion

A

Geographe

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