AUSTRALIA

Question 1

What are Geographic Indications (GIs) in Australian wine?

Answer 1

Defined solely by geographic boundaries

There are no specific restrictions on grape varieties or winemaking techniques.

Question 2

Which two zones are notable in New South Wales for wine production?

Answer 2

• Riverina Region
• Hunter Valley Zone

Question 3

What is the primary grape variety produced in the Hunter Region?

Answer 3

Semillon

Question 4

What climate characterizes the Canberra District Region?

Answer 4

Continental climate

Question 5

Which producer is almost synonymous to Shiraz from Canberra District Region?

Answer 5

Clonakilla

Question 6

Where is the Port Philip Zone?

Answer 6

• Surrounds Melbourne
• Covers 2 major region, Yarra Valley & Mornington Peninsula

Question 7

What type of soil is found in the Yarra Valley Region?

Answer 7

• Gray-brown sandy loam
• Red-basalt derived soil

Question 8

Which 2 regions are shared between NSW and VIC?

Answer 8

• Murray Darlng
• Swan Hill
  Both within the NW VIC Zone

Question 9

Which renowned producer is from the Central VIC Zone?

Answer 9

Tahbilk in the Nagambie Lake sub-region

• one of Aus. oldest Shiraz vines
• possibly world’s oldest Marsanne vines

Question 10

What is the notable fortified wine style produced in Rutherglen?

Answer 10

Topaque style fortified from Muscadelle

Question 11

What is Adelaide GI Zone?

Answer 11

A Super-Zone that covers the zones of Fleurie, Lofty Ranges and Barossa

Question 12

What regions does the Limestone Coast Zone covers?

Answer 12

Coonawarra & Padthaway are the 2 most notable

Question 13

What regions does the Fleurieu Zone covers?

Answer 13

Notable: McLaren Vale

Question 14

What regions does the Mount Lofty Ranges Zone cover?

Answer 14

• Adelaide Hills
• Clare Valley

Question 15

Is Barossa a region?

Answer 15

No, Barossa is a Zone. Splitted into 2 regions
* Barossa Valley (W)
* Eden Valley (E)

Question 16

What is the primary grape variety produced in the Margaret River Region?

Answer 16

• Chardonnay
• Bordeaux blends

Question 17

What is the climate of Tasmania?

Answer 17

Cool climate

Question 18

Which grape varieties are mainly produced in Tasmania?

Answer 18

• Pinot Noir
• Chardonnay
• Riesling

Question 19

What are the two sub-regions of Adelaide Hills Region?

Answer 19

• Lenswood
• Piccadilly Valley

Question 20

What the grape, synonymous to Clare Valley Region?

Answer 20

Riesling

Specifically Grosset - a producer of this age-worthy style