Riverland GI

Question 1

Riverland G.I. is part of this zone in the state of South Australia

Answer 1

Lower Murray zone

Question 2

This G.I. of lower Murray Zone is Australia’s leader in production with over 1/4 of national annual grape tonnage

Answer 2

Riverland G.I.
Largest single region in Australia

Question 3

The Riverland G.I. follows the course of the Murray River west to this town near this G.I.

Answer 3

To Blanchetown, Near Eden Valley

Question 4

Soil of Riverland G.I.

Lower Murray Zone

Answer 4

River Valley soil Sandy loam over clay

Question 5

What is “Malee” Soil?

Answer 5

Wind blown sand over clay and lime
(the higher ground of Riverland G.I.)

Question 6

Key producers of Riverland GI?

Lower Murray Zone

Answer 6

Oxford Landing
Banrock Station
Kingston Estate

Question 7

What year was Riverland established as a GI?

Answer 7

1998

Question 8

Growing season rainfall in Riverland G.I.

Answer 8

5.2 inches

Question 9

Main white and red grapes of Riverland G.I.

Answer 9

Red: Shiraz
white: Chardonnay

number two: Muscat Gordo Blanco or Muscat of Alexandria
number three: Colombard

Question 10

Riverland G.I. has the largest single planting of petite Verdot farmed by this Estate?

Answer 10

Kingston estate 100 Hectare plot

Question 11

Three of Australia’s most massive brands with land in Riverland G.I.

Answer 11

Berri
Oxford Landing
Banrock Station

Question 12

Synonym for muscat of Alexandria in Australia

Answer 12

Muscat Gordo Blanco

Question 13

Total hectares under vine in Riverland G.I.

Answer 13

21,816 ha