Study Guide - Australia - Beginner

Question 1

The oldest continuously producing Grenache and Shiraz vines in the world are found in South Australia.

Answer 1

1. True (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. False

Question 2

Which of these grapes would you most likely find planted in the Eden Valley?

Answer 2

1. Sauvignon Blanc
2. Merlot
3. Riesling (Your Answer)(Correct)
4. Pinot Noir

Question 3

What is the most important classification of Australia’s wines?

Answer 3

1. Foster’s Classification
2. Langton’s Classification***
3. Blaxland’s Classification
4. Lindeman’s Classification (Your Answer)(Incorrect)

Question 4

Order the following wine regions from west to east (1 = westernmost, 4 = easternmost).

1. Hunter
2. Margaret River
3. Barossa Valley
4. Yarra Valley

Answer 4

1. Hunter = 1
2. Margaret River = 4
3. Barossa Valley = 3
4. Yarra Valley =2

Question 5

Southern Australia is generally cooler than northern Australia. TF

Answer 5

1. True (Your Answer)(Correct)
2. False

Question 6

What is the most planted red grape in Australia?

Answer 6

syrah(Your Answer)

Question 7

Inland Australia relies heavily on irrigation due to its arid climate. TF

Answer 7

1. True***
2. False