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43. Australia Flashcards

1
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Where is the Murray–Darling basin?

A

a large geographical area in the interior of southeastern Australia. Its name is derived from its two major rivers, the Murray River and the Darling River. It spans most of the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and the Australian Capital Territory.

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What are the main regions for Shiraz-Cabernet blends in Australia?

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South-Eastern Australia

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What are the main regions for Shiraz in Australia?

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Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley, McClaren Vale, Coonawarra [mnemonic: 3VC’s]

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What are the main regions for Cabernet Sauvignon in Australia?

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Margaret River, Coonawarra

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What are the main regions for Bordeaux blends in Australia?

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Margaret River, Yarra Valley

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What are the main regions for Pinot Noir in Australia?

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Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula

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What are the main regions for Chardonnay-Semillon blends in Australia?

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South-Eastern Australia

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What are the main regions for Chardonnay in Australia?

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Adelaide Hills, Hunter Valley

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What are the main regions for Riesling in Australia?

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Eden Valley, Claire Valley (emerging regions include Tasmania and Frankland River subregion)

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What are the main regions for Semillon (dry) in Australia?

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Hunter Valley

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What are the main regions for Semillon (botrytised) in Australia?

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Murray Darling, Riverina

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South-Eastern Australia is best known for which types of wine?

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Shiraz-Cabernet blends, Chardonnay-Semillon blends

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Coonawarra Australia is best known for which types of wine?

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Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon

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Margaret River Australia is best known for which types of wine?

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Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends

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Hunter Valley Australia is best known for which types of wine?

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Shiraz, Chardonnay, Semillon

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Yarra Valley Australia is best known for which types of wine?

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Bordeaux blends, Pinot Noir

17
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What are the main sub-regions in the Great Southern Region of Australia?

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Mount Barker and Frankland River

18
Q

What is the climate of the Limestone Coast in Australia?

A

maritime

19
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What is the main product of the Riverland Region in South Australia?

A

fruit for bulk wine

20
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What are the main tasting characteristics of dry Semillon from Hunter Valley?

A

light bodied, low alcohol, high acidity, initially neutral flavor can evolve into toast, nut and honey with bottle age

21
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What wine region may house the largest variety of oldest living vines?

A

Phylloxera-free South Australia (vines 100+ years old)

22
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Where is terra rossa soil over limestone a classic finding?

A

Coonawarra Region on the Limestone Coast

23
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What is the climate of the Limestone Coast?

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cool to moderate maritime climate

24
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Where in Australia is vintage variation the least?

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South-Eastern Australia (because the geographic source is so great, consistency is maintained)

25
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Although it varies, what is the predominant climate type in Australia?

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Mediterranean

26
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In Australia, which wine Geographic Indication is larger, zone or region?

A

zone

27
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What city is most closely associated with Margaret River Region?

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Perth, 200 km north of wine region

28
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What city is most closely associated with Barossa Valley Region?

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Adelaide, just south of wine region

29
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What city is most closely associated with Yarra Valley Region?

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Melbourne, 50 km west of wine region

30
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What city is most closely associated with Hunter Valley Region?

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Sydney, 200 km south of wine region

31
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What is the climate of the Margaret River region?

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moderate to warm maritime climate (similar to Bordeaux)

32
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Where are the Australian sub-regions Frankland River and Mount Barker found?

A

Great Southern Region in South West Australia Zone

33
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What is the climate of the Mornington Peninsula Region?

A

cool maritime climate

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