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32 Cards in this Set
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What is the climate in Australia? |
It is mostly Mwarm/hot Mediterrranean. There are cooler areas at altitude or coast. Maritime climate in the Margaret River. Low rainfall and cooling effects from altitude and the ocean. |
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What is vital for grape production in the vineyards in Australia. |
Irrigation is vital in most areas. Water shortages occur. |
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What are four subregions in South Eastern Australia and what is South Eastern Australia known for? |
Riverina, Murray, Darling, Riverland. High volume bulk brands. It is irrigated! |
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What are the two main regions in Barossa? |
Barossa Valley and Eden Valley |
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What is the climate in Barossa? |
A little more continental than Mediterranean. |
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What is Clare Valley known for? |
Riesling |
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What wine is produced in the Adelaide hills? |
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc |
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Clare Valley And the Adelaide Hills are within Barossa and is a cooler growing region. |
The diurnal range is big. The difference between your hottest versus coolest days. |
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What renowned region exists in the Fleurieu zone? What is made there? |
Mclaren Vale. Syrah and old vine Grenache. |
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What iimportant region is in the Limestone Coast? What is produced there? |
Coonawarra. Cooled by Antartic currants. They make high quality Cabernet Sauvignon there. |
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What important area is in Victoria and what does it produce? What is the climate like there? |
The Yarra Valley is in Victoria and it has a cooler climate. Yarra Valley produces Chardonnay and Pinot Noir as well as Bordeaux style wines with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. |
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What is the Hunter Valley in Australia knonw for and what is interesting about their picking process? |
Semillon and Shiraz. They practice early picking because of the river that is close to them. |
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What is the coolest region in Australia and what is produced there? |
Tasmania. It produces Pinot Noir and other aromatic varieties. |
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Which area of Australia has the most wine production? |
South Eastern Australia |
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What are 5 cooler growing areas in Australia? |
Adelaide, Yarra, Tasmania, and Margaret River, and the Limestone Coast. |
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What is the most important region in Western Australia? |
The Margaret River. This region is very similar to Bordeaux. They have a wetter sason than Bordeaux but most often in the wnter. Cab and Cab blends are most important here. |
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What is the climate of New Zealand? |
Maritime moderate temperatures featuring a high diurnal range |
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What is the only continental climate region in New Zealand and what is produced there? |
Central Otago. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. |
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What are some of the major issues that New Zealand deals with in the vineyard and what have they pioneered because of this problem? |
They are pioneers in canopy managemetn because vines in New Zealand are very susceptible to fungal diseases and birds. |
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What is the common wine sealing method in New Zealand? |
Screw caps |
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What are the primary varietals made in New Zealand? |
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon |
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What is the most important region of the North Island of New Zealand? What is the soil type there and what does this contribute to wine production there? |
Hawkes Bay. They have gravel soils and produce premium Cabernet Sauvignon because of this. |
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What are 4 regions in the North Island of New Zealand? |
Auckland, Gisbourne, Martinborough, and Hawke's Bay. |
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What is the most important region on the South Island of New Zealand |
Marlborough |
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What are 4 subregions of the South Island of New Zealand? |
Marlborough, Nelson, Canterbury, and Central Otago. |
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What kind of soil exists in Coonawarra, Australia? |
Terra Rosa |
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What problematic issue has Victoria, Australia experienced? |
Phyloxera |
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What kind of wine does Rutherglen, Australia produce? |
Liqueur Muscat (a fortified wine) |
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What are the wine laws and labelling terms in Australia? |
Geographical Indications (GI): Zones, Regions, and Sub-Regions. 85% of fruit used must come from specified GI. 85% of fruit used must come from varieties and vintages stated on the label. |
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What are the climates like more specifically in the North Island and the South Island of New Zealand? |
Maritime climate overall but the North Island is warmer but has more humidity. The South Island is cooler but with more hours of sunshine. |
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What kind of soils exist in Marlborough, New Zealand? |
Stony soils |
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What are the Wine laws and Labelling Terms in New Zealand. |
The Geographical INdication system is in place. The 85% rule applies to variety, vintage and grape production area stated on the label. |
