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32 Cards in this Set
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How does the climate of Central Otago differ from the rest of the grape growing areas of New Zealand? |
Most of viticultural New Zealand has a cool to moderate maritime climate. In Central Otago the vineyards are situated inland and in the foothills of the Southern Alps where the climate is moderate to cool continental. |
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What grapes are typically grown in Gimblett Gravels?
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On account of the well drained and heat absorbing soils of Gimblett Gravels combined with the warm climate and long sunshine hours, it has developed a reputation for Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Describe a Hunter Valley Semillon
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Hunter Valley Semillon is light bodied, low in alcohol and has high acidity from being harvested early. The wine is un-oaked and quite neutral when it is young but develops complex flavours of honey, nut and toast as it ages.
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Why is Clare Valley suitable for growing Riesling?
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Clare Valley’s hot climate is tempered by cool afternoon breezes combined with cool nights. Most of the vineyards are planted are higher altitudes (300-570 metres)
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What grape is the Coonawarra region noted for and describe the characteristics of the wine it produces.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
intense and structured wines with cassis, menthol and eucalyptus aromas. |
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What is New Zealand’s 2nd most widely planted white grape?
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Chardonnay
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Which grape growing region in NZ is the warmest and offers the most sunshine hours?
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Hawke's Bay
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What grape does Martinborough have a reputation for?
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Pinot Noir
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In what region is Gimblett Gravels located
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Hawke's Bay
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What grape does Central Otago have a reputation for?
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Pinot Noir
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What % must apply for stating variety, vintage and grape variety on New Zealand wine labels?
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85
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What type of climate does Auckland have?
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warm maritime |
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Which region is not known for growing Riesling in Australia?
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McLaren Vale |
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Which region is known for its botrytised Semillon wines?
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Riverina
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What style of wine is the Riverland region noted for?
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source of production for bulk wines
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Which area has the coolest climate in Australia?
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Tasmania
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Where is the Clare Valley region located in Australia?
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north of Barossa Valley in South Australia
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What is the style of Shiraz from Barossa Valley?
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full bodied with dark ripe fruit, spice and high alcohol
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How long can a good quality Clare Riesling age for?
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up to 20 years
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What 2 grapes are the specialty of the Mornington Peninsula?
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Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
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What is the Rutherglen region noted for?
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Rutherglen Muscats
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What is the Klein Karoo region in South Africa noted for?
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sweet red fortified wines
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What is South Africa’s second most planted white variety?
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Columbard
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Which South African district is noted for their high quality wines?
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Stellenbosch
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What is Chenin Blanc called in South Africa
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Steen
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Which two grapes were crossed to make a Pinotage
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Pinot Noir X Cinsault
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New Zealand
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New Zealand
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Australia
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South Africa
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describe Clare Valley Riesling |
-dry in style with distinct citrus and lime aromas and high acidity. -They usually develop kerosene notes quite quickly and have the ability to age up to 20 years or longer, developing petrol, honey & toast characteristics |
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describe Yarra Valley Pinot Noir |
gererally rich in fruit with aromas of strawberries, plum and dark cherries generally without the jammy or baked character of Pinot Noir grown in warmer regions. |
