Question 1

Which of the following is not commonly referred to as a wine-producing region in Australia?&#10;A)North Australia&#10;B)South Australia&#10;C)Western Australia&#10;D)Victoria

Accepted Answer

North Australia is not a region. There is, however, an area called the Northern Territory, which is not a notable wine region in Australia.

Question 2

The government authority Wine Australia was formerly known as what?&#10;A)It has always been called Wine Australia&#10;B)Australian Wine Law&#10;C)Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation&#10;D)Wine Law of Australia

Accepted Answer

Wine Australia was also known as the Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation. The AWBC was created in 1981 to regulate the wine industry and changed their name in 2010 to Wine Australia.

Question 3

The Yarra Valley is located in which of the Australian States?&#10;A)South Australia&#10;B)Victoria&#10;C)Queensland&#10;D)New South Wales

Accepted Answer

The Yarra Valley is located in Victoria. Victoria is on the mainland of Australia and is cooler than any other state due to Arctic winds. The Yarra Valley is the oldest wine region in Victoria.

Question 4

Shiraz from Barossa is commonly blended with what other grape?&#10;A)Cabernet Sauvignon&#10;B)Chardonnay&#10;C)Viognier&#10;D)Syrah

Accepted Answer

Shiraz from Barossa can be blended with Viognier. In some of the higher-end Shirazes from Barossa, Viognier is blended in with the Shiraz in the Côte-Rôtie style.

Question 5

In Hunter Valley Shiraz, what causes the &#34;horsey&#34; or sweaty saddle odor?&#10;A)That is a normal characteristic of all Shiraz.&#10;B)American Oak.&#10;C)The soil.&#10;D)Brettanomyces.

Accepted Answer

Brettanomyces causes the "horsey" odor in Hunter Valley Shiraz. It was thought that the sweaty saddle odor found in Hunter Shiraz was from the soil but now it is understood that it's a result of ethyl-4-phenol caused by the Brettanomyces yeast.

Question 6

Liquor Tokay, one of Australia's famous dessert wines, is made out of what grape?&#10;A)Muscadelle&#10;B)Viognier&#10;C)Tokay&#10;D)It is a blend of a few grapes.

Accepted Answer

Liquor Tokay is made from Muscadelle. Australia has several famous dessert wines, of which Liquor Tokay is arguably the most famous. It is 100% Muscadelle grapes and it is fortified.

Question 7

In order to be considered Rare in the age based classifications for Tokay, Muscat, and Australian Port, a batch must be aged for ________ years.&#10;A)5&#10;B)10&#10;C)15&#10;D)20

Accepted Answer

15 years is the minimum age to be considered Rare for Australian port. The age-based classification for Australian Port, Tokay, and Muscat is a minimum of 5 years for Classic, 10 years for Grand, and 15 years to be called Rare.

Question 8

&#34;Terra Rossa&#34; means what?&#10;A)Wild Honeysuckle&#10;B)Well-drained soil&#10;C)Limestone&#10;D)Red Earth

Accepted Answer

Terra Rossa means red earth. The soil that is famous in Coonawarra is known as "Terra Rossa" or red earth. This is some of the most famous terroir in the world and is part of the reason that Penfolds' wines are so sought after.
Photo: Penfolds Coonawarra Vineyard

Question 9

Frankland River is located in which region?&#10;A)Western Australia&#10;B)South Australia&#10;C)Tasmania&#10;D)New South Wales

Accepted Answer

Frankland river is located in Western Australia. The region is known for making crisp Rieslings.

Question 10

The iconic Penfolds Grange is made in what region?&#10;A)Canberra&#10;B)New South Wales&#10;C)South Australia&#10;D)Western Australia

Accepted Answer

Penfolds Grange is made in South Australia. The famous Grange wine is made from the Magill Estate vineyards located in South Australia.

Question 11

During what decade did the 6:00 PM curfew in New Zealand that was created during World War I end?&#10;A)1940s&#10;B)1950s&#10;C)1960s&#10;D)1970s

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Question 12

The southernmost wine region in the world is ______.&#10;A)Central Otago, New Zealand&#10;B)Auckland, New Zealand&#10;C)Valle De Malleco, Chile&#10;D)Mendoza, Argentina

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Question 13

What grape is New Zealand is most famous for?&#10;A)Pinot Noir&#10;B)Sauvignon Blanc&#10;C)Shiraz&#10;D)Pinotage

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Question 14

What is the name of the southernmost wine region on the North Island of New Zealand?&#10;A)Hawkes Bay&#10;B)Wairarapa&#10;C)Central Otago&#10;D)Bay of Plenty

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Question 15

Which region in New Zealand produces the most wine?&#10;A)Hawkes Bay&#10;B)Martinborough&#10;C)Bay of Plenty&#10;D)Marlborough

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Question 16

Where is the wine Cloudy Bay from?&#10;A)Martinborough&#10;B)Central Otago&#10;C)Marlborough&#10;D)Waikato

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Question 17

When does harvest begin in New Zealand?&#10;A)January/ February&#10;B)June/ July&#10;C)September/ October&#10;D)March/ April

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Question 18

Which wine region in New Zealand is not on either the North Island or the South Island?&#10;A)Waiheke&#10;B)Richmond&#10;C)Christchurch&#10;D)Waipara

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Question 19

What area in New Zealand is the most well known for dessert or botrytized wines?&#10;A)Te Hana&#10;B)Dunstan&#10;C)Hawea&#10;D)Te Kauwhata

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Question 20

The Ngatarawa region located in Hawkes Bay is also knows as ______.&#10;A)Green Meadows&#10;B)Great Slopes&#10;C)Redmetal Triangle&#10;D)Red Clay

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