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Red (& White) Hot Chile Wines
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100
Of the provinces that parallel the mountains, THIS one is situated at the best latitudes for wine production.
What is Mendoza?
100
This grape varietal is considered by some to be the signature varietal of Chile. It originated in France and is considered to be the “forgotten grape” of Bordeaux.
What is Carmenère?
100
Red Grape Variety for which Australia is best known and the most prevalent white grape.
What is Shiraz and Chardonnay
100
The leading grape variety grown in South Africa, locally called Steen.
What is Chenin Blanc?
100
The top red variety of New Zealand, which together with Sauvignon Blanc, is responsible for over 75% of the country’s wine production.
What is Pinot Noir?
200
Important subregions in Mendoza include Maipu, Lujan de Cuyo and the high elevation Valle de Uco and this one.
What is the Tupungato area?
200
This grape is the most widely planted white varietal in Chile and, until recently, had been bottled under a misnomer. In Italy, it is called Friulano.
What is Sauvignon Vert?
200
Australia's place-of-origin system is similar to the USA in that the appellations are officially known as _______ and are simply areas on a map
What are geographic indications (GI's)
200
A red variety that is unique to South Africa, a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut, developed at Stellenbosch University over 100 years ago.
What is Pinotage?
200
This most southerly wine region in the world, this relatively new wine region is heavily focused on Pinto Noir and Riesling.
What is Central Otago?
300
This region is Argentina's second largest. It is much hotter than Mendoza and is noted for sherry, as well as the base wines for brandy and vermouth.
What is San Juan?
300
This is the name of the natural current that keeps the climate of Chile’s Central Valley cool, making the growing conditions similar to some of the prime wine growing regions of California.
What is the Humboldt current?
300
Australia is the first country to require "___" on wines. Which is typical of foodstuffs in all countries. It is normally used for wines that have a shelf life of ____ and only on "___" wines
What is "Best Before Date", 2 years or less, cask or bag-in-box.
300
The smallest category of South Africa’s appellation system—which is known as the Wine of Origin (WO) scheme.
What is a ward?
300
The second largest wine producing region in New Zealand. Located on the east coast of the North Island, this region is considerably warmer because the westerly winds are warmed as they cross the island, making it an ideal location for fuller-bodied reds such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.
What is Hawke’s Bay?
400
These are the three levels of the Argentine appellation system.
What are... 1. DOC, denominacion de origen controlada, the highest level, 2. IG, indicacion geografica (for quality wines below the DOC level) and IP, indicacion de procedencia (for table wines and regional wines).
400
These two primary valleys in the Southern Region have primarily grown País and Moscatel, but are now experimenting with Pinot Noir, Riesling, and other international varietals.
What are the Itata and Bío Bío Valleys?
400
Name the super GI that connects almost all of Australia's vineyards (apart from those of Western Australia) into one zone.
What is South Eastern Australia zone
400
This district, located in the southernmost part of South Africa, is subject to winds off the Southern Ocean and one of the coolest regions of the country and ideal for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay production. The ward Elim is located here.
What is Walker Bay?
400
Either of the two subregions of Wellington/Wairarana which are renowned for producing some fo the country’s finest Pinot Noirs.
What are Wairarapa and Martinborough?
500
3 of the top 12 grape varieties in Argentina are: Cereza (pink), Criolla Grande (pink) and Cabernet Sauvignon (R). Name 3 more.
What are Malbec (R), Bonarda (R), Pedro Gimenez (W), Moscatel (W)(Rosado and de Alejandria), Syrah (R), Torrontes (W) (Riojano and Sanjuanino), Merlot (R), Chardonnay (W) and Tempranillo (R)?
500
One of the following wines is not among the top ten grape varieties grown in Chile: Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Moscatel, or Semillon.
What is Malbec?
500
Name four regions surrounding Adelaide, that has a Mediterranean climate
What are Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, Eden Valley and McLaren Vale
500
Either of the two major districts located in the Breede River Valley Region, which combined possess over 40% of the country’s vineyard acreage. These hot interior regions (which require irrigation in the summertime) are notable for high volume production of predominantly white wines and an increasing number of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
What are Woscester and Robertson?
500
This high mountain chain is the main topographical feature of the South Island of New Zealand. It runs along the western coast of the island, creating a warm rain shadow for the eastern part of the island where the vineyards are located.
What are the Southern Alps?
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