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Producers, Vintages & Culture · 6 questions · 400 pts
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1
What role in Australian wine history is the Hunter Valley generally credited with?
A
The country's newest wine region
B
The country's highest-altitude region
C
The country's oldest wine region
D
The country's coolest wine region
2
During which period were the first vines planted in the Hunter Valley?
A
During the 1880s and 1890s
B
During the 1820s and 1830s
C
During the 1750s and 1760s
D
During the 1920s and 1930s
3
What is the Hunter Valley known for beyond its wines?
A
Being one of Australia's most visited wine regions
B
Being closed to visitors for most of the year
C
Having no restaurants or accommodation at all
D
Selling its wine only through export channels
4
Which activity is central to visitors travelling to the Hunter Valley?
A
Hiking the region's high mountain trails
B
Visiting winery cellar doors for tastings
C
Taking part in organised grape-picking contests
D
Fishing along sheltered coastal lagoons
5
What characterises many of the Hunter Valley's best-known wine companies?
A
They were all founded within the past twenty years
B
They are family-owned and have existed for well over a century
C
They are state-run cooperatives with no private ownership
D
They are owned exclusively by international corporations
6
Why is the Hunter Valley a popular destination for weekend trips?
A
It sits isolated far from any major population centre
B
It can only be visited during one short season each year
C
It lies close to Sydney and is easily reached for a short stay
D
It is the only region in Australia where grapes are grown
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