The Wine Profile

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