Chapter 18: New Zealand

Question 1

Three “enduring” geographical indications of New Zealand

Answer 1

1. New Zealand 2. North Island 3. South Island

Question 2

Leading grape variety of New Zealand

Answer 2

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 3

(4) Secondary white grape varieties of New Zealand

Answer 3

1. Chardonnay 2. Pinot Gris 3. Riesling 4. Gewürztraminer

Question 4

Leading red grape variety of New Zealand

Answer 4

Pinot Noir

Question 5

(5) Secondary red grape varieties of New Zealand

Answer 5

1. Merlot 2. Cabernet Sauvignon 3. Malbec 4. Cabernet Franc 5. Syrah

Question 6

High mountain chain on NZ’s South Island

Answer 6

Southern Alps

Question 7

Hard sedimentary sandstone found in many parts of NZ

Answer 7

Greywacke

Question 8

NZ’s highest-producing wine region (by volume)

Answer 8

Marlborough

Question 9

3 (unofficial) subregions of Marlborough

Answer 9

1. Wairau Valley 2. Awatere Valley 3. The Southern Valleys

Question 10

Top two grape varieties of Marlborough

Answer 10

1. Sauvignon Blanc 2. Pinot Noir

Question 11

Leading NZ region for red wines OTHER than Pinot Noir

Answer 11

Hawke’s Bay

Question 12

Area within Hawke’s Bay known for unique, rocky soil

Answer 12

Gimblett Gravels

Question 13

NZ wine region located in one of the widest parts of the country, extending inland from Poverty Bay

Answer 13

Gisborne

Question 14

White-grape focused “nickname” for the Gisborne region

Answer 14

“Chardonnay capital of New Zealand”

Question 15

(4) Secondary grapes of the Gisborne region

Answer 15

1. Pinot Gris 2. Sauvignon Blanc 3. Gewürztraminer 4. Merlot

Question 16

Three sub-zones of Gisborne

Answer 16

1. Manutuke 2. Ormond 3. Patutahi

Question 17

NZ wine region located within the province of Wellington

Answer 17

Wairarapa

Question 18

Three subzones of Wairarapa

Answer 18

1. Gladstone 2. Martinborough 3. Masterson

Question 19

Leading grape variety of Wairarapa

Answer 19

Pinot Noir

Question 20

The Waitaki River forms a traditional boundary between these two regions:

Answer 20

Canterbury and Otago

Question 21

Official name of Waitaki Valley GI

Answer 21

Waitaki Valley/North Otago

Question 22

(4) Leading grape varieties of the Waitaki Valley/North Otago GI

Answer 22

1. Pinot Noir 2. Riesling 3. Pinot Gris 4. Chardonnay

Question 23

Highest-elevation wine region of NZ

Answer 23

Central Otago

Question 24

Location/terroir of Central Otago

Answer 24

Inland, mountainous region on the eastern slopes of the Southern Alps; Continental climate; 45*S

Question 25

Leading grape of variety of Central Otago

Answer 25

Pinot Noir

Question 26

(4) Secondary grape varieties of Central Otago

Answer 26

1. Chardonnay 2. Pinot Gris 3. Sauvignon Blanc 4. Riesling

Question 27

Central Otago: six subzones

Answer 27

1. Alexandra 2. Bannockburn 3. Bendigo 4. Cromwell/Lowburn/Pisa 5. Gibbston 6. Wanaka

Question 28

Northern-most wine region of New Zealand

Answer 28

Northland

Question 29

Three subzones of Auckland

Answer 29

1. Kumeu 2. Matakana 3. Waiheke Island

Question 30

Wine region surrounding the city of Christchurch

Answer 30

Canterbury

Question 31

Location/terroir of Canterbury

Answer 31

Sunny, mild-climate region;
Extends along the east coast of NZ’s South Island;
Cool sea breezes; Dry “nor’westers”

Question 32

(2) Leading grape varieties of Canterbury

Answer 32

1. Sauvignon Blanc 2. Pinot Noir

Question 33

(3) Secondary grape varieties of Canterbury

Answer 33

1. Chardonnay 2. Riesling 3. Pinot Gris

Question 34

Highly-regarded, official subzone of North Canterbury – located about 30 miles/48 km north of Christchurch

Answer 34

Waipara Valley

Question 35

Wine region located to the west of Marlborough, with a “sunny” nickname

Answer 35

Nelson ‘Sunny Nelson’

Question 36

(4) Leading grape varieties of Nelson

Answer 36

1. Sauvignon Blanc 2. Chardonnay 3. Pinot Noir 4. Riesling