General New Zealand info Flashcards
Who, when and where were the first New Zealand vines planted?
1819, A christian missionary on North Island
When did wine production start?
The late 1830s
Who is responsible for the first wine production?
James Busby
Settlers from what 4 countries had an influence on New Zealand production?
France
Spain
Germany
Croatia
What is six o clock swill?
An early closing hour for pubs that lasted until 1967
How did soft prohibition affect growers?
They planted low quality grapes, in case it ever became full illegal
What was NZ’s most planted variety in 1960?
Albany Surprise
When could wine shops start to sell single bottles of wine?
1955
When could wineries start to sell glasses of wine?
1976
When did vinifera grapes become common?
1970s
When was there a government-sponsored vine pull scheme?
1986
Name the estimated vineyard acreage from 1960 to 2008
400ha to 29,000ha
When did Montana establish the first commercial Marlbrough vineyard?
1973
What was NZ first varietal wine?
Gisborne Chardonnay
When did Cloudy Bay launch?
1985
How far away from Tasmania is the North Island?
1200 miles
Most vineyards are located within how many miles of the coast?
20 miles
What is the organization that every winery joins?
New Zealand Winegrowers
Which two countries were widely using the Screwcap before New Zealand?
Australia and Switzerland
How much of NZ wines are bottled with screwcap?
85 percent
What is the minimum stated variety percentage?
85 percent
Which region has the North Island’s driest climate?
Hawkes Bay
What kind of soil is in Gimblett Gravels?
Deep, shingle soils
Which Champagne house is collaborating with Montana?
Deutz
