History, Geography, Wine Law Flashcards
When were the first vineyards planted in New Zealand? Where?
1819
Northland
Which Scottishman brought vines to both Australia and then New Zealand in 1833?
James Busby
Which peoples kicked off the wine industry in Aukland?
Dalmatian people fleeing the Austro Hungarian Empire
Who are the indigenous peoples of New Zealand?
The Māori
What affected New Zealand’s burgeoning wine industry in the late 1800s?
A strong temperance movement during which many districts were dry, Prohibition was voted against, but drinking wine in a restaurant was illegal until 1960 and single bottle sales were not permitted until 1955.
What was the first commercially produced wine in New Zealand?
A Sauvignon Blanc made at Matua Rode vineyard in Aukland
Who was the first to plant Sauvignon Blanc for commercial use in New Zealand?
Ross Spence as Matua Rode in Aukland
What is the home of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc today?
Marlborough
What is the Worlds most Southerly wine region?
Central Otago at 45 degrees S
On which coast are most of New Zealand’s vineyards? Why?
East coast. The West coast is too wet
What mountains run down the spine of New Zealand?
The Southern Alps
On which island of New Zealand in wine production concentrated? Why?
The North Island, because it is more temperate, but that is changing
Are there regulations for permitted grape varieties and yields in the regions of New Zealand?
Nope
When did New Zealand pass the Geographic Indications Bill? What did it do?
2016
Protected the names of 18 New Zealand wine regions
What % of a wine must be from the stated variety, vintage, or region in New Zealand?
85%
