Mainly NZ - MA Questions 27.03.21 Flashcards

1
Q

Where and when were the first vines planted in New Zealand?

A

Bay of Islands, Northland in 1819 by Reverend Samuel Mardsen.

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2
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When, by who and where was the first wine production recorded in New Zealand?

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In 1840s by James Busby at his estate in Watangi, Northland.

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3
Q

How long did the “Six O’clock Swill” last in NZ?

A

From WW1 until 1967.

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4
Q

What are the unofficial sub-regions of Northland?

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Kerikeri, Kaitaia and Whangarei.

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5
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Name the unofficial sub-regions of Auckland.

A

Huapai, Henderson, South Auckland, West Auckland, Clevedon.

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6
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Where would you find the sub-regions Tutaekuri Rover Valley, Havelock North, Korokipo and Te Awanga?

A

Hawke’s Bay.

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7
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Where would you find the Heretaunga Plains and Tukituki River?

A

Hawke’s Bay.

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8
Q

Name two notable producers in Waikato.

A

Morton Estate and Vilagrad.

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9
Q

Te Kauwhata, Te Awamutu, Coromandel Peninsula, Lake Taupo, Hamilton, Rotorua are all sub-regions of which region in New Zealand?

A

Waikato.

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10
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Where would you find Manutuke, Patutaki Plateau and Waipaoa?

A

Gisborne.

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11
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Where is Masterton?

A

Wairarapa, unofficial sub-region.

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12
Q

In which GI would you find the Ruamahanga river?

A

Wairarapa.

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13
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What are the unofficial sub-regions of Nelson?

A

Motueka, Takaka, Upper Moutere and Waimea Plains.

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14
Q

Which range divides Marlborough and Nelson?

A

Richmond Range.

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15
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Where would you find the producers Allan Scott, Fromm and Saint Clair?

A

Marlborough.

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16
Q

What is the unofficial region of Canterbury?

A

Canterbury Plains.

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17
Q

Where would you find the producer Giesen?

A

Canterbury.

18
Q

Where would you find the producers Ostler, Pasquale, River-T Estate Wines and Valli Vineyards?

A

Waitaki Valley.

19
Q

Which sub-region of Central Otago is the northern most?

A

Wanaka.

20
Q

Where would you find the producers Chard Farm and Black Ridge?

A

Central Otago.

21
Q

Where would you find the producers Greenhough and Seifried Estate?

A

Nelson.

22
Q

What is the percentage of spirit that must come from a GI if labelled with that GI in New Zealand?

A

100%

23
Q

What is the second most planted grape in Central Otago?

A

Pinot Gris.

24
Q

Which sub-region of Central Otago is the highest situated along the Kawarau Gorge?

A

Gibbston.

25
Q

Which sub-region of Central Otago is the warmest and the driest where harvest can be up to a month ahead of the other regions?

A

Bannockburn.

26
Q

What is the most planted grape in Hawke’s Bay?

A

Chardonnay

27
Q

Where would you find the Banks Peninsula?

A

North Canterbury.

28
Q

Where would you find Kurrow Village wines?

A

Waitaki Valley.

29
Q

Where would you find the Oahu wine region?

A

Lower West Coast of the North Island.

30
Q

List Marlborough sub-regions from North to South.

A

Wairau Valley, Southern Valleys and Awatere Valley.

31
Q

What are the satellite appellations of St Emilion?

A

Lussac, St-Georges, Montagne and Puisseguin.

32
Q

Which famous producer aged some of its 2000 vintage for 14 months in Space on the ISS?

A

Petrus.

33
Q

What style of wine does Touraine Noble-Joue AOP produce?

A

Rose from min 40% Gris Meunier (Pinot Meunier), min 20% Malvoisie (Pinot Gris) and min 10% Pinot Noir.

34
Q

What is the difference between Perlwein and Schaumwein?

A

Perlwein – min 9% alc; 1 to 2.5 ATM

Schaumwein – min 8.5% alc; 3 ATM

35
Q

What is the synonym for Pinot Gris in Slovenia?

A

Sivi Pinot.

36
Q

What is Badisch Rotgold?

A

A rotling from the Baden region. Made from Grauburgunder (min. 51%) and Spatburgunder grapes. Composition must be declared on label.

37
Q

What is the size of a Füder cask common in the Mosel?

A

1000 liters.

38
Q

Where would you find Royal Slope AVA?

A

Columbia Valley, Washington.

39
Q

Where is the Saison beer produced?

A

Hainaut Province in Belgium.

40
Q

How old must a XO Premium Armagnac be?

A

Min 20 years old.