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Question 1

When was Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc launched

Answer 1

1985

Question 2

Which mountain range runs like a spine in southern island of NZ

Answer 2

Southern Alps

Question 3

Which producer released first wine under screwcap in NZ

Answer 3

Kim Crawford

Question 4

Which 3 GI’s in NZ cannot be changed or modified

Answer 4

New Zealand GI
North Island GI
South Island GI

Question 5

What are the subregions of Auckland GI

Answer 5

Kumeu GI
Waiheke GI
Matakana GI

Question 6

What are the 2 Chief viticultural hazards in Northland, Auckland and Waikato/Bay of plenty

Answer 6

Frost in spring and autumns| Rot

Question 7

What is the english name for Waikato

Answer 7

Bay of Plenty

Question 8

Which region has the driest climate in north island

Answer 8

Hawkes Bay

Question 9

What is Gimblett Gravels famous for? Where is it located

Answer 9

Located in Hawkes Bay| Famous for it’s deep shingle soils, source of good syrah and bordeaux blends

Question 10

Name 3 notable subregions of Hawkes Bay

Answer 10

Gimblett Gravels
Esk Valley
Bridge Pa
Dartmoor Valley

Question 11

Which region in NZ is known as Poverty Bay

Answer 11

Gisborne

Question 12

Which is NZ’s sunniest and rainiest wine region

Answer 12

Nelson

Question 13

Which is the most exported sparkling wine brand of NZ

Answer 13

Lindauer

Question 14

Which Champagne house forged a partnership with Montana for sparkling wine production

Answer 14

Deutz

Question 15

What kind of soils are found in Marlborough

Answer 15

Sandy alluvial loam topsoil with gravel

Question 16

Name three major subregions of Marlborough

Answer 16

Wairau Valley
Southern Valleys
Awatare Valley

Question 17

Waipara Valley is a subregion of which NZ region

Answer 17

Canterbury

Question 18

Where is Banks Peninsula located? What is it

Answer 18

Located in Canterbury, it was a historical winemaking subregion, not recognised anymore

Question 19

Which region has the highest altitude in NZ

Answer 19

Central Otago

Question 20

Name 5 subregions of Central otago

Answer 20

Wanaka
Gibbston
Alexandra Basin
Cromwell Basin
Bannockburn
Bendigo

Question 21

Name subregions of Canterbury GI

Answer 21

Canterbury plains
North Canterbury GI
Waipara GI

Question 22

Which river flows through Central Otago

Answer 22

Waitaki River

Question 23

Name the official subregion of Hawkes Bay GI

Answer 23

Central Hawkes Bay GI

Question 24

Name the subregions of Wairarapa GI

Answer 24

Martinborough GI| Gladstone GI

Question 25

Where is Waitaki Valley North Otago GI

Answer 25

Between Central Otago and Canterbury, on the banks of Waitaki river

Question 26

Where does Marlborough’s best Pinot Noir comes from

Answer 26

Clay rich soils at the base of Wither Hills

Question 27

Which region has Kumeu River and Matua Valley located in

Answer 27

Auckland

Question 28

Where would you find the producer Valli Vineyards

Answer 28

North Otago - Waitaki

Question 29

Which producer is famous for planting Pinot Noir Vines from DRC vineyard

Answer 29

Ata Rangi

Question 30

Which producer is famous for it’s Mate’s vineyard Chardonnay

Answer 30

Kumeu River

Question 31

In which GI is famous Cornish point vineyard located

Answer 31

Central Otago, owned by Felton Road

Question 32

Where is Te Muna Road vineyard of Craggy Range located

Answer 32

Martinborough

Question 33

Which is the winery owned by Kevin Judd, formerly of Cloudy Bay

Answer 33

Greywacke

Question 34

Milton vineyard, first biodynamic winery in Southern Hemisphere is lacated in which GI

Answer 34

Gisbourne

Question 35

Which winery in NZ was founded by David Hohnen of Cape Mentelle

Answer 35

Cloudy Bay

Question 36

Which DOCG does the producer COS makes wines in

Answer 36

Cerasuolo di Vittoria

Question 37

Which villages of Sauternes AOP is Chateau d’Yquem located in

Answer 37

Sauternes

Question 38

Which village in Sauternes AOP has no second growths

Answer 38

Bommes

Question 39

Which first growths are located in village of Preignac

Answer 39

Suduiraut

Question 40

Which first growths are located in the village of Fargues

Answer 40

Rieussec