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1
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What year were the first vines planted in NZ?

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1819

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2
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What is TUKU Collective?

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An association of Maori wine producers promoting Maori culture

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What year did the temperance movement in NZ end?

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1967 - Pubs could be open past 6pm

1989 - Wine could be sold in supermarkets; restaurants could sell past 8pm and Sundays

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4
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Who produced the first commercially available Sauvignon Blanc in NZ?

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Montana 1979

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5
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What is Appellation Wine Marlborough?

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A certification scheme for wines sustainably produced in Marlborough and bottled in NZ

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What is the name of the body of water that separates NZ from AUS?

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Tasman Sea

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Most of the vineyards are planted on which coastline of NZ?

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East, sheltered by the southern Alps

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8
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What is the driest region in NZ?

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Alexandra in Central Otago

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9
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What year did NZ pass the GI Bill?

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2016

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10
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What is the most planted red grape in NZ?

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Pinot Noir- 73%

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When was the first Central Otago Pinot Noir made?

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1987

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12
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What are the three regions of Auckland?

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west Auckland

Matakana

Waiheke Island

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What is the most important grape of Gisborne?

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Chardonnay

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14
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What is Te Mata?

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One of NZ most respected vineyards that produces Bordeaux blends from Hawkes Bay

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15
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Who is Romeo Bragato?

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Played a major in role in the development of NZ wine industry

studied suitable areas for viticulture

imported phylloxera resistant rootstock

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16
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What is the climate of Hawkes Bay?

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Temperate Maritime

Specializes in mid-late ripening varieties

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17
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In what GI would you find Bridge Pa and Te Awanga?

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Hawkes Bay

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18
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What is the name of the river that created Gimblett Gravels?

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Ngaruroro River

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19
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What event created the Gimblett Gravels?

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earthquake in 1867

20
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What is the most planted white grape of Hawkes Bay?

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Sauvignon Blanc, although Chardonnay is better suited and more celebrated

21
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What is the most planted white grape of Hawkes Bay?

A

Sauvignon Blanc, although Chardonnay is better suited and more celebrated

22
Q

Martinborough GI is located in what region of NZ?

A

Wairarapa- Southern end of the N. Island

23
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What is the most important grape of Wairarapa?

A

Pinot Noir

24
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What is the name of the body of water that separates the North and South Islands?

A

Cook Strait

25
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What are the two main valley’s of Marlborough?

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Wairau Valley

Awatere Valley

26
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What are the two main valley’s of Marlborough?

A

Wairau Valley

Awatere Valley

27
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What are the hills that protect Wairau Valley?

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Richmond Ranges

Wither Hills

28
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What is the main type of soil found in Marlborough?

A

Alluvial

29
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What is the name of the group trying to bring Champagne method wines global awareness in Marlborough?

A

Method Marlborough

Must use 3 Champagne grapes

min 18 months on lee’s

30
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What are the two sub-regions of Nelson GI?

A

Waimea Plains

Moutere Hills

31
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What is the most planted grape of Nelson GI?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

32
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Waipara Valley GI is located within what larger GI?

A

North Canterbury GI

33
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Where would you find Glasnevin Gravels?

A

Waipara Valley floor

34
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What are the most planted grapes of North Canterbury?

A

Pinot Noir

Sauvignon Blanc

35
Q

Most of the plantings in Central Otago are located in what sub-regions?

A

Cromwell

Bannockburn

36
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Name the sub-regions of Central Otago:

A

Bendigo

Cromwell

Bannockburn

Gibbston

Wanaka

Alexandra

37
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What is the smallest wine region in NZ?

A

Waitaki Valley

38
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What are the two sub regions of Wairarapa?

A

Martinborough

Gladstone

39
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What is the climate of Central Otago?

A

Continental

40
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What is the coolest sub-region of Central Otago?

A

Gibbston

41
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What is the warmest sub-region in Central Otago?

A

Bendigo

42
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What is the southern most wine region of Central Otago?

A

Alexandra

43
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A

A: Wanaka

B: Bendigo

C: Gibbston

D: Cromwell

E: Bannockburn

F: Alexandra

44
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A

A: Wairau Valley

B: Southern Valley

C: Awatere Valley

45
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What is the climate of Marlborough?

A

Maritime

46
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What is the name of the river that flows through Wairau Valley?

A

Wairau River

47
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What is the main soil types found in Southern Valley?

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Clay based soils

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