New Zealand Flashcards
What year were the first vines planted in NZ?
1819
What is TUKU Collective?
An association of Maori wine producers promoting Maori culture
What year did the temperance movement in NZ end?
1967 - Pubs could be open past 6pm
1989 - Wine could be sold in supermarkets; restaurants could sell past 8pm and Sundays
Who produced the first commercially available Sauvignon Blanc in NZ?
Montana 1979
What is Appellation Wine Marlborough?
A certification scheme for wines sustainably produced in Marlborough and bottled in NZ
What is the name of the body of water that separates NZ from AUS?
Tasman Sea
Most of the vineyards are planted on which coastline of NZ?
East, sheltered by the southern Alps
What is the driest region in NZ?
Alexandra in Central Otago
What year did NZ pass the GI Bill?
2016
What is the most planted red grape in NZ?
Pinot Noir- 73%
When was the first Central Otago Pinot Noir made?
1987
What are the three regions of Auckland?
west Auckland
Matakana
Waiheke Island
What is the most important grape of Gisborne?
Chardonnay
What is Te Mata?
One of NZ most respected vineyards that produces Bordeaux blends from Hawkes Bay
Who is Romeo Bragato?
Played a major in role in the development of NZ wine industry
studied suitable areas for viticulture
imported phylloxera resistant rootstock
What is the climate of Hawkes Bay?
Temperate Maritime
Specializes in mid-late ripening varieties
In what GI would you find Bridge Pa and Te Awanga?
Hawkes Bay
What is the name of the river that created Gimblett Gravels?
Ngaruroro River