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New Zealand Flashcards

1
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What significantly impacted NZ’s viticultural beginnings?

A

Temperance movement that lasted from 1800-1920.

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2
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Who was Ross Spence?

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Started Matua River in NZ in ‘74 after spending time @ UC Fresno.

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3
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The first Sauvignon Blanc vines in Marlborough were planted in? By who?

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1975; Brancott Estate

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4
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Roughly how many ha in total are planted in NZ?

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40,000ha

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5
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Roughly how many producers exist in NZ?

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700

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6
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Sauvignon Blanc represents what percentage of acreage in NZ?

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87%

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7
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The latitudinal range in which NZ vineyards exist?

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35degS to 45degS

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8
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Marlborough has a similar climate to this region in France?

A

Burgundy

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9
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Most vineyards lie within how many KM of the coast in NZ?

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50km

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10
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The only semi-continental growing climate exists where in NZ?

A

Central Otago

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11
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This body of water is responsible for the harsh weather conditions of the west coast of NZ?

A

Tasman Sea

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12
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This range shelters the east coast of NZ from excessive rain?

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Southern Alps

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13
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This climatic issue contributes to higher UV intensity in NZ?

A

Holes in the Ozone layer

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14
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The year the NZ GI system was introduced?

A

2016

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15
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Min % for variety in NZ? Vintage? Origin?

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85%

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16
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Min ABV for export of NZ wines? What does this unfortunately disqualify?

A

a) 8.5%
b) Most sweet wines

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17
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Who introduced malo-lactic fermentation to Chardonnay in NZ?

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Michael Brajkovich of Kumeu River

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18
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Where would you find Gruner Veltliner in NZ?

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Marlborough, South Island - Wairau River

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19
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Where in NZ would you find Albariño? Why?

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Gisborne; high tolerance for wet weather

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20
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Where was Pinot noir first planted in NZ? Was it successful?

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Auckland GI; No, too warm

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21
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When was Pinot noir first planted in Otago?

A

1987

22
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Where was the Gumboot clone of Pinot noir first planted?

A

Ata Rangi, Martinborough, NZ

23
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Where is the predominance of Merlot planted in NZ?

A

Hawke’s Bay

24
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Where is most NZ Syrah found?

A

Hawke’s Bay (75%)

25
Q

Who makes “Magna Pinemia?” Found where?

A

Destiny’s Bay; Hawke’s Bay GI

26
Q

List the five major GIs on the North Island of NZ from N to S?

A

Northland, Auckland, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Wairapara

27
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The dominant variety of the Northland GI?

A

Chardonnay

28
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The three subregions of the Auckland GI?

A

Waiheke Island, West Auckland, Matakoma

29
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The dominant variety of the Gisborne GI?

A

Chardonnay

30
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NZs oldest operating winery?

A

Mission Hill (Hawke’s Bay); 1951

31
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Where would you find the Te Mata winery?

A

Hawke’s Bay NZ

32
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Te Awanga is where? Specializes in?

A

Hawke’s Bay NZ; Chardonnay

33
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The Crownthrope terraces are found where?

A

Hawke’s Bay NZ

34
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Where is the Dartmoor Valley found?

A

Hawke’s Bay NZ

35
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Plantings in Gimlett Gravels began when?

A

1981

36
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Where is the Bridge Pa Triangle found?

A

Hawke’s Bay NZ

37
Q

Name three of Martinborough’s top producers.

A

Ata Rangi, Dry River, Martinborough Vineyards

38
Q

Name two subregions within the Wairapara GI?

A

Gladstone GI, Masterton

39
Q

The two subregions of the Marlborough GI? Which is the larger of the two?

A

a) Wairau Valley, Awatere Valley
b) Wairau Valley

40
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Name two Champagne houses invested in sparkling production in Marlborough GI?

A

G.H. Mumm, Deutz

41
Q

Neudorf winery is found where? Their specialty?

A

Nelson GI NZ; Chardonnay

42
Q

The two subregions of the Nelson GI?

A

Waimea Plains, Moutere Hills

43
Q

The Canterbury GI is centered around this town?

A

Waipara

44
Q

This GI contains NZs highest percentage of Riesling.

A

Waipara GI

45
Q

The first vintage of Rippon Pinot noir?

A

1987

46
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Name four top producers of Otago Pinot noir.

A

Rippon, Gladstone Valley, Felton Road, Burn Cottage

47
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The Bannockburn GI is found where?

A

Central Otago GI, NZ

48
Q

Name three unofficial subzones of Central Otago?

A

Cromwell, Alexandria, Gibbston, Bendigo

49
Q

The Waitaki Valley is found where?

A

NZ, South Island, North Otago

50
Q

Most vineyards in Otago lie near this river?

A

Kawarau River

51
Q

Discuss the last five vintages of NZ wine?

A

2020 - ideal
2019 - ideal
2018 - average; incredibly hot
2017 - average; poor yields with a cool and wet growing season
2016 - ideal

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