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New Zealand Flashcards

1
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Where is New Zealand in relation to Australia

A

1,300 miles SE of Australia

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2
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What are the two islands that make up New Zealand

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North Island
South Island

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3
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What sea separates New Zealand and Australia

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The Tasman Sea

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4
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Who was the first to make wine in New Zealand and when

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James Busby in 1836

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5
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What are the climates of the North Island of New Zealand

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Northern half - warm
Southern half - maritime

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6
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What are the climates of the South Island of New Zealand

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Northern half - Cool
Southern half - Continental

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7
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What effect does the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean have on the winegrowing regions of New Zealand

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Moderate growing season
Lessen temperature variation

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8
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What are the two main white grapes in New Zealand

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Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

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9
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What are the four main red grapes of New Zealand

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Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Merlot

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10
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What percentage of wine produced in New Zealand is bottled with screwcaps

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85%

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11
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What appellation system is used in New Zealand

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Geographical Indications (GI)

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12
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If a bottle of wine is labeled with a stated grape varietal what is the minimum percentage of the wine that must be the named grape in New Zealand

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85%

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13
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If a bottle of wine is labelled with a declared vintage what is the minimum percentage that must be sourced from this vintage in New Zealand

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85%

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13
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If a bottle of wine is labelled with a declared vintage what is the minimum percentage that must be sourced from this vintage in New Zealand

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85%

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14
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What are the four GIs on New Zealand’s North Island

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Aukland
Gisbourne
Hawke’s Bay
Waipara

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15
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What are the four GIs on New Zealand’s South Island

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Nelson
Marlbourough
Canterbury
Central Otago

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16
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Where is Aukland GI located

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The northern tip of the North Island surrounding the city of Aukland

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17
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What is the climate of Aukland GI

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Warm humid maritime

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18
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What is the main blend produced in Aukland GI

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Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blends

19
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What are the four main grape varietals grown in Aukland GI

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Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Chardonnay

20
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What is the climate of Gisbourne

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Cool

21
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What are the main grape varietals grown in Gisbourne

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Gris
Gewurztraminer
Viognier

22
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Why are red grapes not widely grown in Gisbourne

A

Red grapes struggle to ripen in the cool climate

23
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Where is Waipara GI located

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Region surrounding New Zealand’s capital Wellington

24
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What are the two primary grapes of Waipara GI

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Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir

25
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What is the significant sub-region within Waipara

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Martinborough

26
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What is the primary grape of Martinborough

A

Pinot Noir

27
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What is the climate of Hawke’s Bay

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Moderate maritime

28
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What are the primary grape varietals of Hawke’s Bay

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Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

29
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What is the famous sub-region of Hawke’s Bay

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Gimblett Gravels

30
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What grapes thrive in the Gimblett Gravels subregion

A

Bordeaux blends
Syrah

31
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What is the name of the mountain range on New Zealand’s South Island

A

The Southern Alps

32
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What effect do the Southern Alps have on the South Island’s wine regions

A

They provide a rain shadow

33
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What is the climate of Nelson

A

Cool

34
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What grape varietals are grown in Nelson

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Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir

35
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What region is home to a majority of New Zealand’s wine production

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Marlborough

36
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What soil type is found in Marlborough

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Sandy alluvial over gravel

37
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What is the climate of Marlborough

A

Dry sunny, yet cool climate

38
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What is the grape varietal of Marlborough

A

Sauvignon Blanc

39
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What affect does the diurnal shift have on Marlborough wines

A

Grapes retain naturally high acidity

40
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What grape varietals are planted in Canterbury

A

Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling

41
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What is the fastest growing wine region in New Zealand

A

Canterbury

42
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What is the world’s southernmost wine region

A

Central Otago

43
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What is the climate of Central Otago

A

Continental

44
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What grape is Central Otago known for

A

Pinot Noir

45
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What is the aspect of most vineyards in Central Otago

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Facing northward to maximize sun exposure

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