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1
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Where is New Zealand in relation to Australia

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1,300 miles SE of Australia

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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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What sea separates New Zealand and Australia

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The Tasman Sea

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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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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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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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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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What are the two main white grapes in New Zealand

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Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

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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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What appellation system is used in New Zealand

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Geographical Indications (GI)

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

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Nelson
Marlbourough
Canterbury
Central Otago

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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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What is the climate of Aukland GI

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Warm humid maritime

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What is the main blend produced in Aukland GI

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Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blends

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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

21
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What are the main grape varietals grown in Gisbourne

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Chardonnay
Pinot Gris
Gewurztraminer
Viognier

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Why are red grapes not widely grown in Gisbourne

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Red grapes struggle to ripen in the cool climate

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Where is Waipara GI located

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Region surrounding New Zealand’s capital Wellington

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What are the two primary grapes of Waipara GI
Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir
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What is the significant sub-region within Waipara
Martinborough
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What is the primary grape of Martinborough
Pinot Noir
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What is the climate of Hawke's Bay
Moderate maritime
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What are the primary grape varietals of Hawke's Bay
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
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What is the famous sub-region of Hawke's Bay
Gimblett Gravels
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What grapes thrive in the Gimblett Gravels subregion
Bordeaux blends Syrah
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What is the name of the mountain range on New Zealand's South Island
The Southern Alps
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What effect do the Southern Alps have on the South Island's wine regions
They provide a rain shadow
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What is the climate of Nelson
Cool
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What grape varietals are grown in Nelson
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
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What region is home to a majority of New Zealand's wine production
Marlborough
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What soil type is found in Marlborough
Sandy alluvial over gravel
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What is the climate of Marlborough
Dry sunny, yet cool climate
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What is the grape varietal of Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
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What affect does the diurnal shift have on Marlborough wines
Grapes retain naturally high acidity
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What grape varietals are planted in Canterbury
Pinot Noir Pinot Gris Sauvignon Blanc Riesling
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What is the fastest growing wine region in New Zealand
Canterbury
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What is the world's southernmost wine region
Central Otago
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What is the climate of Central Otago
Continental
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What grape is Central Otago known for
Pinot Noir
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What is the aspect of most vineyards in Central Otago
Facing northward to maximize sun exposure

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