New Zealand Flashcards
What mountain range creates a rain shadow in Central Otago
Southern Alps
What is “Methode Marlborough”
A society created in 2013 promoting TM sparkling wines made from 100% Marlborough fruit
Who founded Cloudy Bay
David Hohnen
What major Champagne house did Montana/Brancott partner with to produce premium TM wines from Marlborough
Deutz in 1988
Name 4 producers from Central Otago
Felton Road
Prophet’s Rock
Rippon
Mt Difficulty
Burn Cottage
Name the 5 regions of NZ’s South Island from north to south
Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury, Waitaki Valley, Central Otago
What company established the 1st commercial vineyard in Marlborough and when
Montana in 1973
What company established the 1st commercial vineyard in Marlborough and when
Montana in 1973
Which producer was the first to release a wine under screw cap in New Zealand
Kim Crawford
Is NZ’s North or South Island more mountainous
South Island
Originating from the slopes of the Southern Alps, a hard sandstone combined with mudstone known as ???? Is a soil type found throughout NZ
Greywacke
What is “Pelorus”?
TM sparkling wine produced by Cloudy Bay in Marlborough
What is the top PN produced by Cloudy Bay
Te Wahi - sourced from Central Otago
What mountain range separates Nelson from Marlborough
The Richmond Range
Which two mountains influence the climate of Canterbury
Doctor Hills and Teviotdale Hills
Capital of NZ’s South Island
Christchurch, Canterbury
Where is Dartmoore Valley? What are the soils?
Hawke’s Bay. Greywacke soil
Body of water that separates NZ’s North and South Island
Cook Strait
Subregion of Auckland that has built reputation on good Chardonnay
Kumeu
Auckland official subregions
Kumeu
Matakana
Waiheke Island