New Zealand

Question 1

Why do the grapes in New Zealand develop thicker skins and greater concentration

Answer 1

The country is close to the ozone hole leading to intense sunlight

Question 2

What year were the first GI’s official in New Zealand

Answer 2

2019

Question 3

Major white varieties in New Zealand (2)

Answer 3

Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

Question 4

Major red varieties of New Zealand (3)

Answer 4

Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot

Question 5

Secondary white varieties of New Zealand (3)

Answer 5

Pinot Gris
Riesling
Gewürztraminer

Question 6

Secondary red varieties of New Zealand (2)

Answer 6

Syrah
Malbec

Question 7

New Zealand location

Answer 7

2,583 miles to the southeast of Australia

3 ,885 miles awayfrom Antarctica

The major city of Auckland lies on the 37th parallel south, the same as Mendoza in Argentina

Question 8

Major mountains/volcanoes of North Island (3)

Answer 8

Mt. Ngauruhoe
Mt. Tongariro,
Mt.Ruapehu

Question 9

Major mountains of South Island (3)

Answer 9

Southern Alps
Richmond Range
Tasman mountains.

Question 10

Major Ocean’s of New Zealand (2)

Answer 10

Tasman Sea
South Pacific Ocean

Question 11

Major rivers of the North Island (3)

Answer 11

Waikato
Ngaruroro
Waipaoa

Question 12

Major rivers of the South Island (4)

Answer 12

Waimea
Wairau
Awatere
Waitaki.

Question 13

North Island climate

Answer 13

North: Sub-tropical and humid

South: maritime

Question 14

South Island climate

Answer 14

North: cool maritime

Marlborough/Canterbury: dryer and warmer maritime

Central Otago: continental

Question 15

North Island soils

Answer 15

Greywacke gravel, sandy loam, silt, and clay

Question 16

South Island soils

Answer 16

Gravel, alluvial, sand, mica, and schist. Limestone in Waitaki.

Question 17

When were the first Vitis vinifera vines planted on the North Island

Answer 17

1819

Question 18

What year were stores first allowed to sell single bottles of wine in New Zealand

Answer 18

1955

Question 19

When did Cloudy Bay release its first Sauvignon Blanc, bringing international acclaim to New Zealand

Answer 19

1985

Question 20

When was the screw cap initiative created

Answer 20

2001

Question 21

What % of stated vintage, variety, or GI is required in New Zealand

Answer 21

85%

Question 22

Major villages North Island (2)

Answer 22

Auckland
Wellington

Question 23

Major villages South Island (3)

Answer 23

Christchurch
Nelson
Dunedin

Question 24

Major producers in Hawkes Bay (2)

Answer 24

Trinity Hill Homage Syrah
Te Mata Coleraine Merlot

Question 25

Major producers in Martinborough (2)

Answer 25

Ata Rangi Pinot Noir
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc

Question 26

Major producer in Cantebury (1)

Answer 26

Bell Hill Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Question 27

Major producer in Central Otago (1)

Answer 27

Felton Road Block 3 Pinot Noir

Question 28

Main grapes North Island GI (3)

Answer 28

Chardonnay
Syrah
Merlot

Question 29

Main grapes Auckland GI (3)

Answer 29

Chardonnay
Syrah
Merlot

Question 30

Nested GI’s in Auckland GI (3)

Answer 30

Matakana GI
Kumeu GI
Waiheke Island GI

Question 31

Main grapes in Gisborne (2)

Answer 31

Chardonnay
Pinot Gris

Question 32

Main grapes in Hawkes Bay (2)

Answer 32

Merlot
Sauvignon Blanc

Question 33

Main grapes in Wairarapa (2)

Answer 33

Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc

Question 34

Nested GI’s within Wairarapa GI (2)

Answer 34

Martinborough
Gladstone

Question 35

Main grapes in Nelson GI (2)

Answer 35

Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir

Question 36

Main grape Marlborough (1)

Answer 36

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 37

Main grapes in Canterbury (2)

Answer 37

Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir

Question 38

Nested GI’s within Canterbury GI (2)

Answer 38

North Canterbury GI
Waipara Valley/Waipara GI

Question 39

Main grape Waitaki North Otago/Waitaki Valley GI (1)

Answer 39

Pinot Noir

Question 40

Main grapes Central Otago (2)

Answer 40

Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris

Question 41

What year did James Busby plant vines near Watinjanji for wine production

Answer 41

1836