New Zealand Flashcards
Who originally identified many of New Zealand’s modern wine regions (with the exception of Marlbourough) and educated growers on the merits of grafting vines onto disease-resistant American rootstock?
Romeo Bragato- an Austrain viticulturist from Victoria
Who is Romeo Bragato?
An Austrain viticulturist from Victoria who originally identified many of New Zealand’s modern wine regions (with the exception of Marlbourough) and educated growers on the merits of grafting vines onto disease-resistant American rootstock
What was “6 o’clock swill”?
An early closing hour for pubs instituted in both New Zealand and Australia during WWI (lasted until 1967 in New Zealand)
What was the most planted varietal in New Zealand in the 1960s?
Albany Surprise
When did wine shops of New Zealand legally begin selling wine?
1955
When did restaurants of New Zealand first gain the right to sell wine?
1960
When could a winery in New Zealand first gain the right to sell a glass of wine?
1976
When did the last ‘dry’ areas of New Zealand persist until?
1990s
When did New Zealand’s government sponsor a vine-pull scheme?
1986
What is Montana known for in New Zealand?
Being the country’s largest winery, establishing Marlborough’s first commercial vineyard in 1973, releasing the country’s first varietal wine (Gisborne Chard) and producing one of the first Sauv Blancs from Marlborough in 1979
What winery put Marlborough on the map? When did this winery launch?
Cloudy Bay; 1985
What is the worlds easternmost and southernmost winemaking country?
New Zealand
What mountain range runs through the South Island of New Zealand?
The Southern Alps
Which island of New Zealand is larger?
South Island
What is the southernmost wine region in the world?
Central Otago
What are the climatic differences between the North Island and the South Island?
The South Island sees a rain shadow effect from the Southern Alps whereas the North Island is less mountainous and generally much rainier
What is the New Zealand Winegrowers?
An organization formed in 2002 in which all of the producers from New Zealand are members. It was a joint initiative of the Grape Growers Council and the New Zealand Wine Institute
Who pioneered the Screwcap Initiative? When?
A group of New Zealand producers in 2001
Who was the first winery to release a New Zealand wine bottled with a screwcap?
Kim Crawford
What is the minimum for vintage or varietal if listed on a New Zealand label?
85% (Declaration of vintage and varietal is optional)
What is the minimum for region if stated on the label of a New Zealand wine?
It will eventually be 85%, but as of now the wine regions are unofficial
What is the northernmost (and smallest) area of production in New Zealand?
Northland
What is Waikato also known as?
Bay of Plenty
What are the most plated grapes of Auckland?
Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
What are the major wine regions of the North Island of New Zealand?
Northland, Auckland, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa
What are the major wine regions of the South Island of New Zealand?
Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury and Central Otago
Who now owns Montana?
It is under the Pernod Ricard NZ umbrella
What is the climate of Northland, Waikato and Auckland?
All three experience a moderate, rainy maritime climate. Rot and frost are the chief viticultural hazzards
What is the climate of Waiheke Island?
Sunny, dry climate, especially on the lower west side
Where is the bulk of North Island production concentrated?
Gisborne, Hawkes bay and Wairarapa
What is the second largest region of New Zealand?
Hawkes Bay
Which region on the North Island has the driest climate?
Hawkes Bay
What are the most planted grapes in Hawkes Bay?
Merlot, Cab Sauv, Pinot Noir, Cab Franc, Sauv Bland and Pinot Gris
What is Gimblett Gravels developing a reputation for?
Syrah and Bordeaux-style blends
What are the soils of Gimblett Gravels?
Deep shingle soils
What is Ngatarawa known for?
Merlot
What is Gisborne also known as?
Poverty Bay
What are the most poplar grapes of Gisborne?
Chard and Gewurz
What is the southernmost region on the North Island?
Wairarapa
What is the region of Wairarapa officially named?
Wellington
What are the most successful grapes of Wairarapa?
Pinot Noir and Sauv Blanc
What is the northernmost region on the South Island?
Nelson
What is New Zealand’s sunniest wine producing region?
Nelson