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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?

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Romeo Bragato- an Austrain viticulturist from Victoria

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Who is Romeo Bragato?

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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

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What was “6 o’clock swill”?

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An early closing hour for pubs instituted in both New Zealand and Australia during WWI (lasted until 1967 in New Zealand)

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What was the most planted varietal in New Zealand in the 1960s?

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Albany Surprise

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When did wine shops of New Zealand legally begin selling wine?

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1955

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When did restaurants of New Zealand first gain the right to sell wine?

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1960

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When could a winery in New Zealand first gain the right to sell a glass of wine?

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1976

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When did the last ‘dry’ areas of New Zealand persist until?

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1990s

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9
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When did New Zealand’s government sponsor a vine-pull scheme?

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1986

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What is Montana known for in New Zealand?

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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

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What winery put Marlborough on the map? When did this winery launch?

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Cloudy Bay; 1985

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What is the worlds easternmost and southernmost winemaking country?

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New Zealand

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What mountain range runs through the South Island of New Zealand?

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The Southern Alps

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14
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Which island of New Zealand is larger?

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South Island

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What is the southernmost wine region in the world?

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Central Otago

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What are the climatic differences between the North Island and the South Island?

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The South Island sees a rain shadow effect from the Southern Alps whereas the North Island is less mountainous and generally much rainier

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17
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What is the New Zealand Winegrowers?

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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

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18
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Who pioneered the Screwcap Initiative? When?

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A group of New Zealand producers in 2001

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Who was the first winery to release a New Zealand wine bottled with a screwcap?

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Kim Crawford

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20
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What is the minimum for vintage or varietal if listed on a New Zealand label?

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85% (Declaration of vintage and varietal is optional)

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21
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What is the minimum for region if stated on the label of a New Zealand wine?

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It will eventually be 85%, but as of now the wine regions are unofficial

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What is the northernmost (and smallest) area of production in New Zealand?

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Northland

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23
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What is Waikato also known as?

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Bay of Plenty

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24
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What are the most plated grapes of Auckland?

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Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

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25
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What are the major wine regions of the North Island of New Zealand?

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Northland, Auckland, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay and Wairarapa

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What are the major wine regions of the South Island of New Zealand?

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Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury and Central Otago

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27
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Who now owns Montana?

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It is under the Pernod Ricard NZ umbrella

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What is the climate of Northland, Waikato and Auckland?

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All three experience a moderate, rainy maritime climate. Rot and frost are the chief viticultural hazzards

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29
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What is the climate of Waiheke Island?

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Sunny, dry climate, especially on the lower west side

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30
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Where is the bulk of North Island production concentrated?

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Gisborne, Hawkes bay and Wairarapa

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What is the second largest region of New Zealand?

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Hawkes Bay

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32
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Which region on the North Island has the driest climate?

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Hawkes Bay

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What are the most planted grapes in Hawkes Bay?

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Merlot, Cab Sauv, Pinot Noir, Cab Franc, Sauv Bland and Pinot Gris

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34
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What is Gimblett Gravels developing a reputation for?

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Syrah and Bordeaux-style blends

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35
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What are the soils of Gimblett Gravels?

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Deep shingle soils

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36
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What is Ngatarawa known for?

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Merlot

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37
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What is Gisborne also known as?

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Poverty Bay

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38
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What are the most poplar grapes of Gisborne?

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Chard and Gewurz

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What is the southernmost region on the North Island?

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Wairarapa (Martinborough)

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What is the region of Wairarapa officially named?

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Wellington

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41
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What are the most successful grapes of Wairarapa?

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Pinot Noir and Sauv Blanc

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What is the northernmost region on the South Island?

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Nelson

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43
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What is New Zealand’s sunniest wine producing region?

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Nelson

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44
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What is the rainiest wine producing region on the South Island?

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Nelson

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45
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What is the smallest wine producing region on the South Island?

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Nelson

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What are the most planted grapes of Nelson?

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Chard, Sauv Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Noir

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What is the most planted grape of Marlborough? What other grapes are planted?

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Sauv Blanc; Pinot Noir, Chard, Pinot Gris and Riesling

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What has Marlborough gained a reputation for outside of Sauvignon Blanc?

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Traditional method sparkling wines

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What is the general climate of Marlborough?

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Cool nights with a dry, lengthy growing season

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What is Waipara Valley known to produce?

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Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauv Blanc

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51
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What is the world’s most southernly region?

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Central Otago

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52
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What is the only region in New Zealand to experience a true continental climate?

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Central Otago

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53
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What wine region of New Zealand has the highest altitudes?

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Central Otago

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54
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What is the most planted grape of Central Otago?

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Pinot Noir

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55
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Who are the top producers of Central Otago?

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Felton Road, Mt. Difficulty and Rippon

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56
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Where is Auckland?

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North Island, NZ

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57
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What are the major grapes of Auckland?

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Chard, Merlot, Syrah and Pinot Gris

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What are the major natural features of Auckland?

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Pacific Ocean and Waitakere Ranges

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59
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What are the wineries owned by Constellation NZ?

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Nobilo, Monkey Bay and Kim Crawford

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Where is Canterbury?

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South Island, NZ

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61
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What are the sub regions of Canterbury?

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Canterbury Plains and Waipara

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62
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Where is Canterbury Plains?

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Canterbury, South Island, NZ

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Where is Waipara?

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Canterbury, South Island, NZ

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What are the major grapes of Canterbury?

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Sauv Blanc, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Chard

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65
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Where is Central Otago?

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South Island, NZ

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66
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What are the sub regions of Central Otago?

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Alexandra, Crowmwell Basin, Wanaka, Gibbston, Bannockburn and Bendigo

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67
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Where is Alexandra?

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Central Otago, South Island, NZ

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68
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Where is Crowmwell Basin?

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Central Otago, South Island, NZ

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Where is Wanaka?

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Central Otago, South Island, NZ

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Where is Gibbston?

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Central Otago, South Island, NZ

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Where is Bannockburn?

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Central Otago, South Island, NZ

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72
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Where is Bendigo?

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Central Otago, South Island, NZ

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73
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What are the major grapes of Central Otago?

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Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Chard

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74
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Where is Gisborne?

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North Island, NZ

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75
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What are the major grapes of Gisborne?

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Chard, Pinot Gris, Gewurz, and Merlot

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76
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Where is Hawke’s Bay?

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North Island, NZ

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77
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What are the major grapes of Hawke’s Bay?

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Merlot, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Sauv Blanc, Chard, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Syrah

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Where is Marlborough?

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South Island, NZ

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79
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What are the major grapes of Marlborough?

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Sauv Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chard, Pinot Gris, Riesling

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80
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Who are the major producers from Marlborough?

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Allan Scott, Coudy bay, Fromm, Hunter’s, Saint Clair, Spy Valley

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81
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Where is Nelson?

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South Island, NZ

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82
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What are the major grapes of Nelson?

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Sauv Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chard

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Where is Northland?

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North Island, NZ

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84
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What are the sub regions of Northland?

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Kerikeri
Kairaia
Whangarei

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85
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Where is Kerikeri?

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Northland, North Island, NZ

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86
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Where is Kaitaia

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Northland, North Island, NZ

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Where is Whangarei?

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Northland, North Island, NZ

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What are the major grapes of Northland?

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Chard, Pinot Gris, Syrah, Merlot, Cab Sauv, and Pinotage

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89
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Where is Waikato/Bay of Plenty?

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North Island, NZ

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What are the major grapes of Waikato/Bay of Plenty?

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Chard, Sauv Blanc, Cab Sauv

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Where is Wairarapa?

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North Island, NZ

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What are the major grapes of Wairarapa?

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Pinot Noir, Sauv Blanc, and Pinot Gris

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Where is Martinborough?

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Wairarapa, North Island, NZ

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What is the southernmost region on the North Island? What is the well-known sub-region?

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Wairarapa– Martinborough

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95
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What latitude is Central Otago at?

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45th parallel

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Who made Traditional Method Sparkling Wines reputable from Marlborough??

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The same producers who made NZ SB a household name: Cloudy Bay, Kim Crawford, & Hunter’s

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97
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What portion of NZ’s wine is produced in Marlborough? Montana controls what portion of the vineyards there?

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  • Over half

- Nearly 2/3, through subsidiaries

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98
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What is required to use ‘Gimblett Gravels’ or ‘Gimblett Gravels Winegrowing District’ on a label?

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It is a trademark of the Gimblett Gravels Winegrowers Association
The producer must:
-Be a member of the association
-Harvest grapes from a vineyard with 95% of the appellation’s defined soil characteristics
- Source 95% of the grapes from within the appellation
Any producer using the ‘Gimblett Gravels’ logo is subject to audit

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99
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What region is the largest producer of red wine in NZ?

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Hawke’s Bay

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100
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What are the notable unofficial subregions of Hawke’s Bay? What are they known for?

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  • Gimblett Gravels- Syrah & Bdx blends
  • Ngatarawa- Merlot
  • Esk Valley
  • Dartoor Valley
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101
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What was NZ’s first varietal wine?

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Gisborne Chardonnay by Montana

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102
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What island had vines planted first?

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North Island in 1819

103
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Montana formed an alliance with which champagne house in 1988?

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Deutz

104
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When was Cloudy Bay established? By whom?

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1985- David Hohnen of Cape Mentelle

105
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What are the three subregions of Marlborough?

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  • Warau Valley (North)
  • Southern Valley (Central)
  • Awatare Valley (South)
106
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What is the most exported brand in NZ?

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Montana’s Lindauer brand sparkling wines

107
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Who s James Busby?

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  • A British Minister
  • Involved in early viticultural efforts in NZ
  • Planted a small vineyard of Franch and Spanish cuttings on his estate in Northland
  • He wrote 3 documents on viticulture before penning NZ’s seminal political docs
108
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What is the fastest growing region in NZ? Why?

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Cantebury- the success of the Waipara Valley subregion

109
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What are the best known subregions of Central Otago?

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  • Wanaka
  • Gibbston
  • Alexandra
  • Crownwell Basin
110
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Climate of NZ’s North Island?

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Comparable to Bordeaux, Maritime

111
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Min % of region, varietal, and vintage listed on the label?

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Regions are not legally defined
Varietal & Vintage - 85%

112
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Name 3 Traditional Method producers from NZ?

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Cloudy Bay “Pelorus”
Mumm Marlborough “Brut NV, Brut Rose 2015”
Deutz “Marlborough Cuvee”

113
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List the unofficial subzones of Marlborough N-S:

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Wairu Valley
Southern Valley
Awatere

114
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Name 3 types of Marlborough soil:

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Alluvial
Stony grave-based soil
Sandy-loam
Clay

115
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Name 3 producers of repute from Central Otago:

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Mt Difficulty
Rippon
Perigrine
Burn Cottage
Felton Road (Pioneer)

116
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Name 3 subzones of Central Otago?

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Cromwell Basin
Alexandra
Bannockburn (only GI, 2022)
Gibbston
Wanaka

117
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Only continental climate in NZ?

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Central Otago, continental
- everywhere else is marime

118
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What is the name of the mountain range that creates a rainshadow effect for NZ?

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Southern Alps
south island of NZ

119
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Confusing W’s: Waikato

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Waikato - Bay of Plenty

120
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Confusing W’s: Waitaki Valley

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North Otago GI

121
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Confusing W’s: Wairarapa

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Martinborough is a sub-GI of Wairarapa

122
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Confusing W’s: Wanaka

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unofficial subzone of Central Otago

123
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Confusing W’s: Wairu Valley

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Unofficial subzone of Marlborough

124
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Confusing W’s: Waipara Valley

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sub GI of Canterbury

125
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Confusing W’s: Waiheke Island

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subregion of Auckland

126
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This region’s geology resulted from a 1867 earthquake that changed the course of the Ngaruroro River:

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Gimblett Gravels

127
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What is the name of the gravel (compacted sand) of Gimblett Gravels?

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Greywacke

128
Q

What grape crossing dominated 1/3 of NZ’s plantings in the 90’s?

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Muller-Thurgau

129
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Prior to founding Cloudy Bay, what winery did David Hohnen found in Australia?

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Cape Mentelle, Margaret River

130
Q

What Waiheke Island producer makes the country’s single most expensive bottling?

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Destiny Bay “Magna Praemia”

131
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What body of water separate the North and South island?

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Cook Strait

132
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Another name for Pernod Ricard in NZ?

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Brancott or Montana

133
Q

Latitudes for NZ winegrowing N and S?

A

35-45 degrees

134
Q

Translation for the Maori word “Wai”?

A

Water

135
Q

What GI grows almost half of the country’s PN?

A

Marlborough

136
Q

Name an example of an oaked NZ SB?

A

Cloudy Bay “Te Koko”
Grewaycke “Wild Sauvignon Blanc”
Te Pa “Oke”

137
Q

Wairarapa’s alluvial terraces were formed by which river?

A

Ruamahanga River

138
Q

Bendigo and Cromwell Basin are sub-regions of which GI?

A

Central Otago

139
Q

Where are the Glasnevin Gravels?

A

Waipara Valley
- poor free-draining river gravels

140
Q

Which Ameriacan wine-maker is involved in Burn Cottage wines?

A

Ted Lemon (Littorai)

141
Q

Where is Masterson located?

A

Wairarapa

142
Q

Where in NZ can you find Gewurtztraminer?

A

Gisbourne/Patutaki

143
Q

Where is the rainiest region on the South Island?

A

Nelson

144
Q

What is Kawaru Gorge?

A

Major river in Central Otago

145
Q

Who are the top four producers of sparkling wine in Marlborough?

A

Cloudy Bay
Kim Crawford
Hunters
Lindauer

146
Q

What’s notable about NZ/’s price per bottle?

A

average price is higher than anywhere else in the world

147
Q

Which sub-region of Hawke’s Bay is known for Merlot?

A

Ngatarawa

148
Q

Oldest winery in NZ?

A

Mission Estate, Hawke’s Bay 1851

149
Q

Where did the Gumboat Clone orginate from?

A

A specific strain of PN from a single DRC cutting, smuggled into NZ in 1970’s

150
Q

How many GI’s are there in NZ?

A

22

151
Q

Three most general GI’s of NZ?

A

New Zealand GI
North Island GI
South Island GI

152
Q

GI’s of the North Island?

A

Northland GI
Auckland GI (includes Matabana, Kumeu, Waiheke Island)
Gisbourne GI
Hawke’s Bay (inludes Central Hawke’s Bay)
Wairarapa GI (includes Gladstone, Martinborough)

153
Q

GI’s of the South Island (9)

A

South Island GI
Nelson GI
Marlborough GI
Canterbury GI (+ N Caterbury, Waipara Valley, Waipara)
Waitaki North Otago/Waitaki Valley GI
Central Otago (+ Bannockburn)

154
Q

How many hectares of vines are planted in NZ?

A

over 37,000

155
Q

First varietal wine out of NZ?

A

Gisbourne Chardonnay 1979

156
Q

What year did Cloudy Bay launch?

A

1985

157
Q

Most-planted varietal in NZ in the 1960’s?

A

Albany Surprise

158
Q

What year was the govt scheme to replace table grapes?

A

1986

159
Q

Main mountain range of the North Island (in Auckland)?

A

Waitakere

160
Q

Martinborough GI is located in what broader GI?

A

Wairarapa (North Island)

161
Q

Major producers of Martinborough?

A

Alta Rangi
Devotus
Tirohana Estate
Poppies
Dry River
Palliser
Luna
Martinborough Vineyard

162
Q

Main grape of Hawke’s Bay?

A

Merlot

163
Q

Major geographical feature of Nelson?

A

Tasman Mountains

164
Q

South Island’s capital?

A

Canterbury

165
Q

First wine production in NZ accredited to:

A

James Busby, Northland 1830’s

166
Q

Main soil type/grapes of Waitaki North Otago GI (South Island)

A

Waitakian Limestone
PN, Pinot Gris, SB

167
Q

Main grape of Nelson (South Island)

A

SB

168
Q

Main grape of Waikato/Bay of Plenty (North Island, NOT a GI)

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
main white is Chard and SB

169
Q

Where is Kumeu River?

A

Auckland, Chardonnay

170
Q

What previous subregion of Gisbourne (North Island) is gaining note for SB and Pinot Gris?

A

Okao GI, North Island

171
Q

Gimblett Gravels?

A

2000 acres of deep, gravelly, warm shingle, saw a land grab in the 90’s

172
Q

Main grape of Auckland?

A

Chardonnay

173
Q

Main grape of Canterbury (South Island)?

A

Sauv Blanc

174
Q

Main grape of Wairarapa (North Island)?

A

Pinot Noir

175
Q

What important winery is associated w/ the Ngatarawa Triangle?

A

Bridge Pa (Hawke’s Bay)

176
Q

Sub-regions of Central Otago?

A

Bannockburn GI
- Cromwell Basin, Gibbston, Wanaka, Bendigo, Alexandra Basin

177
Q

Major natural features of Hawke’s Bay?

A

Heretaunga Plains
Hawkes Bay
Ngaruoro River
Tutituki River

178
Q

Major producer’s of Hawke’s Bay?

A

Bridge Pa
Craggy Range
Esk Valley Estate
Ngatarawa
Sacred Hill
Sileni
Te Mata
Trinity Hill

179
Q

Climate of Auckland?

A

Maritime (rainy)

180
Q

Gisbourne GI is known as:

A

Poverty Bay

181
Q

Most-planted grape of Gisbourne?

A

Chardonnay

182
Q

Sub-regions of Marlborough?

A

Wairau Valley
Central Southern Valleys
Awatere Valley (most southern)

183
Q

Climate of Central Otago?

A

Continental

184
Q

Ideal aspect/exposure plating for Central Otago?

A

Northern

185
Q

Subsidiary wineries of Montana?

A

Brancott
Fairhall

186
Q

Most exported wines of NZ?

A

Montana’s Lindauer brand

187
Q

What Champagne house did Montana partner with in 1988?

A

Deutz

188
Q

Major geographical features of Central Otago?

A

Southern Alps
Lake Wanaka
Waitaki River

189
Q

First vines in NZ (not commercial)?

A

1819 Northland, formerly Kerikeri

190
Q

Capital city of ALL of NZ located in Wairarapa (NI)?

A

Wellington (also name of entire Wairarapa region sometimes)

191
Q

Sunniest and rainiest region of the South Island?

A

Nelson

192
Q

What former sub-region of Canterbury (South Island) has the most vineyards?

A

Waipara Valley GI

193
Q

Sauvignon Blanc accounts for ____% of total vineyard area in NZ?

A

60%

194
Q

What NZ producer was purchased by Pernod Ricard?

A

Brancott Estate, 2005

195
Q

Missionary who first brought plantings to NZ?

A

Samuel Marsden

196
Q

Four soil groups of Marlborough?

A

Central Wairau silt loams
Inland Wairau loams
Southern Valley’s clays
Awatere Matrix (complex)

197
Q

Coastal Wairau Silt Loam sub-regions:

A

Lower Wairau
Dillons Point

198
Q

Inland Wairau Loams sub-regions:

A

Upper Wairau
Rarangi

199
Q

Southern Valley’s Clay’s Sub-regions:

A

Waikopai
Omaka
Brancott
Ben Morven
Taylor Pass

200
Q

What mountain range divides Marlborough and Nelson?

A

Richmond Range

201
Q

Major geographical features of Marlborough?

A

Richmond Range
Wither Hill Range
Kaikoma Ranges
Wairau River
Awatere River

202
Q

Major producers of Marlborough GI?

A

Cloudy Bay
Fromm
Hunters
Saint Clair
Spy Valley
Allan Scott

203
Q

Marlborough hectares under vine:

A

26,000 ha

204
Q

Second most-planted grape in Marlborough?

A

Pinot Noir

205
Q

What year was the screw-cap initiative created?

A

2001

206
Q

What year was the GI registration act passed?

A

2006
Updated in 2017

207
Q

Sub-regions of Waikato/Bay of Plenty (NOT a GI):

A

Te Kauwhata
Te Awamutu
Coromandel Peninsula
Lake Taupo
Hamiliton
Rotorua

208
Q

Major producers of Waikato/Bay of Plenty:

A

Morton Estate
Villagrad

209
Q

Maori people are concentrated on which island?

A

North

210
Q

Who planted the first NZ SB?

A

Ross Speace, Auckland 1974

211
Q

What is 3MH?

A

3-mercaptohexanol
- passionfruit/gooseberry
- sweaty/herbaciousness
- distinction to NZ’s style

212
Q

What is IBMP?

A

Isobutyl methoxypyrazine
- green-tasting notes in SB

213
Q

What were the first clones of PN?

A

Swiss Clone
10/5 ten bar five

214
Q

Who famously claims to have “gumboot clones” of PN from DRC?

A

Ata Rangi, Martinborough

215
Q

What French producer is helping to make “Prophet’s Rock” in Central Otago?

A

Francois Millet/Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue
- PN

216
Q

Original Syrah clone of Hawke’s Bay?

A

MS clone or “Limmer”

217
Q

Cabernet producers of Hawke’s Bay?

A

Villa Maria’s “Ngakirikiri”
Destiny Bay’s “Magna Praemia”
Stonyridge’s “Larose”

218
Q

What is the gulf surround Waikeke Island?

A

Hauraki Gulf

219
Q

Producers of Waikeke Island?

A

Man o War

220
Q

Gisbourne Producers:

A

Matawhero
Millton (biodynamic)
Vinoptima (premium gewurtz)

221
Q

Oldest wine estate in NZ?

A

Mission Estate, Hawke’s Bay
founded in 1851 by Marist priests

222
Q

Main village of Hawke’s Bay?

A

Te Awanga

223
Q

Where are most of Hawke’s Bay’s vineyards planted?

A

Heretaunga Plains, west of the city of Hastings

224
Q

When was Gimblett Gravel’s first planted?

A

1981

225
Q

Maori name for Marlborough:

A

Kei puta te Wairau
“the place with the hole in the cloud”

226
Q

Climate difference between Wairau and Atawere Valleys in Marlborough?

A

Awatere is cooler/windier
Wairau has less exposure to coastal winds

227
Q

“Methode Marlborough”

A

Group created to promote quality sparkling in 2013
- must use main 3 grapes
- must spend 18 months on the lees

228
Q

What are the two wine-producing regions of Nelson?

A

Waimea Plains
Moutere Hills

229
Q

Latitude of Central Otago?

A

45

230
Q

Moderating lake of Central Otago?

A

Lake Dunston
- influences Bannockburn GI, Bendigo, Cromwell, Lowburn

231
Q

New Zealand’s smallest GI?

A

Waitaki Valley North Otago (60 ha)

232
Q

Coolest sub-region of Central Otago?

A

Gibbston
- closest to urban center of Queenstown

233
Q

Main river of Central Otago?

A

Clutha

234
Q

First NZ SB under screwcap?

A

Kim Crawford

235
Q

Who owns Kim Crawford?

A

Constellation brands

236
Q

“Gimblett Gravels” on the label requires:

A

95% form vineyard with appellations, defined soil characteristics

237
Q

Gimblett Gravel’s signature soil was revealed when ___

A

the Ngaruroro River changed course in 1867

238
Q

Pegasus Bay is adjacent to:

A

Waipara Valley GI in North Canterbury

239
Q

Producers of Canterbury:

A

Pegasus Bay
Pyramid Valley
Mud House
Giesen

240
Q

Major producers of Auckland:

A

Kim Crawford
Nobilo
Monby Bay
Kumeu River
Matua Valley
Babich
Pleasant Valley
Cable Bay
Stonyridge
Villa Maria

241
Q

Top sparkling wine of Cloudy Bay?

A

“Pelorus”

242
Q

Sub-regions of Wairarapa:

A

Martinborough GI
Masterson
Gladstone GI

243
Q

Sub-regions of Gisbourne GI:

A

Golden Slope
Ormond
Ormond Valley
Manutuke
Central Valley
Riverpoint
Patutaki
Patutaki Plateau
Waipra

244
Q

What sub-region of Auckland has the driest climate?

A

Waikeke Island GI

245
Q

Chief viticultural hazard in Matakana GI (Auckland)

A

Mildew and Rot

246
Q

New Zealand’s largest city?

A

Auckland

247
Q

Auckland’s production accounts for ___% of NZ total

A

1%

248
Q

Where is Dartmoor Valley?

A

Hawke’s Bay GI

249
Q

The first vines in the world to see the sun every day?

A

Gisbourne GI

250
Q

Basic soil-type in Marlborough:

A

Sandy alluvial loam topsoil
over gravel
excellent drainage, limits vigot

251
Q

Winemaking on this peninsula dates back to the 1840’s:

A

Banks Peninsula
historic sub-region, not official

252
Q

New Zealand’s fastest growing wine-region?

A

Canterbury
- success of Northern subregion Waipara Valley (now a GI)

253
Q

What geographical feature separates Nelson and Marlborough?

A

The Kaikoura Ranges

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