New Zealand

Question 1

When and where did the Screwcap Initiative happen?

Answer 1

2001, by group of New Zealand producers.

Question 2

What are the sub-regions of Auckland?

Answer 2

Kumeu, Matakana, Waiheke Island.

Question 3

Which company owns Montana? Why is Montana important?

Answer 3

Pernod Ricard. Largest winemaking company in NZ, established first vineyard & one of the first Sauv Blanc in 1973.

Question 4

When did Cloudy Bay released their first wine?

Answer 4

1979.

Question 5

Which GI is the driest in NZ North Island?

Answer 5

Hawkes Bay.

Question 6

Sub-region of Hawkes Bay.

Answer 6

Central Hawkes Bay, Te Awanga, Northern Esk Valley, Mohaka, Esk River Valley, Tutaekuri River Valley, Ngaruroro River Valley, Korokipo, Bridge Pa, Gimlett Gravels, Ohiti, Havelock North, Dartmoor Valley

Question 7

What is Gimblett Gravel known for?

Answer 7

Syrah & Bordeaux-blends

Question 8

Sub-region of Marlborough?

Answer 8

Awatere, Southern Valleys, Wairau Valley

Question 9

Sub-region of Central Otago?

Answer 9

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