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New Zealand Flashcards

1
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Who brought the first Vitis Vinifera vine cuttings to New Zealand

A

James Busby

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2
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What year did James Busby bring vine cuttings to New Zealand

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1833

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3
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What two figures founded the modern wine industry in New Zealand

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Ross Spence
Wayne Thomas

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What region did Ross Spence and Wayne Thomas revolutionize the New Zealand wine indsutry

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Marlborough

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5
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What system is used for Geographical Indication in New Zealand

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GI System

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6
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What is the minimum requirement for grapes sourced within a named GI in New Zealand

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85%

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7
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What is the minimum requirement for grapes sourced from a named varietal in New Zealand

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85%

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8
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What is the minimum requirement for grapes sourced from a named vintage in New Zealand

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85%

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9
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What is the climate of Northland GI

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Sub-tropical

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10
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What is the most planted varietal in Northland GI

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Chardonnay

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11
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What is the climate of Aukland GI

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Maritime, humid

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12
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What are the 3 regions of Aukland GI

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West Aukland
Matakana
Waiheke Island

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13
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What is the main soil type of West Aukland

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Fertile, rich

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14
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What is the climate of Waiheke Island

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Warm maritime

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15
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What is the main soil type of Waiheke Island

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Clay

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16
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What are the major grape varietals of Waiheke Island

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Viognier
Cabernet Sauvignon

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17
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What is the climate of Matakana

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Warm maritime

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18
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What is the main soil type of Matakana

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Clay

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19
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What are the main grape varietals of Matakana

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Chardonnay
Syrah
Pinot Gris
Cabernet Sauvignon

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20
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What is the dominant varietal of Gisbourne GI

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Chardonnay

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21
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In what region of New Zealand is Albariño growing in quality

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Gisbourne GI

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22
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What is the climate of Gisbourne GI

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Maritime

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23
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What is New Zealand’s oldest winery

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Mission Estate (1851)

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24
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What is the climate of Hawke’s Bay

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Martime along coast
Warmer inland

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25
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What are the main grape varietals in Hawke’s Bay (along the coast)

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Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

26
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What are the major threats to viticulture in Hawke’s Bay

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Frost
Autumn Rain
Tropical Storms

27
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What is the major soil type for quality vineyards in Hawke’s Bay

28
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What is the main region of production in Hawke’s Bay GI

A

Heretuanga Plains

29
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What is the renowned quality sub-region of Hawke’s Bay

A

Gimblett Gravels

30
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What are the major grape varietals of the Gimblett Gravels

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah

31
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What region is adjacent to Gimblett Gravels also known for Bordeaux style wines

A

Bridge Pa Triangle

32
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What is the soil type of Bridge Pa Triangle

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Sandy loam

33
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What is the climate of Waipara

A

Cool Maritime

34
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What are the three major sub-regions of Waipara

A

Martinburough
Gladstone
Masterdon

35
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What river flows through Waipara GI

A

Ruamahanga GI

36
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What are the major grape varietals of Waipara GI

A

Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Pinot Gris

37
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What is the major grape varietal of Marlborough

A

Sauvignon Blanc

38
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What is the climate of Marlborough

A

Cold, sunny climate

39
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What are the three regions of Marlborough

A

Wairu Valley
Southern Valleys
Awatere Valley

40
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What is the main soil type of Awatere Valley in New Zealand

A

Alluvial, some gravel

41
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What is the ‘Methode Marlborough’ group

A

Organization that sets quality standards for sparkling wine produced within Marlborough GI

42
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What are the aging requirements and authorized varietals for ‘Methode Marlborough’ sparkling wines

A

Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Meunier

43
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What is the climate of Nelson

A

Sunny maritime, moderated by cool sea breezes

44
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What are the two major sub regions of Nelson

A

Waimea Plains
Moutere Hills

45
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What is the soil type of Waimea Plains

46
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What is the soil type of Moutere Hills

A

Gravelly Clay

47
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What are the major grape varietals of Nelson

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir/Gris
Chardonnay

48
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What GI region surrounds the city of Christchurch

A

North Canterbury

49
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What is the major region of North Canterbury

50
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What is the climate of Waipara

51
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What are the major grape varietals of Waipara

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
Riesling

52
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What are the soil types of Waipara

A

Alluvial (valley floors)
Loam, Limestone (Hillsides)

53
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Where is Waitaki Valley

A

North of Central Otago

54
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What is the smallest region in New Zealand

A

Waitaki Valley

55
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What is the soil type of Waitaki Valley

56
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What are the major grape varietals of Waitaki Valely

A

Pinot Noir
Riesling
Pinot Gris

57
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What is the major grape varietal of Central Otago

A

Pinot Noir

58
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What are the 6 major sub-regions of Central Otago

A

Wanaka
Bendigo
Cromwell Basin
Gibbston
Bannockburn
Alexandra Basin

59
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What is the coolest sub-region of Central Otago

60
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What lake moderates the climate of Gibbston in Central Otago

A

Lake Dunstan

61
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What are the white varietals of Central Otago

A

Chardonnay
Riesling

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