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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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What is Waikato also known as?

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Bay of Plenty

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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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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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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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What is the climate of Waiheke Island?

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Sunny, dry climate, especially on the lower west side

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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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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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What is Gimblett Gravels developing a reputation for?

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Syrah and Bordeaux-style blends

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What are the soils of Gimblett Gravels?

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Deep shingle soils

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What is Ngatarawa known for?

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Merlot

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What is Gisborne also known as?

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Poverty Bay

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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

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What is the region of Wairarapa officially named?

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Wellington

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What is the northernmost region on the South Island?

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Nelson

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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 New Zealand’s sunniest wine producing region?

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Nelson

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

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Nelson

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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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What is the world’s most southernly region?

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Central Otago

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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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What wine region of New Zealand has the highest altitudes?

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Central Otago

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What is the most planted grape of Central Otago?

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Pinot Noir

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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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Where is Auckland?

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North Island, NZ

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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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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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What are the sub regions of Canterbury?

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Canterbury Plains and Waipara

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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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Where is Central Otago?

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South Island, NZ

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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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Where is Alexandra?

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Central Otago, South Island, NZ

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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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Where is Bendigo?

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Central Otago, South Island, NZ

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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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Where is Gisborne?

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North Island, NZ

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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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Where is Hawke’s Bay?

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North Island, NZ

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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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What are the major grapes of Marlborough?

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

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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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What are the sub regions of Northland?

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Kerikeri, Kairaia and Whangarei

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Where is Kerikeri?

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Northland, North Island, NZ

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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

85
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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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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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What region is the largest producer of red wine in NZ?

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Hawke’s Bay

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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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What was NZ’s first varietal wine?

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Gisborne Chardonnay by Montana

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Montana formed an alliance with which champagne house in 1988?

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Deutz

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When was Cloudy Bay established? By whom?

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1985- David Hohnen of Cape Mentelle

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What are the three subregions of Marlborough?

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Warau Valley (North)
Southern Valley (Central)
Awatare Valley (South)

94
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What is the most exported brand in NZ?

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Montana’s Lindauer brand sparkling wines

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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
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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

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