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1
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In which hemisphere is New Zealand located?

A

Southern hemisphere

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2
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Where is New Zealand in relation to Australia?

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1300 southeast of Australia

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New Zealand has two islands:

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North Island

South Island

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Of all the winemaking countries in the world, New Zealand is the world’s:

–northernmost
–southernmost
–inland one at the equator

A

southernmost

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What are the bodies of water surrounding New Zealand?

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east: Pacific Ocean

west: Tasman Sea

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What is the name of the body of water between Australia and New Zealand?

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Tasman Sea

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In what year were the first vines planted in New Zealand?

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1819

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8
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Who was the first to make wine in New Zealand, and when?

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James Busby

1836

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Why didn’t New Zealand wine really take off until the 1990s?

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–phylloxera, early 20th century

–temperance movement 1910-1919

–economic depression 1929-1938

–wine not allowed in restaurants until 1960

–wine not allowed for sale in supermarkets until 1990

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Mass planting in New Zealand took off in what decade?

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1990s

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What are the climates of the North Island?

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Northern part of the north Island –warm, some areas being humid, some dry

Southern part of the North Island: Maritime

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What are the climates of the South Island?

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Northern part of the South Island: Cool

Southern part of the South Island: Continental

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What are the effects of the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean on the wine growing regions of New Zealand?

A

–lessen temperature variation
–moderate the growing season

The South Island sees so much sunshine, this temperature moderation helps the grapes retain acidity

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14
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What are the 2 main white grapes of New Zealand?

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Sauv Blanc
Chardonnay

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What are the 4 main red grapes of New Zealand?

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Pinot Noir
Cab Sauv
Syrah
Merlot

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16
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Much like Australia, New Zealand’s winemakers are innovators and forward-thinking.

Give 3 examples of their modern mindset.

A
  1. Viticulture (mechanical harvesting)
  2. Winemaking is clean, modern, precise
  3. Screwcap Wine Seal Initiative 2001
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17
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More than ___% of New Zealand’s total wine production is finished with screw caps.

A

85%

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18
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What appellation system does New Zealand employ as of Feb 2019?

A

Geographical Indication (GI)

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19
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What are the 3 biggest GIs of New Zealand?

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New Zealand GI
North Island GI
South Island GI

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20
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In New Zealand, if a bottle of wine has a stated grape on the label, what minimum percent of that grape must be in the wine?

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85%

21
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In New Zealand, if a bottle of wine has a stated vintage on the label, what minimum percent must the wine be from that vintage?

A

85%

22
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In New Zealand, if a bottle of wine has a stated GI on the label, what minimum percent of the wine has to come from that GI?

A

85%

23
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What are the 4 regions to know on New Zealand’s North Island?

A
  1. Auckland
  2. Wairarapa
  3. Gisborne
  4. Hawke’s Bay
24
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Auckland:
–location
–climate
–grapes

A

–Northern tip of North Island

–Warm and humid Maritime

–Cab Sauv, Merlot

25
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Wairarapa:

–location
–grapes

A

Southernmost part of North Island

Sauv Blanc, Pinot Noir

26
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What is the important subregion of Wairarapa?

What grapes is it known for?

A

Martinborough

Pinot Noir

27
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Gisborne:

–climate
–grapes

A

Cool Maritime

Chardonnay, Pinot Gris

28
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Hawke’s Bay:

–climate
–grapes

A

Moderate Maritime

Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc
Merlot, Cab Sauv, Syrah

29
Q

Which wine region on the north Island has the driest climate?

A

Hawke’s Bay

30
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What is the important subregion of Hawke’s Bay?

A

Gimblett Gravels

31
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What is important about the Gimblett Gravels subregion?

A

–Warmer inland area
–Gravelly soils which aren’t found elsewhere in Hawke’s Bay
–Has an excellent reputation for making premium reds: Syrah and Bordeaux-style red blends from Cab Sauv and Merlot

32
Q

What is the name of the mountain range on New Zealand’s South Island?

A

The Southern Alps

33
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What role do The Southern Alps play in the South Island’s wine regions?

A

Create a rain shadow, defending the wine regions from strong winds and bad weather coming off the Tasman Sea.

34
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What are the 3 regions to know on New Zealand’s South Island?

A
  1. Marlborough
  2. Canterbury
  3. Central Otago
35
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Where is Marlborough located?

A

Northern tip of South Island

36
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Marlborough:

–climate
–grapes

A

Long growing season: dry, cool yet very sunny

Sauv Blanc, Pinot Noir

37
Q

Marborough accounts for more than ___% of all of New Zealand’s total wine production.

A

more than 50%

38
Q

Sauv Blanc accounts for ____% of all vines planted in Marlborough.

A

80%

39
Q

Thanks to the long, dry growing season of Marlborough and its cool nights, what does that mean for the grapes?

A

Grapes retain naturally high acidity

40
Q

Does Marlborough use Irrigation?

A

Yes, it is widely used due to being such a dry climate.

41
Q

Which region on the South Island is seeing the fastest growth?

A

Canterbury

42
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Where is Canterbury located?

A

Between Marlborough and Central Otago on the East side of the South Island, facing the Pacific.

43
Q

Canterbury:

–climate
–grapes

A

Cool Continental

Sauv Blanc, Pinot Noir

44
Q

Where is Central Otago located?

A

Southernmost wine region on the South Island.

45
Q

Central Otago:

–climate
–grapes

A

Cool Continental with low humidity

Pinot Noir

46
Q

What is unique about Central Otago’s location (in regards to its parallel)?

A

Some vineyards are planted below the 45th parallel, making them some of the world’s most southern-planted grapes

47
Q

New Zealand’s wine region highest altitude is:

A

Central Otago

48
Q

Why are most of Central Otago’s vineyards planted facing north?

A

To maximize sun exposure

49
Q

Central Otago’s climate is almost like an Alpine climate. What factors does that include?

A

Intensely sunny but cool
high elevation
dry growing season

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