New Zealand Flashcards

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1
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Who established first commercial vineyard in Marlborough?

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Montana

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2
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How many GIs are in New Zealand?

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22 GI

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3
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GIs in North Island

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Northland, Auckland, Matakana, Kumeu, Waiheke Island, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Central Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa, Gladstone, Martinborough

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4
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South Island GIs

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Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury, Morth Cantebury, Waipara Valley, Waitaki North Otago/Waitaki Valley, Central Otago, Bannockburn

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5
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Effects on South Island

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Tasman Sea, Southern Alps

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Effects on North Island

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Generally warmer than South Island, less mountainous, much rainier
Effects from the ocean

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7
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When did Geographical Indications pass?

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In 2006 but put in action in 2017

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8
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Where is the traditional wine center

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Auckland

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9
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Natural features and soils of Northland GI

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Pacific Ocean, grey brown, clay rich loam soils subsoils of clay and friable volcanic clay in Kerikeri

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10
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Major grapes of Northland GI

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White: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Red: Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage

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11
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Which GIs are also part of Auckland GI

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Matakana, Kumeu, Waiheke Island

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12
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Natural Features of Auckland

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Pacific Ocean, Waitakere Ranges
Volcanic soils, layered sandstone and mudstone

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13
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Major grapes of Auckland

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Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and Pinot Gris

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14
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Climate of Auckland

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moderate, rainy maritime climate

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15
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Which GI is the driest in North Island

A

Hawkes Bay

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16
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Natural Features of Hawke’s Bay GI

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Heretaunga Plains, Hawke Bay, Ngaruroro River, Tukutuki River

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17
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Major grapes of Hawke’s Bay

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Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Syrah, Pinot Nour, Cabernet Sauvignon

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Natural features of Gisborne GI

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Waipaoa River, Poverty Bay, Raukumara Range
Fine alluvial soils and heavier clay loam

19
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Major grapes of Gisborne GIs

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Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Gewurztraminer

20
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GIs that form part of Wairarapa GI

A

Gladstone GI and Martinborough GI

21
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Natural features of Wairarapa GI

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Aorange and Tararua Ranges, Ruamahanga River
Shallow silt loams with gravelly subsoils

22
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Major grapes of Wairarapa GI

A

Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc. Chardonnay, Pinot Gris

23
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Which GIs are in South Island

A

Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbuy, North Canterbury, Waipara Valley/Waipara, Waitaki North Otago/ Waitaki Valley, Central Otago, Bannockburn

24
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Which region is the sunniest wine producing region in New Zealand

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Nelson but it is also rainiest region in South Island

25
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Natural features of Nelson GI

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Tasman Mountains, Richmond Range, Waimea River, Tasman Bay, Golden Bay

26
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Major grapes of Nelson GI

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Sauvignon Blanc* , Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay

27
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How much Marlborough contributes to whole wine production of New Zealand

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70%

28
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What other style that Marlborough famous for

A

Sparkling wine

29
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Natural features of Marlborough GI

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Richmond Range, Wither Hill Range, Kaikoura Ranges, Wairau River, Awatere River
Shallow, stony soils and deep sandy loams, clay based soils on hill sites

30
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Major grapes of Marlborough

A

Sauvignon Blanc*, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling
Pinot Noir

31
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Major producers of Marlborough GI

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Allan Scott, Cloudy Bay, Fromm, Hunter’s, Saint Clair, Spy Valley

32
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Natural Features of Canterbury GI

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Waimakairiri River, Waipara River, Puketeraki Ranges, Canterbury Plains
Silt loams over gravel, gravelly soils and limestone-derived clays

33
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Major grapes of Canterbury GI

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Pinot Noir*, Sauvignon Blanc *, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay

34
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Major producers of Canterbury GI

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Pegasus Bay, Pyramid Valley, Mud House, Giesen

35
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Natural features of Waitaki North Otago GI

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Waitaki River
Waitakian limestone

36
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Major grapes of Waitaki North Otago

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Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay

37
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Climate of Central Otago

A

The only region with Continental climate

38
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Natural features of Central Otago GI

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Southern Alps, Lake Wanaka, Waitaki River
Broken schist and clay, heavy silt loam, gravel, light sand

39
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Major grapes of Central Otago GI

A

Pinot Noir*, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

40
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Unofficial subregions of Central Otago

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Bendigo, Gibbston, Wanaka, Cromwell Basin, Alexandra Basin

41
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Major producers of Central Otago GI

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Rippon, Peregrine, Felton Road, Mt. Difficulty