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New Zealand Flashcards

1
Q

New Zealand is in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere?

A

Southern Hemisphere

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2
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  • How many islands make up New Zealand?
  • What are their names?
A
  • Two islands.
  • North Island and South Island.
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3
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How far is New Zealand from the southeastern point of Australia?

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4,100 km/2,500 miles

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4
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What are the climate categories for New Zealand’s South Island?

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Generally, it’s Cool

  • Marlborough: Cool maritime (with protection)
  • Central Otago: Cool continental
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5
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Is New Zealand’s North Island generally warmer or cooler than the South Island?

A

Warmer, and more humid.

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6
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What is the climate of Marlborough, NZ?

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Cool maritime

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7
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What is the climate of Central Otago?

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Cool continental

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8
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What is the climate of Hawke’s Bay?

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Moderate maritime

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9
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What is the climate of Gisborne, NZ?

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Cool maritime

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10
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What is the climate of Wairarapa?

A

Cool maritime

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11
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What is the name of the mountain range on the South Island of New Zealand?

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Southern Alps

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12
Q

What is the distinctive soil type in Gimblett Gravels?

A

Gravel

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13
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What wine classification system does New Zealand use?

A

Geographical Indications (GIs)

Trademark only with no minimums, no rules.

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14
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What is the largest GI of New Zealand?

A

New Zealand GI

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15
Q

List 5 North Island, NZ GIs to know fo the CMS 2 exam.

A
  1. Hawke’s Bay
  2. Gimblett Gravels
  3. Gisborne
  4. Wairarapa
  5. Martinborough
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16
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List 5 South Island, NZ GIs to know fo the CMS 2 exam.

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  1. Marlborough
  2. Central Otago
  3. Marlborough
  4. Nelson
  5. Canterbury
17
Q

Fill in the blank.

If a bottle of wine carries the Marlborough GI on the label, it’s required that ____% of the fruit comes from Marlborough.

A

100%

18
Q

What are the 2 subregions of Marlborough?

A
  1. Wairau Valley
  2. Awatere Valley
19
Q

NZ’s South Island is generally a cool growing region.

What helps make grapegrowing viable there?

A

Long sunlight hours.

20
Q

Select the correct answer.

The weather of NZ’s North Island is known for its:

a. desert-like conditions
b. humidity
c. cold summers

A

b. humidity

21
Q

Select the correct answer.

New Zealand is generally known for its:

a. traditional winemaking in new French oak
b. clean, modern winemaking
c. rosé wines

A

b. clean, modern winemaking

22
Q

What are the 5 main white grape varieties grown in New Zealand?

A
  1. Sauvignon Blanc
  2. Chardonnay
  3. Pinot Gris
  4. Gewürztraminer
  5. Riesling (Central Otago)
23
Q

What are the 4 main red grape varieties grown in New Zealand?

A
  1. Pinot Noir
  2. Cabernet Sauvignon
  3. Syrah
  4. Merlot
24
Q

In New Zealand, if a grape variety is listed on a label of wine, what is the minimum percentage of that grape that must be in the bottle?

A

85%

25
Q

What is the typical style of white wines that are made in New Zealand?

A
  • Typically unoaked
  • High flavor intensity
  • High natural acidity
26
Q

Select the correct answer.

Typically, red wines in New Zealand are:

a. never oaked
b. lightly oaked
c. heavily oaked

A

b. lightly oaked

27
Q

Name 3 important New Zealand wine producers.

A
  1. Cloudy Bay
  2. Felton Road
  3. Villa Maria
28
Q

In months, how far ahead of the Northern Hemisphere does New Zealand release new vintages?

A

6 months ahead of Northern Hemisphere.

29
Q

When was the Temperance Movement in New Zealand?

A

Late 19th - early 20th centuries

Prohibition was never introduced to New Zealand, though it came close several times. In 1989, NZ’s Parliament voted to abolish liquor licensing referendums.

30
Q

In what year did a group of New Zealand producers pioneer the Screwcap Initiative?

A

2001

They formed The Screwcap Initiative to better understand the technical issues they faced (faulty corks) and to collectively introduce the closure to wine drinkers.

31
Q

What is the Scott Henry trellising system?

A
  • Shoots of the top tier grow upwards, and those of the bottom tier grow downwards.
  • The two fruit zones are together, enabling a single pass by a machine to harvest both.

Use widely in NZ

32
Q

What is the Vertical Shoot Position (VSP) trellising system?

A

Used primarily for upright-growing cultivars, especially those that benefit from improved exposure to sunlight that minimizes summer fruit rots and/or increases potential wine quality.

33
Q

What are some foods that pair well with New Zealand wines generally?

A

Most NZ wines are high-acid and unoaked, so they pair well with seafood, starters, and flavorful salads.

The intense flavors of NZ wines can be too much for super delicate dishes.

34
Q

When pairing NZ Sauvignon Blanc, what ingredients does it do well with?

A
  • NZ Sauvignon Blanc has ripeness for sweet-savory ingredients (e.g., mango salsa).
  • Pair its acid with acid.

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