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New zealand Flashcards

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When was the first recordings of vine plantings in NZ and by whom?

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  • 1819
  • By Samuel Marsden
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Who brought the first Sauvignon Blanc plantings in NZ?

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Ross spence in 1968

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Who and where was the first Commercial Sauvignon Blanc vines was planted?

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  • Wayne Thomas
  • In Marlborough in 1975
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Which region is the most southerly wine region in the world?

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Central Otago

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What’s the unique about the Climate of Central otago Wine region

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  • Maritime Climate but Otago is Semi Continental.
  • West side is too rainy due to Tasman Sea and East is too drier
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What are the sub regions of Northland GI?

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  1. Kerikeri
  2. Kaitaia
  3. Whangarei
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What grape varietals are famous in Northland GI and Main producer?

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  • just about 70ha
  • Chardonnay and Syrah
  • Marsden Estate
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What are the subregions of Auckland GI?

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Total 8 sub regions with 3 GI

  • Kumeu GI, MataKana GI and Waiheke Island GI
  • West Auckland, South Auckland, Clevedon, Henderson, Huapai
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Whats the most famous Grape and Producer in Kumeu GI?

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  • Chardonnay
  • Warmer Weather than North
  • Kumeu River (Mate’s Vineyard )
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What’s the climate and Grape grown in Matakana GI?

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  • Warm Climate with Bordeaux like soils
  • Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
  • only 70ha
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Whats the climate and Grape Varities for Waiheke Island GI?

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-Warmest Maritime climate
- Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier

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What are the subregions of Waikato/Bay of plenty ?

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6 unofficial subregions
- Lake Taupo,
-Hamilton
- Rotorua

  • Te Kauwhata
  • Te Awamutu
  • Coromondel Peninsula
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What are tha main Grape Varieties and Climate influences in Waikato/Bay of plenty ?

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  • Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Coastal Influence over Rolling Flatlands
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Whats the major Producer in Waiheke Island?

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  • Man O War ( Half of vineyard)
  • Stonyridge and destiny Bay
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What are the sub regions of Gisborne GI?

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Total 9 with Ormand, Patutahi and Manutuke are main 3

  • Ormand River
  • Golden slope (Hexton Hills)
  • Patutahi Plateau
  • Central Valley
  • Riverpoint
  • Waipaoa
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What’s the main grape variety for Gisborne GI?

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  • Chardonnay
  • Also Albarino, Chasselas, Palomino, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and SB
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Who is the most famous Producer from Gisborne GI?

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Millton

18
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What are the main Sub regions of Hawkes Bay GI?

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  • Central Hawkes Bay GI (high altitude cool climate)
  • River Valley:- Esk River Valley, Nagaruroro River valley, Tutaekuri River Valley and Mohaka (whites and Pinot noir)
  • Alluvial Plains- Bridge Pa and Gimblett Gravel, Korokipo and Ohiti
  • Coastal:- Te Awanga and Nothern Esk valley (Premium Chardonnay and Pinot)
  • Hillsides- Havelock North (Red grapes)
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What are the main Sub regions of Hawkes Bay GI?

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  • Central Hawkes Bay GI (high altitude cool climate)
  • River Valley:- Esk River Valley, Nagaruroro River valley, Valley (whites and Pinot noir)
  • Alluvial Plains- Bridge Pa and Gimblett Gravel
  • Coastal:- Te Awanga and Nothern Esk valley (Premium Chardonnay and Pinot)
  • Hillsides- Havelock North (Red grapes)
20
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Which is the oldest winery is NZ and since which year? And where it is located?

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  • Mission Estate in 1851
  • Hawkes Bay
21
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How Gimblett Gravel region was created?

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  • It was created in 1867 due to Earthquakes in Nagaruroro River creating Gimblett Gravel
  • Bordeaux Varities and Syrah
22
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Name the most important wineries in Hawkes bay GI?

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  • Te Mata Estate, Craggy Range, Elephant Hill, Trinity Hill and Sacred Hill
23
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What are the sub- regions / GI of Wairarapa GI?

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3 subregions
- Masterton
- Gladstone GI
- Martinborough GI

24
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What are the main grapes for Wairarapa GI?

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  • Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir
  • Also bit of Chardonnay and Pinot Gris
25
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Name the most important wineries in Wairarapa GI?

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  • Ata Rangi, Dry River, Martinborough Vineyards and Palliser Estate
26
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What are the 3 sub regions of Marlborough Region?

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AWS
- Wairau Valley
- Southern Valley
- Awatere Valley

27
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Name 2 Rivers and 2 mountains found in Marlborough region?

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  • Wairau River and Awatere River
  • Richmond Ranges and Wither Hills
28
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Which is the largest winery in NZ based in Marlborough?

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Montana (Brancott Estate by Pernod Ricard) in 1975

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What are the main grapes in Marlborough GI?

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  • Wairau and Awatere Valley - Sauvignon Blanc
  • Southern Valley - Pinot Noir (clay and sand loam soil)
30
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Name the famous producer in Marlborough?

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  • Cloudy Bay, Dog Point, Clos Henri (Henri bourgeois), Villa Maria and Brancott Estate.
  • Also Fromm, Saint clair and spy valley
31
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Name the subregions of Nelson GI?

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  • Motueka
  • Upper Moutere (Moutere Hills)
  • Waimea Plains
  • Takaka ( Golden bay)
32
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What are the main grapes from Nelson GI?

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  • Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir
    With Chardonnay and Pinot Gris
33
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Name the famous wineries in Nelson GI?

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  • Neudorf and Seifried
34
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What are the sub regions/ GI of Canterbury GI ?

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  1. North Canterbury GI
  2. Waipara Valley GI
  3. Canterbury Plains
35
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Name the special gravel soil found in valley floor of Waipara Valley GI?

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GLASNEVIN GRAVEL

36
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Name the famous producers from Canterbury GI?

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  • Pegasus Bay, Pyramid Valley, Mud House and Geisen
37
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What are the main grapes in Waitaki valley GI??

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  • 60 ha only since 2003
  • Pinot noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling
38
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What are the main producers from Waitaki valley GI?

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  • Ostler, Pasquale and Valli vineyards
39
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What are the subregion / GI of Central Otago ?

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WBC - GBA
- Wanaka
- Bendigo
- Cromwell (Pisa and Lowburn)
- Gibbston
- Bannockburn
- Alexandra

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What are the main grapes for the Central Otago GI?

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  • Pinot Noir
  • Also Pinot gris, Chardonnay and Riesling
41
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What are the main producers in Central Otago GI?

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  • Felton Road, Mt. Difficulty, Rippon, Gibbston Valley and Peregrine
42
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Who was the first person to commercial release of NZ wines under Screw Cap?

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Kim Crawford in Marlborough

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