New Zealand Flashcards
When were the first vines planted in New Zealand?
1819
What beverage in New Zealand outproduced wine until the end of the 19th century?
Beer
Who was put in charge of identifying New Zealand’s vineyards at the end of the 19th century?
Romeo Bragato
What law disrupted wine production and consumption in New Zealand during the early and mid 20th century?
Early closing hours for pubs pushed through by anti-alcohol activists
In what decade were New Zealand restaurants permitted to sell wine again?
The 1960s
What New Zealand government act improved vines and wines in 1986?
A vine-pull scheme which pushed producers to rip up hybrid vines and replant with vitis vinifera
What region is said to have founded modern New Zealand wines?
Marlborough
Who established the first commercial vineyard and when in New Zealand?
Montana in 1973
When was the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc released?
1979
Which producer propelled the fame of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in 1985?
Cloudy Bay
What is the name of the mountain range along New Zealand’s South Island?
Southern Alps
What is the climate of New Zealand’s north island?
Maritime
What is the climate of New Zealand’s South Island
Continental due to the rain shadow cause by the Southern Alps
What association do all New Zealand wine producers belong to?
New Zealand Wine Growers
Roughly how many of Marlborough’s wines are released under a screw cap?
85%
How many official GIs does New Zealand have?
22
Which 3 of New Zealand’s GIs cannot be changed or modified?
New Zealand GI
North Island GI
South Island GI
How much of a stated grape, region, or vintage must make up the wine?
85%
What are the 6 main appellations of the North Island?
Northland
Waikato (Bay of Plenty)
Auckland
Hawkes Bay
Gisborne
Wairarapa
Where is Auckland located?
Between Northland and Waikato
What are the 3 most planted grapes of Auckland?
Chardonnay, Syrah, and Merlot
What is the most famous subregion of Auckland?
Kumeu
What is the climate of Auckland?
Moderate maritime
What are the main grapes of Hawkes Bay?
Chardonnay and Merlot
What are the important soils of Hawkes Bay?
Gimblett Gravels
What are the main grapes of Gisborne?
Chardonnay and Muller-Thurgau
What is another name for the Wairarapa region?
Wellington
What is the most prominent subregion of Wairarapa?
Martinborough
What are the main grapes of Wairarapa?
Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir
What is the northernmost region of the New Zealand’s South Island?
Nelson
What is the weather of Nelson?
Extended sunlight hours and lots of rain
What 4 grapes domaine Nelson?
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Gris
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Which region produces 70% of New Zealand’s total production?
Marlborough
What are the top 5 grapes of Marlborough?
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Pinot Gris
Riesling
Which producer controls almost 2/3 of Marlborough’s vineyards?
Montana
What style of wines are Marlborough known for?
Dry, acidic white wines
Dry red wines
Sparkling wines
What are the 3 major subregions of Marlborough?
Wairau Valley
Southern Valleys
Awatere Valley
What are the soils of New Zealand?
Sandy, alluvial loam
What are the main 4 grapes of Canterbury?
Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Pinot Gris
What grape dominated Central Otago?
Pinot Noir
What is the climate of Central Otago?
Continental
What are the top 3 producers of Central Otago?
Felton Road
Mt. Difficulty
Rippon
