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When were the first vines planted in New Zealand?

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1819

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What beverage in New Zealand outproduced wine until the end of the 19th century?

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Beer

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Who was put in charge of identifying New Zealand’s vineyards at the end of the 19th century?

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Romeo Bragato

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What law disrupted wine production and consumption in New Zealand during the early and mid 20th century?

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Early closing hours for pubs pushed through by anti-alcohol activists

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In what decade were New Zealand restaurants permitted to sell wine again?

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The 1960s

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What New Zealand government act improved vines and wines in 1986?

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A vine-pull scheme which pushed producers to rip up hybrid vines and replant with vitis vinifera

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What region is said to have founded modern New Zealand wines?

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Marlborough

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Who established the first commercial vineyard and when in New Zealand?

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Montana in 1973

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When was the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc released?

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1979

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Which producer propelled the fame of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in 1985?

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Cloudy Bay

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

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Southern Alps

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What is the climate of New Zealand’s north island?

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Maritime

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What is the climate of New Zealand’s South Island

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Continental due to the rain shadow cause by the Southern Alps

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What association do all New Zealand wine producers belong to?

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New Zealand Wine Growers

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Roughly how many of Marlborough’s wines are released under a screw cap?

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85%

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16
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How many official GIs does New Zealand have?

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22

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17
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Which 3 of New Zealand’s GIs cannot be changed or modified?

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New Zealand GI
North Island GI
South Island GI

18
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How much of a stated grape, region, or vintage must make up the wine?

A

85%

19
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What are the 6 main appellations of the North Island?

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Northland
Waikato (Bay of Plenty)
Auckland
Hawkes Bay
Gisborne
Wairarapa

20
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Where is Auckland located?

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Between Northland and Waikato

21
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What are the 3 most planted grapes of Auckland?

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Chardonnay, Syrah, and Merlot

22
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What is the most famous subregion of Auckland?

A

Kumeu

23
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What is the climate of Auckland?

A

Moderate maritime

24
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What are the main grapes of Hawkes Bay?

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Chardonnay and Merlot

25
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What are the important soils of Hawkes Bay?

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Gimblett Gravels

26
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What are the main grapes of Gisborne?

A

Chardonnay and Muller-Thurgau

27
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What is another name for the Wairarapa region?

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Wellington

28
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What is the most prominent subregion of Wairarapa?

A

Martinborough

29
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What are the main grapes of Wairarapa?

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Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir

30
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What is the northernmost region of the New Zealand’s South Island?

A

Nelson

31
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What is the weather of Nelson?

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Extended sunlight hours and lots of rain

32
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What 4 grapes domaine Nelson?

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Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Gris
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir

33
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Which region produces 70% of New Zealand’s total production?

A

Marlborough

34
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What are the top 5 grapes of Marlborough?

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Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Pinot Gris
Riesling

35
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Which producer controls almost 2/3 of Marlborough’s vineyards?

A

Montana

36
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What style of wines are Marlborough known for?

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Dry, acidic white wines
Dry red wines
Sparkling wines

37
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What are the 3 major subregions of Marlborough?

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Wairau Valley
Southern Valleys
Awatere Valley

38
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What are the soils of New Zealand?

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Sandy, alluvial loam

39
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What are the main 4 grapes of Canterbury?

A

Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Pinot Gris

40
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What grape dominated Central Otago?

A

Pinot Noir

41
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What is the climate of Central Otago?

A

Continental

42
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What are the top 3 producers of Central Otago?

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Felton Road
Mt. Difficulty
Rippon

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