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New Zealand Flashcards

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What mountain range creates a rain shadow over New Zealands South Island?

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The Southern Alps

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What are the differences in climate between New Zealands north and south islands?

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The South island is dryer, cooler and more sunlight while the North Island is flatter, warmer and rainier

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What differentiates the New Zealand wine industry from most of the worlds industries?

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Little land to spare making bulk wine production unfeasible, focused on small high quality production currently holding the highest average price per bottle of any country in the world.

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What organization do all new zealand producers and growers belong to?

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New Zealand Winegrowers formed in 2002

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What 2 organizations joined to form new zealand wine growers?

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The Grape Growers Council and the New Zealand Wine Institute

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What % of New Zealand wines are now under screwcap?

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Over 85%

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What system of appellations is in place in New Zealand?

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There are no official appellations defined in appellation currently

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What % of Vintage and Varietal is required for statement on label?

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85% Vintage and Varietal and Region once appellations are defined

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What are the major regions of the North Island

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Northland, Auckland, Bay Of Plenty, Waikato, Hawkes Bay, Gisborne, Martinborough/Wairarapa

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What are the major regions of the South Island

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Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury and Central Otago

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What is New Zealands Northernmost and Smallest Wine Region?

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Northland accounting for less than 1% of production

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Despite a small production which major wineries are headquartered in Auckland?

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Villa Maria and Montana/Pernod Ricard

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What is New Zealands 2nd Largest Wine Region?

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Hawkes Bay

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What is Hawke’s Bay known for?

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New Zealands largest red wine region with Merlot leading along with Cab Sauv and Franc, Pinot Nor, Sauv Blanc, Chardonnay

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Where is the unofficial Gimblett Gravels Subregion located?

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Hawke’s Bay

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What is the Guimblett Gravels subregion known for?

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Syrah and Bordeaux style blends

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What is the alternate name for Gisborne?

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Poverty Bay

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What is Gisborne known for?

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Chardonnay production, North Island, 3rd largest region in NZ on

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What 3 regions are responsible for most quality wine on NZ’s north Island?

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Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay amd Wairarapa/Martinborough/Wellington

20
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What is NZ’s capital city?

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Wellington

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What is NZ’s Largest City?

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Auckland

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What region is located around NZ’s Capital City?

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Wairarapa

23
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For what grapes are Wairarapa and Martinborough known for?

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Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc

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Which region is both NZ’s Sunniest and Rainiest?

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Nelson on the south island

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What is NZ’s largest wine region?

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Marlborough accounting for over half of countries total production

26
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Which winery controls nearly 2/3 of Marlbrough vineyards through subsidiaries?

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Montana/Pernod Ricard, still manages to maintain quality reputation despite size

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What Wine is largely responsible for putting New Zealand on the map?

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Cloudy Bay’s 1985 Sauvignon Blanc

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What is New Zealands fastest growing wine region?

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Canterbury

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For what is Canterbury known?

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Waipara sub-region and P.Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay an dSauv Blanc

30
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What New Zealand region is most important for Pinot Noir?

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Central Otago

31
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What is New Zealands only region with a Continental Climate?

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Central Otago

32
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Name 2 Major producers in Central Otago

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Felton Road, Mt. Difficulty and Rippon

33
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Name a NZ Sauv Blanc

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Babich Black Label Sauv Blanc 2013, Cloudy Bay Sauv Blanc 2013

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Name a NZ Pinot Noir

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Sileni The Plateau Pinot Noir 2012 Hawkes Bay and Thornbury Pinot Noir 2010 Central Otago

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