New Zealand Flashcards
What mountain range creates a rain shadow over New Zealands South Island?
The Southern Alps
What are the differences in climate between New Zealands north and south islands?
The South island is dryer, cooler and more sunlight while the North Island is flatter, warmer and rainier
What differentiates the New Zealand wine industry from most of the worlds industries?
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.
What organization do all new zealand producers and growers belong to?
New Zealand Winegrowers formed in 2002
What 2 organizations joined to form new zealand wine growers?
The Grape Growers Council and the New Zealand Wine Institute
What % of New Zealand wines are now under screwcap?
Over 85%
What system of appellations is in place in New Zealand?
There are no official appellations defined in appellation currently
What % of Vintage and Varietal is required for statement on label?
85% Vintage and Varietal and Region once appellations are defined
What are the major regions of the North Island
Northland, Auckland, Bay Of Plenty, Waikato, Hawkes Bay, Gisborne, Martinborough/Wairarapa
What are the major regions of the South Island
Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury and Central Otago
What is New Zealands Northernmost and Smallest Wine Region?
Northland accounting for less than 1% of production
Despite a small production which major wineries are headquartered in Auckland?
Villa Maria and Montana/Pernod Ricard
What is New Zealands 2nd Largest Wine Region?
Hawkes Bay
What is Hawke’s Bay known for?
New Zealands largest red wine region with Merlot leading along with Cab Sauv and Franc, Pinot Nor, Sauv Blanc, Chardonnay
Where is the unofficial Gimblett Gravels Subregion located?
Hawke’s Bay
What is the Guimblett Gravels subregion known for?
Syrah and Bordeaux style blends
What is the alternate name for Gisborne?
Poverty Bay
What is Gisborne known for?
Chardonnay production, North Island, 3rd largest region in NZ on
What 3 regions are responsible for most quality wine on NZ’s north Island?
Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay amd Wairarapa/Martinborough/Wellington
What is NZ’s capital city?
Wellington
What is NZ’s Largest City?
Auckland
What region is located around NZ’s Capital City?
Wairarapa
For what grapes are Wairarapa and Martinborough known for?
Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc
Which region is both NZ’s Sunniest and Rainiest?
Nelson on the south island
What is NZ’s largest wine region?
Marlborough accounting for over half of countries total production
Which winery controls nearly 2/3 of Marlbrough vineyards through subsidiaries?
Montana/Pernod Ricard, still manages to maintain quality reputation despite size
What Wine is largely responsible for putting New Zealand on the map?
Cloudy Bay’s 1985 Sauvignon Blanc
What is New Zealands fastest growing wine region?
Canterbury
For what is Canterbury known?
Waipara sub-region and P.Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay an dSauv Blanc
What New Zealand region is most important for Pinot Noir?
Central Otago
What is New Zealands only region with a Continental Climate?
Central Otago
Name 2 Major producers in Central Otago
Felton Road, Mt. Difficulty and Rippon
Name a NZ Sauv Blanc
Babich Black Label Sauv Blanc 2013, Cloudy Bay Sauv Blanc 2013
Name a NZ Pinot Noir
Sileni The Plateau Pinot Noir 2012 Hawkes Bay and Thornbury Pinot Noir 2010 Central Otago
