New Zealand Flashcards
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Five major regions of north island are:
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Northland, Bay of plenty/Waikato, Hawkes bay, Gisborne, Wairapa/Martinborough
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New Zealand is divided into to regions
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North island and South Island
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What part of South Island is known as the southern most wine region in the world
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Central otago, (Pinot Noir)
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Marlborough produces how much of a percentage of the country’s wine?
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50 percent, mostly Sauvignon blanc
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Q
What laws are set in place for vinification in New Zealand?
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None, it is left to the winemakers discretion
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What are the four areas of South Island?
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Nelson, marlborough, Canterbury, central otago
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What are the two large wine company’s that rule over New Zealand
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Montana(Pernod Ricard NZ) and Villa Maria
