New Zealand

Question 1

What is “Albany Surprise”

Answer 1

Albany Surprise is a low quality grape that used to be the most planted grape of New Zealand until the mid 20th century

Question 2

When did New Zealand’s vine pull scheme happen?

Answer 2

New Zealand’s vine pull scheme started in 1986 which was mostly driven by a need to rip out low quality grapes and replant with vitis vinifera

Question 3

Who is New Zealand’s largest wine-making company? What were some of their achievements in the 70’s?

Answer 3

Montana is New Zealand’s largest wine-making company. They hold achievements like establishing Marlborough’s first commercial vineyard in 1973, releasing the country’s first varietal wine (Gisbourne Chardonnay) and producing one of Marlborough’s first Sauvignon Blanc wines in 1979. They are currently owned by Pernod Ricard

Question 4

What was the first vintage of Cloudy Bay

Answer 4

1985

Question 5

What divides Marlborough from Nelson

Answer 5

The Richmond Range

Question 6

Why are most of the vineyard sites on the South Island of New Zealand planted on the Eastern side of the Island?

Answer 6

The Southern Alps run down the spine of the South Island and provide a rain shadow effect for all of the regions.

Question 7

Where would you find Kumeu, Waiheke Island and Matakana

Answer 7

Auckland, New Zealand’s North Island

Question 8

What are the biggest viticultural hazards for vines in Northland, Auckland and Waikato/Bay of Plenty

Answer 8

Rot and frost

Question 9

What is Greywacke

Answer 9

Greywacke is a gravel soil found in Hawkes Bay

Question 10

Where would you find Esk Valley and Dartmoor Valley

Answer 10

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand’s North Island

Question 11

What is the Easternmost wine region of the world? What is the most planted grape there? Name 2 geographical features impacting the region

Answer 11

Gisborne on New Zealand’s North Island is the Easternmost wine growing region in the world. The most planted grape here is Chardonnay. Two of the most significant geographical features are Poverty Bay and the Waipoa RIver.

Question 12

Where would you find Martinborough, Masterton and Gladstone

Answer 12

Wairarapa in New Zealand’s North Island

Question 13

What are the requirements for a producer to put “Gimblett Gravels” on a label

Answer 13

• Must be a member of the Gimblett Gravels Association
• Must harvest grapes from a vineyard with 95% of the appellations defined soil characteristics
• 95% of the grapes must come from the appellation

Question 14

Where would you find Wairau Valley and Awatere Valley?

Answer 14

Marlborough on New Zealand’s South Island. Wairau is in the North and Awatere is in the South

Question 15

Where would you find Waipara Valley

Answer 15

Canterbury in New Zealand’s South Island

Question 16

Where would you find Gibbston, Alexandra, and Cromwell Basin

Answer 16

Central Otago

Question 17

Please associate the following producers with the most appropriate New Zealand region:
Felton Road
Mud House
Peregrine
Craggy Range
Voss Estate

Answer 17

Felton Road: Central Otago
Mud House: Canterbury
Peregrine: Central Otago
Craggy Range: Hawke's Bay
Voss Estate: Wairarapa