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New Zealand Flashcards

1
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Name the British Minister given credit for NZ’s first wine production.

A

James Busby

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2
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Austrian Viticulturist who was tasked with helping NZ with phylloxera.

A

Romeo Bragato

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3
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When did Montana establish Marlborough’s first commercial vineyard? What did they release as the first NZ varietal wine? When did they release one of the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs?

A
  1. Gisborne Chardonnay. 1979
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4
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Who established Marlborough’s first commercial vineyard in 1973?

A

Montana

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5
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When was Cloudy Bay launched?

A

1985

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6
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Who was the first to commercially release a screwcap wine?

A

Kim Crawford

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7
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What is the dividing mountain range of the South Island?

A

Southern Alps

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8
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What is the minimum percentage needed of labeled variety or vintage?

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85%

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9
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What is the traditional center of business in New Zealand wine?

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Auckland

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10
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Name six regions of North Island.

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Northland, Auckland, Wellington, Waikato, Hawkes Bay, Gisborne

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11
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Name four regions of South Island.

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Canterbury, Central Otago, Marlborough, Nelson

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12
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What is NZ’s northernmost and smallest (in terms of production) wine region?

A

Northland

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13
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What are the three most planted grapes of Auckland?

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Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay

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14
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Which North Island region has the driest climate?

A

Hawkes Bay

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15
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What is the leading red grape of Hawkes Bay?

A

Merlot

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16
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Gimblett Gravels is known for what kinds of wines?

A

Syrah and Bordeaux Blends

17
Q

What is the most planted grape of Gisborne?

A

Chardonnay

18
Q

Wairarapa is technically the only wine region of what larger region? Which sub-region of Wairarapa produces particularly successful Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc?

A

Wellington. Martinborough

19
Q

What are the four grapes of Canterbury?

A

Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay

20
Q

Which wine region is both NZ’s sunniest and rainiest?

A

Nelson

21
Q

Where does Gewurztraminer seem to shine in NZ?

A

Gisborne

22
Q

Which champagne house did Montana make a deal with in 1988?

A

Deutz

23
Q

What are the three major subregions of Marlborough?

A

(North) Wairau Valley, (Central) Southern Valleys, (South) Awatere Valley

24
Q

Name three Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc producers.

A

Cloudy Bay, Hunter’s, Kim Crawford

25
Q

What is the quickly growing, northern subregion of Canterbury called?

A

Waipara

26
Q

Which region is the country’s highest in altitude?

A

Central Otago

27
Q

Name three Central Otago producers.

A

Felton Road, Mt Difficulty, Rippon

28
Q

What is the climate of Northland, Auckland, and Waikato?

A

Rainy, maritime.

29
Q

What is the climate like in Central Otago?

A

Continental (everywhere else is maritime).

30
Q

Which region is the largest producer of red wines?

A

Hawkes Bay

31
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NZ regions north to south.

A

Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Wellington, Nelson, Marlborough Canterbury, Central Otago

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