New Zealand Flashcards
Who established Marlborough’s first commercial vineyard in 1973, and released the country’s first varietal wine (Gisborne Chardonnay) and one of the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc wines (in 1979)?
Montana
What mountainous range divides New Zealand’s South Island?
The Southern Alps
What is the world’s most southernmost wine region?
Central Otago, which lies on the 45th parallel
True or False: New Zealand wine on average commands a higher price per bottle than any other country in the world.
True! New Zealand has little land to spare; thus, modern bulk wine production is not economically feasible.
What is the New Zealand Winegrowers?
an organization formed in 2002 as a joint initiative of the Grape Growers Council and the New Zealand Wine Institute.
When did a group of New Zealand producers pioneered the Screwcap Initiative?
2001, an international association committed to using the closure—even on ultra-premium bottlings.
Who was the first to commercially release a New Zealand wine under screwcap?
Kim Crawford
What are Major the major wine regions on the North Island?
Northland, Auckland, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, and Wairarapa.
What are Major the major wine regions on the South Island?
Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury, and Central Otago.
In line with European standards, New Zealand wines must contain a minimum _____% of a stated grape or vintage.
85%
Which of Auckland’s unofficial subregions enjoys a uniquely sunny and dry climate, as opposed to the rest of the North Island which experiences a rainy maritime climate?
Waiheke Island
_________ is the second largest region in the country, and the North Island’s driest climate.
Hawkes Bay
What are the most planted varieties in Hawkes Bay?
Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay
Who is New Zealand’s largest producer of red wine? What is this region’s leading red grape?
Hawkes Bay; Merlot
What is the name of the region on the North Island that is known for having deep shingle soils, and is rapidly building a reputation for producing Syrah and Bordeaux-style blends?
Gimblett Gravels
What is Ngatarawa known for producing?
Merlot
Where are the first vines in the world to see the sun each day located?
Gisborne, otherwise known as Poverty Bay
What is the southernmost region on the North Island?
Wairarapa
What is New Zealand’s sunniest wine-producing region, but also the South Island’s rainiest wine-producing region?
Nelson
About how many hectares of Sauvignon Blanc does Marlborough have planted?
10,000 ha
What is New Zealand’s fastest growing wine region?
Canterbury
What is the only region in New Zealand to experience a truly continental climate?
Central Otago
What are some of Central Otago’s best-known subregions?
Wanaka, Gibbston, Alexandra, and Cromwell Basin
Who is New Zealand’s first recorded winemaker, and where did he first plant vines on the North Island?
In 1836 James Busby, New Zealand’s first recorded winemaker, planted a vineyard at Waitangi (in the north of the North Island) and it is possible that some of the cuttings may have been Pinot Noir.
