New Zealand

Question 1

When did wine production begin in New Zealand?

Answer 1

1830s, when James Busby planted a small vineyard from French and Spanish cuttings in Northland.

Question 2

Due to temperance laws, wine shops in NZ were not allowed to sell bottles of wine until _______, and restaurants were not allowed to sell wine until ______.

Answer 2

1955; 1960

Question 3

What is NZ’s largest winemaking company?

Answer 3

Montana, who est. the first commercial vineyard in 1973.

Question 4

What mountain range runs through the South Island?

Answer 4

The Southern Alps, creating a rainshadow effect

Question 5

What is the southernmost winemaking region in the world?

Answer 5

Central Otago

Question 6

T/F

NZ wine on average commands a higher price per bottle than any other country in the world.

Answer 6

True!

Question 7

When was the Screwcap Initiative launched in NZ?

Answer 7

2001

Question 8

NZ wines must contain a min. of _____% of stated grape or vintage.

Answer 8

85%

Question 9

What is NZ’s smallest and northernmost area of production?

Answer 9

Northland

Question 10

What region is New Zealand’s largest producer of red wines?

Answer 10

Hawkes Bay, dominated by Merlot production

Question 11

Where is Ngatarawa, and what style of wine is it known for?

Answer 11

In the North Island of NZ, known for its Merlot

Question 12

Where are the first vines in the world to see the sun each day?

Answer 12

Gisborne (Poverty Bay), on the North Island

Question 13

What is the only wine district located in the Wellington region?

Answer 13

Wairarapa, known for PN and Sauv Blanc

Question 14

Where is the subregion of Martinborough located?

Answer 14

Wairarapa, on the North Island

Question 15

What is the world’s southernmost wine region?

Answer 15

Central Otago

Question 16

Name 3 producers of Central Otago Pinot Noir.

Answer 16

Felton Road, Rippon, Mt. Difficulty

Question 17

Which of the following Champagne houses partnered with Montana Wines to form a sparkling wine facility in the Marlborough wine region of New Zealand?
  A. Deutz 
  B. Taittinger
  C. Louis Roederer
  D. Mumm
  E. Moet & Chandon

Answer 17

Deutz

Question 18

Select the producer(s) located in Central Otago.
  A. Peregrine 
  B. Hans Herzog
  C. Trinity Hill
  D. Rippon 
  E. Mt. Difficulty

Answer 18

Peregrine, Rippon, Mt. Difficulty

Question 19

Which of the following is New Zealand's largest exported wine brand by volume?
  A. Cloudy Bay
  B. Lindauer 
  C. Kim Crawford
  D. Brancott Estate
  E. Villa Maria

Answer 19

Lindauer. Montana’s Lindauer brand sparkling wines are the most exported wines of the country.

Question 20

The chief viticultural hazard in Matakana is:
  A. Not achieving ripeness
  B. Mildew/Rot 
  C. Overripe/Raisinated fruit
  D. Fanleaf Virus
  E. Spring Frost

Answer 20

Mildew/Rot

Question 21

The majority of Central Otago's vineyard acreage is found in which of the following subregions?
  A. Gibbston
  B. Wanaka
  C. Bridge Pa
  D. Cromwell Basin
  E. Alexandra Basin

Answer 21

Cromwell Basin

Question 22

The Richmond Range divides which two of the following New Zealand wine regions?
  A. Canterbury and Central Otago
  B. Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa
  C. Nelson and Marlborough 
  D. Marlborough and Canterbury

Answer 22

Nelson and Marlborough

Question 23

Originating from the slopes of the Southern Alps, a hard sandstone combined with mudstone known as _____ is a soil type found in many of New Zealand’s vineyards.

Answer 23

Greywacke

Question 24

Bell Hill and Pyramid Valley are two top producers from which of the following New Zealand wine regions?
  A. Central Otago
  B. Nelson
  C. Hawke's Bay
  D. Waipara Valley
  E. Awatere Valley

Answer 24

Waipara Valley