New Zealand

Question 1

New Zealand’s isolated location in the Pacific Ocean means that it experiences a_____1_____ climate overall. The South Island’s climate is ____2____, whereas that of the North Island is a little ____3____.

Answer 1

1= maritime
2=cool
3= warmer

Question 2

The combination of long sunshine hours, nights cooled by _____1_______ and a long ripening period allows grapes to reach high levels of sugar and flavour ripeness while retaining acidity.

Answer 2

1= sea breezes

Question 3

The vineyards of the South Island tend to be located on the east side, protected from ________1________by mountains in the centre of the island;

Answer 3

1= rain-bearing westerly wines

Question 4

rainfall can be problematic during ripening. Those on flat land can be overtly fertile, leading to _____1_______ and _____2_____. Due to their problems with vine vigour New Zealand viticulturists have become experts in trellising and other canopy management techniques.

Answer 4

1= excessive shoot
2= leaf growth

Question 5

What are the 3 principal white grape varieties and one other?

Answer 5

Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Pinot Gris

Riesling

Question 6

What are the 2 principal black grape varieties and two other?

Answer 6

Pinot Noir
Merlot

Cabernet Sauvignon( often blended to add tannin and notes of cassis)
Syrah

Question 7

Since the early 1990s, Sauvignon Blanc has been firmly established as New Zealand’s flagship grape and it accounts for the majority of wine production. Its pungent aromas, intense flavours of _____1_____ and ____2____ fruit, and __3___ acidity have set a benchmark for Sauvignon Blanc producers around the world.

Answer 7

1= elderflower
2= passion
3= high

Question 8

(Sauvignon Blanc)
The warmer North produces Sauvignon Blanc with more ___1____ flavours and the South creates wines with higher acidity and flavours of _______2_______ and _____3_____.

Answer 8

1= tropical
2= green bell pepper
3= gooseberry

Question 9

(Sauvignon Blanc)
It is most frequently fermented in _______1________ at _____2____ temperatures to retain fruity flavours and aromas, but some producers also make oak-matured styles as a point of difference.

Answer 9

1= inert vessels
2= cool

Question 10

Over recent years New Zealand’s producers have been exploring the country’s enormous potential for the aromatic varieties ______1_____, and the semi-aromatic _____2_____. Dry autumns and cool night temperatures ensure aromatic compounds have plenty of time to develop before the grapes are harvested.

Answer 10

1= Riesling 
2= Pinot Gris

Question 11

List the three important region and the area in North Island.

Answer 11

Gisbone
Hawke’s Bay
Wairarapa→ Martinborough

Question 12

List the 4 regions in South Island.

Answer 12

Malborough
Nelson
Canterbury
Central Otago

Question 13

(North Island)
The vineyards are located on the east coast in the broad estuary close to the town of ______ itself. Rainfall is high but too are the temperatures and sunshine hours in the growing season. Over half of the vines planted here are Chardonnay, which displays distinct ripe tropical flavours.

Answer 13

Gisborne

Question 14

This vineyard area is situated on the east coast of Northern Island in an estuary plain. It is the warmest of the main grape growing areas and has the longest sunshine hours.

Answer 14

Hawke’s Bay

Question 15

(North Island- Hawke’s Bay)
______1_______, which is a parcel of well-drained heat-absorbing gravel soil on the Valley floor, has developed a particularly high reputation for black varieties.

Answer 15

1= Gimblett Gravels

Question 16

(North Island-Hawke’s Bay)

Although the region built its fame on _______ and __________ in Bordeaux -style blends, premium Syrah is also produced.

Answer 16

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 17

Wairarapa is made up of a number of small vineyard areas spread over a wide area at the southern tip of the North Island. The most important area is around the small town of ________1__________, which has built a global reputation for _____2____.

Answer 17

1= Martinborough
2= Pinot Noir

Question 18

North Island
Martinborough has built a global reputation for Pinot Noir. The wines are ______1______-bodied and ripe with hints of _____2____ and spice.

Answer 18

1= medium-to full
2= dark plum

Question 19

Located to the north-west of the Wairau valley on the North coast of South Island, ______1_____ is cooler and wetter than Malborough. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris dominate plantings.

Answer 19

Nelson

Question 20

South Island
______1______ has two main centres of viticulture : one in the plain immediately to the west of the town of Christchurch and a large one, Waipara Valley, to the North. The plain area is particularly exposed to the cooling influence of the Pacific although there is a slight warming effect from_________2_________. Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Riesling

Answer 20

1=Canterbury

2=north-westerly winds

Question 21

South Island
_____1_______ is located inland in the foothills of the Southern New Zealand Alps. In contrast to the rest of New Zealand, the climate here is _____2______ and ____3____ damage is a real risk both in spring and autumn. Summer can be warm but, importantly for grape quality, the diurnal range in the growing season is large.

Answer 21

1= Central Otago
2= continental
3= frost

Question 22

(Central Otago)
The intensity of sunlight is very high, which accounts for the high levels of alcohol that are often encountered in the wines from here. _____1_____ accounts for the vast majority of the plantings in Central Otago, and these wines tend to be __2___- bodied, juicy and vibrant with concentrated ripe red fruit flavours.

Answer 22

1= Pinot Noir
2= full

Question 23

Sauvignon Blanc can become ____1____ very quickly so a fast option such as _____2_____ might enable growers to harvest ripe fruit.

Answer 23

1= over ripe
2= machine harvesting