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New Zealand Flashcards

1
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What is the southernmost wine growing region in New Zealand?

A

Central Otago

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2
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Which region on the North Island has the most hectares of vines planted?

A

Hawke’s Bay

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3
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Arrange the major winegrowing regions on the North Island of NZ from north to south.

A 
Northland
Auckland
Waikato
Gisborne
Hawke's Bay
Waiarapa
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4
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Arrange the major winegrowing regions of the South Island of NZ from north to south.

A

Nelson
Marlborough
Canterbury
Central Otago

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5
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In which major region on which island would you find Martinborough?

A

Waiarapa (North Island)

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6
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Which of the following regions is New Zealand’s largest producer of red wines by volume?

A

Hawke’s Bay

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7
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Gimblett Gravels is the key subregion of which wine growing region?

A

Hawke’s Bay

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8
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Which major French region has a climate similar to that of Hawke’s Bay’s?

A

Bordeaux

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9
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How does the climate vary from the North Island to the South Island in New Zealand?

A

The North Island is warmer and experiences more rainfall

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10
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What is the most planted red grape in New Zealand?

A

Pinot Noir

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11
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Poverty Bay is a significant geographical feature in which of the following regions?

A

Gisborne

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12
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Gisborne is also known locally as?

A

Poverty Bay

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13
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Waiheke Island, a subregion of Auckland, is primarily known for these wines?

A

Bordeaux Blends

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14
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The _____ mountain range forms a rain shadow across most of the South Island in New Zealand.

A

Southern Alps

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15
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State the reason(s) New Zealand’s wine industry was stagnant for the first half of the 20th century.

A

a) Temperance Movement and Prohibition

b) Import competition

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16
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The Tasman sea lies on which side of New Zealand?

A

West

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17
Q

Which variety is the most planted red grape in Marlborough?

A

Pinot Noir

18
Q

Which is the youngest of the New Zealand wine regions?

A

Central Otago

19
Q

By volume, the smallest wine producing zone on the South Island is?

A

Nelson

20
Q

The majority of Canterbury’s vineyards are in what major subregion?

A

Waipara Valley

21
Q

The _____ Strait is the body of water that separates the North Island from the South Island.

A

Cook

22
Q

Which regions are New Zealand’s TWO largest winegrowing regions?

A

Marlborough (largest)

Hawke’s Bay

23
Q

The Wairau Valley is located within which of the following major New Zealand regions?

A

Marlborough

24
Q

Name the three major subregions of Marlborough?

A

Wairau Valley
Southern Valleys
Awatere Valley

25
Q

What is the most planted grape in Hawke’s Bay?

A

Merlot

26
Q

Who is responsible for putting New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc on the map.

A

a) Cloudy Bay

27
Q

How is the climate and topography of the North Island different than that of the South Island?

A

The North Island is less mountainous and receives more rainfall

28
Q

Where are most of New Zealand’s vineyards planted in regards to the coastline and topography?

A

Flat expanses within 20 miles of the eastern coastline

29
Q

T/F: The average price of a bottle of wine from NZ is the most expensive in the world.

A

True

30
Q

Who was the first to commercially release wine under the screw cap in New Zealand?

A

Kim Crawford

31
Q

What three grapes dominate Auckland?

A

Chardonnay
Cab Sauv
Merlot

32
Q

Waiheke Island is a subregion within?

A

Auckland

33
Q

Kumeu is a highly regarded subregion of? For what styles?

A

a) Auckland

b) Red Bordeaux Blends

34
Q

What is Waikato also known as?

A

Bay of Plenty

35
Q

Gisborne plantings are dominated by?

A

Chardonnay

36
Q

Greywhacke gravel is a soil type found where?

A

Hawke’s Bay

37
Q

Wairapa is also known as?

A

Wellington

38
Q

Which famous Champagne house teamed up with Montana in 1988 effectively cementing Marlborough’s future in the wine world?

A

Deutz

39
Q

Wannaka, Gibbston, and the Cromwell Basin are all subregions of?

A

Central Otago

40
Q

Vintage/Variety labeling minimums for NZ?

A

85%

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