New Zealand Flashcards
Because New Zealand is so close to Australia the climates of the two countries are very similar
F
Why does New Zealand play such an important role in the international wine industry
It’s exports of earned a valuable niche in the United Kingdom and United States and Australia
Like the United States and Australia the early years of the New Zealand wine industry were dominated by sweet fortified wines
T
Which statement best describes the initial impact of phylloxera on the New Zealand wine industry
The local growers replanted phylloxera resistant American hybrids
Which of the following statements is not true
Early Vineyards were concentrated on the cooler South Island
Today New Zealand’s leading export varietal is…
Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand’s principal grape growing regions are farther from the equator than the Alsace region of France in the Rhinevalley in Germany
F
What is the impact of the ocean on New Zealand climate
The climate is relatively cool because the ocean moderates hot air from Australia and cold air from Antarctica
How does New Zealand’s rainfall pattern influence site selection for vineyards
Most venues are located on the eastern side of the country where the climate is drier and sunnier
Which of the following statements is not true
Currently the industry but it’s much more Infosys on the terroir of the winegrower than the techniques of the winemaker
When Dr. Richard smart served as government vita culturist what innovation did he pioneer
Canopy management
Is New Zealand’s wine industry expands which of these trends characterizes the planting of new vineyards
All the above
Which wine help New Zealand gain international recognition in 1986
Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Which description best characterizes a typical New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp grassy with flavors of gooseberry or grapefruit
Many experts feel the New Zealand has the potential to be one of the worlds leading producers of…
Pinot Noir
In terms of both volume and reputation the leading winegrowing region of New Zealand is…
Marlborough
The fastest going wine region of New Zealand is
Central Otago
Which statement best describes New Zealand’s label laws
Wine labeled with a specific varietal must contain at least 85% of that varietal
By successfully selling high-end wines with screw cap closures New Zealand’s wineries are paving the pathway for the rest of the wine industry
T
The principal grape of the Gisborne region is…
Chardonnay
The principal grapes of the Hawks bay region are…
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
The principal grapes of the Wairarapa region are…
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
The principal grape of the Marlborough region is…
Sauvignon Blanc
The principal grape of the central OTAGO region is…
Pinot Noir
