New Zealand

Question 1

Long ripening allows grapes to do what:

Answer 1

Achieve high levels of sugar, flavour and ripeness without sacrificing acidity.

Question 2

Highly fertile soil and rain is a problem and manifests how?

Answer 2

Excessive shoot and leaf growth, managed by trellising and canopy management.

Question 3

NZ is committed to sustainable viriculture. Name the organisation

Answer 3

Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand

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Question 4

Flagship NZ Sauvignon Blanc flavours?

Answer 4

Elderflower, passion fruit and high acidity

Question 5

Flagship NZ Chardonnay flavours

Answer 5

Concentrated citrus and tropical fruits, subtle hints of oaky toast and sweet spice.

Question 6

Flagship NZ Pinot Noir flavours?

Answer 6

Vibrant fruit, fine ripe tannin, soft texture, high ABV

Question 7

Auckland. North or South?
Climate?
Risks?
Best wines?

Answer 7

North Island
Warm and wet, North Island
Fungus and rot are risks
Best known for non-Pinot reds

Question 8

Gisborne. North or South?
Climate?
Grapes?

Answer 8

North Island
Warm and wet climate
Mostly chardonnay
(Warm, wet fascist like Gusborne owner)

Question 9

Hawkes Bay . North or South?
Climate?
Grapes?

Answer 9

North Island
Warmest climate, longest sunshine
Diverse soil, aspect and altitude
Well known for black varieties - Merlot and Cab Sauv
Noteably: Gimblett Gravels, well drained heat absorbing gravel

Question 10

Martinborough . North or South?
Part or which larger area?
Climate?
Grapes?
Flavours?

Answer 10

North Island, part of “Wire Wrapper” Wairarapa
Wide diurnal range
Pinot Noir
Medium to full-bodied, hints of dark plum and spice

Question 11

Marlborough . North or South?
Climate?
Grapes?

Answer 11

South Island
High temps (like Martinborough) and wide diurnal range
Chardonnay, Pinot (medium body, fine tannin, cherry & cranberry)
Sauvignon Blanc

Question 12

Nelson . North or South?
Climate?
Wines known for?

Answer 12

South Island
Cooler and wetter than neighbour Marlborough in East.
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot

Question 13

Canterbury. North or South?
Climate?
Best grapes?

Answer 13

South Island
Plain near Canterbury: cooled by Pacific ocean, warmed by NW wind
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Reisling

Question 14

Central Otago. North or South?

Climate?

Answer 14

South Island
The only Cool Continental in NZ
Wide summer diurnal range. Lots of sunshine.
Varied altitudes, aspects and soils.
Pinot Noir : full bodied, juicy, vibrant red fruit
(Also Chardonnay, Reisling, Pinot Gris)