New Zealand Flashcards
What is the southernmost region on the North Island? What is the well-known subregion?
Wairarapa - Martinborough
What are the regions of NZ’s South Island?
-Nelson-Marlborough-Canterbury-Central Otago
What latitude is Central Otago located on?
45th parallel
What is NZ’s largest winemaking company?
Montana (now operates as Pernod Ricard NZ)
What is the northernmost region on NZ’s South Island?
Nelson
What was the “Six O’clock Swill”?
-Brought on by the temperance movement-An early closing for pubs-Instituted in Australia and NZ during WWI-Lasted in NZ until 1967
Who made Traditional Method Sparklingwines reputable from Marlborough?
The same producer’s who made NZ SB a household name: Cloudy Bay, Kim Crawford, Hunter’s
What portion of NZ’s wine is produced in Marlborough? Montana controls what portion of the vineyards there?
-Over half-Nearly two-thirds, through subsidiaries
What is required to use “Gimblett Gravels” or “Gimblett Gravels Winegrowing District” on a label?
It is a trademark of the Gimblett Gravels Winegrowers AssociationThe producers must:-Be a member of the association-Harvest grapes from a vineyard with 95% of the appellation’s defined soil characteristics-Source 95% of the grapes from within the appellationAny producer using the “Gimblett Gravels” logo is subject to audit
What percentage is required in NZ for vintage and varietal to be stated on the label?
-85% -But both are optional-This will extend to regions once tey are legally defined
New Zealand has the ___________ average price per bottle in the world.
highest
What region is the largest producer of red wines in NZ?
Hawke’s Bay
What are the subregions of Auckland?
-Kumeu-Waiheke Island-Matakana-They are known for premium red blends and varietal wines
What is Gisborne also known as?
Poverty Bay
What are the notable unofficial subregions of Hawke’s Bay? What are they known for?
-Gimblett Gravels - Syrah & Bordeaux-blends-Ngatarawa - Merlot-Esk Valley-Dartmoor Valley
Who release NZ’s first screwcap wine? What program was launched in 2001? What percentage of the country’s wines are screwcap?
-Kim Crawford-Screwcap Initiative-Today over 85%
In 1960, what was NZ’s most planted variety?
“Albany Surprise” a synonym for Isabella
Who was Romeo Bragato?
-An Austrian viticulturist from Victoria charged by the NZ Department of Agriculture to study the nation’s vineyards and combat phylloxera-He identified many of NZ’s modern wine regions (with the important exception of Marlborough)-Educated growers on the merits of grafting onto American disease resistant root stock
What are New Zealand’s North Island regions?
-Northland-Auckland-Waikato/Bay of Plenty-Gisborne-Hawke’s Bay-Wellington (Wairapa)
What was NZ’s first varietal wine?
Gisborne Chardonnay by Montana
What island had vines planted first?
North Island in 1819
Montana formed an alliance with which Champagne house in 1988?
Deutz
When was Cloudy Bay established? By whom?
1985 - David Hohnen of Cape Mentelle
What are the 3 subregions of Marlborough?
-Warau Valley (north)-Southern Valley (Central)-Awatare Valley (South)
What is the most exported brand in NZ?
Montana’s Lindauer brand sparkling wines
Who was James Busby?
-A British Minister-Involved in early viticultural efforts in NSW-Planted a small vineyard of French & Spanish cuttings on his estate in Northland-He wrote 3 documents on viticulture before penning NZ’s seminal political docs
What is the fastest growing region in NZ? Why?
Cantebury - the success of the Waipara Valley subregion
What are the best known subregions of Central Otago?
-Wanaka-Gibbston-Alexandra-Cromwell Basin
What is Cloudy Bay’s prestige Sauvignon Blanc bottling? What makes it unique?
Te Koko, which utilizes barrel fermentation (some new oak) along with barrel aging and indigenous yeasts
Who produces Pinot Noir with Cornish Point and Calvert on the label and from where?
Felton Road produces these wines from their much acclaimed vineyards in Central Otago
Name 4 sub-regions of Central Otago?
Wanaka, Gibbston, Alexandra, Cromwell Basin/Lowburn/Pisa, Bannockburn, Bendigo
What is the only region in NZ to experience a continental climate?
Central Otago
What larger region is Waipara Valley a part of?
Canterbury
What are the 3 sub-regions of Marlborough, from north to south?
Wairau Valley, Southern Valleys, Awatere Valley
What region of New Zealand has the country’s highest altitudes?
Central Otago
What Champagne producer did Montana team up with to make bubbly in Marlborough?
Deutz
What valley spans the border of Canterbury & Central Otago?
Waitaki Valley
Who makes Coleraine? Where from and what is it?
Te Mata, from Havelock Hills in Hawkes Bay. Cab/Cab Franc/Merlot.
What company controls 2/3 of Marlborough’s vineyards?
Montana
What is the southernmost region on the North Island of NZ?
Wairarapa/Wellington
What is the northern most region on the South Island of NZ?
Nelson
What region is Martinborough a sub-region of? On what island?
Wairarapa/Wellington on the North Island.
What is the coolest region on the North Island of New Zealand?
Gisborne
Name the 4 main regions of the South Island of New Zealand.
Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury, Central Otago.
What specific region is the first to see sunlight each day?
Gisborne, NZ (North Island)
What NZ region is also known as Poverty Bay?
Gisborne
Who makes The Terraces? What is it and where from?
Esk Valley; blend of Malbec, Merlot, and Cab Franc (co-fermented) from Hawkes Bay.
Name four sub-regions of Hawkes Bay.
Gimblett Gravels, Esk Valley, Dartmoor Valley, Ngatarawa
What styles of wine are more prominent in Gimblett Gravels?
Red Bordeaux blends and Syrah.
Soils laid down by the Ngaruroro River lend this trademarked wine region its name. What is it? What larger region is it a part of?
Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay.
What river created the unique terroir of Gimblett Gravels?
Ngaruroro River.
What is the most planted red grape in Hawkes Bay?
Merlot
What region is NZ’s largest producer of red wine? What is the most planted grape there?
Hawkes Bay; Chardonnay
What is NZ’s driest region?
Hawkes Bay
What region are Montana & Villa Maria HQ’ed in?
Auckland, NZ
Define the climate of the northern regions of NZ’s North Island (Northland, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Auckland).
Moderate, rainy, maritime. Frost and rot are prevalent.
Name three sub-regions of Auckland? Which enjoys a singular dry, hilly, sunny climate?
Kumeu, Waiheke Island, and Matakana. Waiheke Island is dry, hilly, and sunny.
What is NZ’s smallest area of production?
Northland
Name the six main growing regions of the North Island of NZ?
Northland, Auckland, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa/Wellington.
What percentage of grapes have to come from a specific NZ region to be labeled as such? Varietal? Vintage?
Regions are not legally defined. Vintage & Varietal – 85%
Who was the first in NZ to commercially release a wine under screwcap and in what year?
Kim Crawford, 2001.
What climate cognate is often given for the North Island of NZ?
Bordeaux
NZ boasts being the world’s _______ most and ________ most growing region.
Southern and eastern
When was Cloudy Bay launched?
1985
What are the second and third most planted grapes of NZ?
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
What and when was the first varietal wine of NZ’s to be released?
Montana’s Gisborne Chardonnay in 1973.
Who released the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and in what year?
Montana, 1979
What is NZ’s largest winemaking company?
Montana
Who makes Te Koko? What is it?
Cloudy Bay’s premier SB. Barrel fermentation, aging and lees.
