New Zealand

Question 1

When did wine production commence in NZ?

Answer 1

late 1830s, when James Busby, a British minister involved in early viticultural efforts in New South Wales, planted a small vineyard from French and Spanish cuttings at his estate in Northland.

Question 2

What is New Zealand’s largest winemaking company?

Answer 2

Montana

Question 3

Name the Major wine regions on the North Island

Answer 3

North Land
Auckland
Waikato and Bay of Plenty
Gisborne
Hawke's Bay
Wairarapa

Question 4

What is New Zealand’s northernmost and smallest area of production?

Answer 4

Northland

Question 5

Auckland is located between which 2 regions on the North Island

Answer 5

Northland and Waikato and Bay of Plenty

Question 6

Name the subregions of Auckland

Answer 6

Matakana
Waiheke Island
Kumeu

Question 7

Describe the climate in Auckland

Answer 7

moderate, rainy, maritime

Question 8

What is Gisborne otherwise known as?

Answer 8

Poverty Bay

Question 9

What is the southernmost region of the North Island?

Answer 9

Wairarapa

Question 10

Name the 2 subzones of Wairarapa

Answer 10

Martinborough

Gladstone

Question 11

Dartmoor Valley is located within which region of NZ

Answer 11

Hawkes Bay

Question 12

What is the northernmost growing region of the South Island

Answer 12

Nelson

Question 13

What % of NZ wine comes from Marlborough?

Answer 13

67%

Question 14

Name the 3 sub regions of Marlborough

Answer 14

Wairau Valley
Southern Valleys
Awatere Valley

Question 15

Name the official subregion of Canterbury

Answer 15

Waipara Valley

Question 16

Name the sub regions of Central Otago from West to East

Answer 16

Gibbston
Wanaka
Cromwell Basin
Bannockburn
Bendigo
Alexandra Basin

Question 17

What is the name of the strait that separates the North Island from the South Island in New Zealand

Answer 17

Cook Strait

Question 18

True or false Enrichment, acidification, and chaptalization are all permitted winemaking practices in New Zealand.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

The Wairau Valley is located in which region of NZ?

Answer 19

Marlborough

Question 20

Matakana is located in which region of NZ?

Answer 20

Auckland

Question 21

Waiheke Island is located in which region of NZ?

Answer 21

Auckland

Question 22

Martinborough is located in which region of NZ?

Answer 22

Wairarapa

Question 23

Gladstone is located in which region of NZ?

Answer 23

Wairarapa

Question 24

The Southern Valleys is located in which region of NZ?

Answer 24

Marlborough

Question 25

Gibston is located in which region of NZ?

Answer 25

Central Otago

Question 26

Awatere Valley is located in which region of NZ?

Answer 26

Marlborough

Question 27

Wanaka is located in which region of NZ?

Answer 27

Central Otago

Question 28

Cromwell Basin is located in which region of NZ?

Answer 28

Central Otago

Question 29

Bendigo is located in which region of NZ?

Answer 29

Central Otago

Question 30

Bannockburn is located in which region of NZ?

Answer 30

Central Otago

Question 31

Alexandra Basin is located in which region of NZ?

Answer 31

Central Otago

Question 32

Bridge Pa is located in which region of NZ?

Answer 32

Hawkes Bay

Question 33

Esk Valley is located in which region of NZ?

Answer 33

Hawkes Bay

Question 34

What is the signature variety of Gisbourne?

Answer 34

Chardonnay

Question 35

What is the most planted grape variety in Hawkes Bay?

Answer 35

Merlot

Question 36

In recognition of its limestone-dominant soils, which valley was recently distinguished as its own region, separate from Central Otago to the South and Canterbury to the North.

Answer 36

Waitaki Valley

Question 37

What is the chief viticultural hazard in Matakana?

Answer 37

Mildew/Rot

Question 38

Neudorf is a prominent producer in which NZ wine region?

Answer 38

Nelson

Question 39

Upper Moutere is located in which region of NZ?

Answer 39

Nelson

Question 40

Waimea Plains is located in which region of NZ?

Answer 40

Nelson