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New Zealand Flashcards

1
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Who produced first wines in NZ

A

James Busby

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2
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Which is the largest winemaking company of NZ

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Montana (Owned by Pernod Ricard)

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3
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When was Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc launched

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1985

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4
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Which mountain range runs like a spine in southern island of NZ

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Southern Alps

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5
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What impact does Southern Alps have on the viticulture of South Island of NZ

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It creates a rainshadow for eastern side of the mountain, resulting in lower rainfall, enabling better viticulture prospects

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6
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Which organisation counts all producers and growers as its members in NZ

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New Zealand wine growers

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7
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Which producer released first wine under screwcap in NZ

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Kim Crawford

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8
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Which 3 GI’s in NZ cannot be changed or modified

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New Zealand GI
North Island GI
South Island GI

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9
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What are the minimum % required for origin, grape variety and vintage in NZ GI’s

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85% of stated GI for wines
100% of stated GI for Spirits
85% of stated vintage
85% of the stated grape variety

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10
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Where were the first wines in NZ planted

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Northland

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11
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Which region is named after NZ’s largest city

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Auckland

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12
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What are the subregions of Auckland GI

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Kumeu GI
Waiheke GI
Matakana GI

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13
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Which two big wine companies are based in Auckland

A

Montana

Villa Maria

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14
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What kind of climate is found in Northland, Auckland and Waikato/Bay of plenty

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Moderate, rainy maritime climate

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15
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What re the Chief viticultural hazards in Northland, Auckland and Waikato/Bay of plenty

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Frost in spring and autumns

Rot

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16
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What is special about Waiheke island’s climate

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Sunny, dry climate on lower western side of the island

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17
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Which 3 regions in North island produce majority of North island’s wines

A

Gisborne
Hawkes Bay
Wairarapa

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18
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What is the english name for Waikato

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Bay of Plenty

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19
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Which region has the driest climate in north island

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Hawkes Bay

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20
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What are the most planted varieties in Hawkes Bay

A

Chardonnay

Merlot

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21
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What is Gimblett Gravels famous for? Where is it located

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Located in Hawkes Bay

Famous for it’s deep shingle soils, source of good syrah and bordeaux blends

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22
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Name notable subregions of Hawkes Bay

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Gimblett Gravels
Esk Valley
Bridge Pa
Dartmoor Valley

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23
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Which region in NZ is known as Poverty Bay

24
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Which is the eastern most wine region in the world

25
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Which district of Wellington in NZ is known for wines

26
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Name a notable subregion of Wairarapa

A

Martinborough

27
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Which is NZ’s sunniest and rainiest wine region

28
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What are the factors limiting viticulture in Nelson

A

High land prices

Low availability of land

29
Q

Which Montana subsidieries control 2/3rd of Marlborough’s vineyards

A

Brancott

Fairhall

30
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Which is the most exported sparkling wine brand of NZ

31
Q

Which Champagne house forged a partnership with Montana for sparkling wine production

32
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What kind of climate is found in Marlborough

A

Average summer tempretaure 75 degrees F

Cool nights and dry, lengthy growing season

33
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What kind of soils are found in Marlborough

A

Sandy alluvial loam topsoil with gravel

34
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What kind of soils are found in Hawkes Bay

A

Diverse and Complex - Graywacke gravels, heavy silt and sandy loam all found in different parts and proportions

35
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Name three major subregions of Marlborough

A

Wairau Valley
Southern Valley
Awatare Valley

36
Q

Waipara Valley is a subregion of which NZ region

A

Canterbury

37
Q

Where is Banks Peninsula located? What is it

A

Located in Canterbury, it was a historical winemaking subregion, not recognised anymore

38
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Which region has the highest altitude in NZ

A

Central Otago

39
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What kind of climate do you find in Central Otago

A

Cool continental climate
Significant diurnal differences
Northern hillsides planted to take advantage of better sun exposure

40
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What are the challanges of growing grapes in Central Otago

A

Colder years are too cold to ripen most grapes

Spring frosts are a constant threat

41
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Name few notable subregions of Central otago

A

Wanaka
Gibbston
Alexandra Basin
Cromwell Basin
Bannockburn
Bendigo

42
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Name few key producers of central otago

A

Felton Road
Mt. Difficulty
Rippon Estate
Peregrine

43
Q

Name few key producers of Auckland

A

Nobilo
Kim Crawford
Matua Valley
Stony Ridge

44
Q

Name subregions of Canterbury GI

A

Canterbury plains
North Canterbury GI
Waipara GI

45
Q

Name major producers of Canterbury

A

Pegasus Bay
Pyramid Valley
Mud House

46
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Which river flows through Central Otago

A

Waitaki River

47
Q

Name key producers of Gisbourne

A

Millton (first organic/bio producer of NZ)

Brunton Road

48
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Name the official subregion of Hawkes Bay GI

A

Central Hawkes Bay GI

49
Q

Name few notable producers of Hawkes Bay

A

Bridge Pa
Craggy Range
Sacred Hill
Sileni
Te Mata
Trinity Hill
Esk Valley Estate
Ngatarawa

50
Q

Name major producers of Marlborough

A

Allan Scott
Hunters
Cloudy Bay
Spy Valley
St Clair
Fromm

51
Q

Name few key producers from Nelson

A

Neudorf
Greenhough
Richmond Plains

52
Q

Name the subregions of Wairarapa GI

A

Martinborough GI

Gladstone GI

53
Q

Name some key producers in Wairarapa

A

Ata Rangi
Palliser Estate
Dry River
Voss Estate

54
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Where is Waitaki Valley North Otago GI

A

Between Central Otago and Canterbury, on the banks of Waitaki river

55
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Where does Marlborough’s best Pinot Noir comes from

A

Clay rich soils at the base of Wither Hills

56
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What are the subregions of Nelson

A

Waimea plains
Moutere Hills

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