New Zealand General

Question 1

What are some major setbacks of the wine industry in New Zealand in the early 20th century?

Answer 1

• Early temperance movement (6 o’clock swill)
• Isolation from the rest of the world
• Cheap wine imports
• Great Depression

Question 2

Who is New Zealand’s largest wine-making company?

Answer 2

Montana

Also established Marlborough’s first commercial vineyard

Released the country’s first varietal wine (Gisborne Chardonnay)

Produced one of the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs

Question 3

For spirits labeled with a GI, how much must come from the stated GI?

Answer 3

100%

Question 4

What is the body of water that separates North Island from South Island?

Answer 4

Cook Strait