New Zealand History and Northern Island

Question 1

When were the first vines planted

Answer 1

1819

Question 2

When was the first record of actual wine being produced?

Answer 2

The 1830s

Question 3

From 1909 till 1967, when were bars forced to close in NZ?

Answer 3

6:00 (this was done in preference to out right prohibition)

Question 4

Between 1960 to 2019, how much did the acreage of land under vine increase by?

Answer 4

37,600 ha

Question 5

What winery helped put Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc on the map?

Answer 5

Cloudy Bay

Question 6

How much of the NZ total acreage is dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 6

Over 60%

Question 7

The north island of New Zealand is on the same Latitude as what Australian GI?

Answer 7

Tasmania

Question 8

How many G.I.’s are there in New Zealand?

Answer 8

20

Question 9

Gimblett Gravels is located in which North Island G.I.?

Answer 9

Hawke’s Bay

Question 10

The bulk of production in the north bay comes from what 3 regions?

Answer 10

• Gisborne
• Hawke’s Bay
• Wairarapa

Question 11

What is the other name for Gisborne?

Answer 11

Poverty Bay

Question 12

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay do well in what sub-region in Wairarapa?

Answer 12

Martinborough

Question 13

What is the typical climate found throughout New Zealand?

Answer 13

Maritime

Question 14

What is the name of the straight that divide the Northern and Southern Islands in New Zealand?

Answer 14

Cook Straight

Question 15

Name the 3 sub-regions that Auckland can be divided into

Answer 15

• Waiheke Island
• West Auckland
• Matakana

Question 16

What is the overall climate for Auckland?

Answer 16

Moderate Maritime

Question 17

Waiheke Island produces wines based on what grape varietals?

Answer 17

Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah

Question 18

What are the two main varieties grown in Gisborne?

Answer 18

• Chardonnay (over 50% of plantings)

- Pinot Gris

Question 19

What is the oldest wine producing region in New Zealand?

Answer 19

Hawke’s Bay

Question 20

What is the main style of wine produced in Hawke’s Bay?

Answer 20

Bordeaux style, Merlot based blends

Question 21

What are the two best known sub-regions in Hawke’s Bay?

Answer 21

• Gimblett Gravels

- Bridge Pa

Question 22

What are the differences in soil type between Gimblett Gravels and Bridge Pa?

Answer 22

Gimblett Gravels has a stony topsoil that retains heat during the day and releases it at night. It also has well draining soils that require irrigation even in high rainfall years.

Bridge Pa has a deeper topsoil of sandy and clay loam which helps in water retention, limiting the need for irrigation

Question 23

What region in New Zealand is home to 75% of the Syrah plantings?

Answer 23

Hawke’s Bay