New Zealand, North

Question 1

List New Zealand’s northern most and smallest area of production?

Answer 1

Northland

Question 2

Name the region located between “Northland & Waikoto/Bay of Plenty” known also as the largest City of New Zealand?

Answer 2

Auckland

Question 3

Which grape varieties does good in Auckland?

Answer 3

Chardonnay
Shiraz
Merlot
*Merlot based-Cabernet blends.

Question 4

Describe the climate of all 3 regions of “Northland, Auckland , Waikoto/Bay of Plenty” in the northern Island of New Zealand?

Answer 4

Moderate/ rainy maritime climate. With rot and frost are among the chief viticultural hazards.

Question 5

Which region in the northern Island, have the driest climate, and the same time is the second largest region of New Zealand?

Answer 5

Hawkes Bay.
*Chardonnay & Merlot are the region’s most planted grapes.

*Plus Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Syrah and Cab Sauvignon are widely cultivated.

Question 6

Name the area establishing reputation as a source of good Syrah and Bordeaux style blend in the northern Island?

Answer 6

Gimblett Gravels

Question 7

Name the region of the northern Island, planted mostly with white grapes?

Answer 7

Gisborne, with Chardonnay the most planted grape.

Question 8

Why (Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer & Viognier) perform well in Gisborne, but red grapes struggle to ripen?

Answer 8

Due to the cool climate

Question 9

Which region in the northern Island, is the most southern?

Answer 9

Wairarapa

Question 10

Which grapes does best in Wairarapa region?

Answer 10

Pinot Noir & Sauvignon Blanc, particularly in the sub-region of Martinborough.