New Zealand: Proper Terminology For Laws

Question 1

What was “6 o’clock swill?”

Answer 1

“Six o’clock swill”, an early closing hour for pubs instituted in both Australia and New Zealand during World War I, lasted until 1967 on the North and South Islands of New Zealand.

Question 2

T or F
There are no strict appellation regulations in New Zealand.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

T or F
Grapegrowers can plant whatever grape variety they choose.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

T or F
Grapegrowers must plant to a specific density and are only allowed to harvest 50 hl per ha.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

T or F
Irrigation is not permitted.

Answer 5

False: Irrigation is permitted as long as there is enough water, which is becoming more of an issue.

Question 6

What is New Zealands name for its wine laws?

Answer 6

In 2016 New Zealand passed the Geographical Indications (GI) Bill.

Question 7

What did the GI bill do?

Answer 7

Protects the names of 18 New Zealand wine regions. These regional names, or Geographical Indications (GIs)—including Auckland, Marlborough, and Central Otago—may only be used for wines that hail from the given region, protecting them from misuse overseas.

Question 8

What is the 85% rule that New Zealand follows?

Answer 8

If a vintage, variety, or origin is stated on the label, at least 85% of the wine must be sourced from that vintage, variety, or origin.

Question 9

New Zealands wine producers and exporters must also adhere to the country of exports wine laws. Give an example.

Answer 9

Wines sold in the European Union must have a minimum alcohol level of 8.5%, adhering to the block’s legal definition of wine.

Question 10

What other type of quality control is put in place to preserve New Zealand’s wine export market?

Answer 10

• Producers must gain export eligibilty certification for each of their wines.
• Wines must be free from obvious faults.
• Wines must have an auditable from grape to glass.