New Zealand Regions Flashcards
In which region is the majority of New Zealand’s sparkling white wine produced?
Marlborough
Which region grows around 70% of the national Syrah plantings?
Hawke’s Bay
Sauvignon Blanc is planted predominantly in which wine region?
Marlborough
Classic Bordeaux blends are largely produced in which region?
Hawke’s Bay
What are the top 3 export destinations for New Zealand wine (accounting for roughly 80% of the total wine exports)?
US, UK and Australia
What are the 3 main production areas for New Zealand Pinot Noir?
Martinborough, Marlborough and Central Otago
In which region would find Ormond, Patutahi and Manutuke?
Gisborne
Gimblett Gravels is a wine growing district within which region of New Zealand?
Hawke’s Bay
Which wine region has the largest plantings of Pinot Noir?
Marlborough
Which is New Zealand’s smallest Geographical Indication (GI)?
Northland
Which 3 regions contain the largest number of wineries?
Marlborough, Central Otago and Auckland
Is Marlborough one of New Zealand’s most sunny and dry regions or one of its coldest and rainiest?
Most sunny and dry
Which of New Zealand’s wine regions was established in the early 1900s by Croatian, Lebanese and English winemakers?
Auckland
Would you find the Bay of Plenty on New Zealand’s North or South Islands?
North
Which is the oldest wine region in New Zealand?
Hawke’s Bay
What is the most northerly wine region in New Zealand?
Northland
Is the Waitaki River Basin considered to be New Zealand’s oldest or newest wine growing region?
Newest
In which region would you find the Wairau, Waihopai and Awatere Valleys?
Marlborough
Does Auckland generally have shallow, stony soils or rich, clay, volcanic soils?
Predominantly clay, volcanic soils
What is the name of the Phylloxera resistant vine that was New Zealand’s most widely planted grape variety in 1960?
The Isabella vine, nicknamed Albany Surprise
Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Viognier are becoming increasingly popular plantings in which 3 South Island areas?
Waipara, Central Otago and Marlborough
Which wine region translates as ‘glistening waters’ in Maori?
Wairarapa
What percentage of grapes must have come from Gimblett Gravels in order for a producer to claim the brand name?
95%
Which region in New Zealand has the sunniest climate with an annual average sunshine total that is approximately the same as Tuscany?
Nelson
Roughly what percentage of New Zealand wineries now hold organic certification?
1%
Gewürztraminer is planted extensively in which North Island wine region?
Gisborne
What are Nelson’s two sub-regions?
Moutere Hills, Waimea Plains
New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki-Mount Cook is situated in which wine region?
Canterbury
What are Gisborne’s three sub-regions?
Ormond, Patutahi, Manutuke
In which wine region would you find Martinborough?
Wairarapa
Which wine region’s soil is heavily influenced by five major rivers running through it, one of which is the Ngaruroro?
Hawke’s Bay
What are Auckland’s three sub-regions?
Waiheke Island, West Auckland, Matakana
