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North Island Flashcards

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What are the regions of the North island from North to South?

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Northland
Auckland
Waikato / Bay of Plenty
Gisborne
Hawkes Bay
Wairarapa

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What is the most planted variety in the Northland?

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Chardonnay

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What is the climate of the the Northland?

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Sub-tropical with high rainfall and a mild climate

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What originally brought the people of Dalmatia to Auckland?

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Men fleeing the Austro-Hungarian empire to dig Kauri trees whose gum or resin was used to make varnish

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What are the subregions of Auckland?

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West Auckland - Kumeu
Matakana
Waiheke Island

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Who is the primary producer on Waiheke Island?

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Man O’ War

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What are the most important varieties of Auckland?

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Chardonnay, Syrah, Pinot Gris, and BDX varieties

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What is the first wine region in the world to see the sun each day?

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Gisborne

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What body of water does Gisborne sit on?

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Poverty Bay

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What is New Zealand’s oldest winery? Where is it located?

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Mission Estate in Hawke’s Bay

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Where is Te Mata? What kind of wine do they make?

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In Hawkes Bay. BDX blends.

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What subregion of Hawkes Bay is home to some of the country’s most famous Bordeaux blends?

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Gimblett Gravels

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What sub region of Hawkes Bay used to be a terrace of the Ngaruroro river?

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Bridge Pa Triangle

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What are the primary varietals of Hawke’s Bay?

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BDX varietals (mostly Merlot), and Syrah

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What GI is Martinborough within?

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Wairarapa

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Name two producers based out of Martinborough

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Ata Rangi
Dry River

17
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What is the climate of Wairarapa?

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Dry and sunny with high winds and a large diurnal temperature range

18
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What river defines the vineyards of Wairarapa?

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Ruamahanga river

19
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What grape varietal is Wairarapa known for?

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Pinot Noir mainly and Sauvignon Blanc

20
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Where is Craggy Range located?

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Hawke’s Bay

21
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Who makes Dreadnought Syrah and Ironclad BDX blend?

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Man O’ War

22
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What is Cloudy Bay’s sparkling wine called?

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Pelorus

23
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Who makes Prima Donna Pinot Noir?

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Pegasus Bay

24
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Who makes Hunting Hill Chardonnay and Coddington Chardonnay?

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Kumeu River

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