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North Island Flashcards

1
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What is the smallest and northernmost region of production in New Zealand?

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Northland

-produces less than 1% of the country’s total

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2
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What is New Zealand’s largest city?

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Auckland

-but only contributes 2% of the nations total in wine production

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3
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Name 3 of the 7 sub-regions of Auckland.

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Kumeu
Waiheke Island GI
Matakana GI
-premium red blends and varietal wines from Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

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4
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Name 2 producers of Auckland.

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Montana (now under Pernod Ricard)

Villa Maria

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5
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What is the climate of Northland, Auckland, and Waikoto?

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Maritime

  • moderate, rainy
  • rot and frost are chief viticulural hazards
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6
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What sub-region of Auckland has a sunny, dry climate?

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Waiheke Island

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7
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Where is the bulk of North Island’s wine production concentrated?

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Gisborne
Hawkes Bay
Wairarapa

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What is the 2nd largest region in New Zealand?

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Hawkes Bay

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9
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What region of New Zealand is the driest?

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Hawkes Bay

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10
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What are the 2 most planted grape varietals of Hawkes Bay?

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Merlot (1,080 ha)
Chardonnay (1,006 ha)

(Sauvignon Blanc-937 ha)

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11
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What region of New Zealand produces the most red wines?

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Hawkes Bay

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12
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Name 4 notable sub-regions of Hawkes Bay.

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Gimblett Gravels-Syrah and BDX blends
Ngatarawa-Merlot
Esk Valley
Dartmoor Valley

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13
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Hawkes Bay has a range of altitudes and diverse soil types. Name 3 soil types.

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Greywacke Gravel
Heavy Silt
Sandy Loam

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14
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What is the soil type of Gimblett Gravels?

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Deep shingle soils

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15
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What is “Poverty Bay”?

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another name for Gisborne

-the first vines in the world to see the sun everyday

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16
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Gisborne is New Zealand’s ______ largest producer.

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4th

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17
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Chardonnay has replaced_______ as Gisborne’s most planted grape.

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Müller-Thurgau

-Gewürtztraminer also performs well but ref grapes struggle to ripen in the cool climate.

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18
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What is the southernmost region of the North Island?

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Wairarapa

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19
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What is the official name of the entire region of Wairarapa?

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Wellington

  • includes New Zealand’s capital city
  • Wairarapa is the only wine district
20
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Name the sub-region of Wairarapa where Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc are particularly successful.

A

Martinborough

21
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What are the 2 official sub-regions of Auckland?

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Waikehe Island GI

Matakana GI

22
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What are the 5 unofficial sub-regions of Auckland?

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Kumeu/Huapai
Henderson
South Auckland
West Auckland
Clevedon
23
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What are the major red grapes of Northland GI?

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White: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Red: Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage

24
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Name 3 major producers of Northland GI.

A

Karikari Estate
Okahu Estate
Masden Estate

25
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Name the 3 unofficial sub-regions of Northland GI.

A

Kerikeri
Kaitaia
Whangarei

26
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What are the major grape varietals of Waikato/Bay of Plenty?

A

Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon

27
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How many ha under vine (in production) are there in Waikato/Bay of Plenty as of 2017?

A

3ha

28
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Name 5 major natural features of Waikato Bay of Plenty.

A 
Bay of Plenty
Lake Taupo
Waikato River
Kaimai Range (Coastal)
Hauhungaroa Range (to the west of Lake Taupo)
29
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Name the 6 unofficial sub-regions of Waikato/ Bay of Plenty.

A 
Te Kauwhata
Te Awamutu
Coromandel Peninsula
Lake Taupo
Hamilton
Rotorua
30
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What are 3 major natural features of Gisborne GI?

A

Waipoaoa River
Poverty Bay
Raukumara Range

31
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Name 2 major producers of Gisborne.

A

Millton

Brunton Road

32
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Name the 9 unofficial sub-regions or Gisborne.

A 
Golden Slope
Ormond
Ormond Valley
Mautuke
Central Valley
River Point
Patutahi
Patutahi Plateau
Waipaoa
33
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What are the divisions of Hawke’s Bay’s unofficial sub-regions?

A 
River Valleys
Coastal Plains
Alluvial Plains
Hillsides
Central Hawke's Bay
34
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What are the 4 sub-regions of Hawke’s Bay’s River Valleys?

A

Mohaka
Esk River Valley
Tataekuri River Valley
Ngaruroro River Valley

35
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What are the sub-regions of Hawke’s Bay’s Coastal Areas?

A

Te Awanga

Northern Esk Valley

36
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What are the subregions of Hawkes Bay’s Alluvial plains?

A

Korokipo
Bridge Pa
Gimblett Gravels
Ohiti

37
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What is the sub-region of Hawke’s Bay’s Hillsides?

A

Havelock North

38
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What are the requirements of the Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing District for labeling?

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a producer must:

  • be a member of the Association
  • harvest grapes from a vineyard with 95% of the appellation’s defined soil characteristics
  • source 95% of grapes from within the appellation
  • any producer using” Gimblett Gravels” logo is subject to audit.
39
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Name 4 natural features of Hawke’s Bay GI.

A
  • Heretaunga Plains
  • Hawke Bay
  • Ngaruroro River
  • Tukituki River
40
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Name some major producers of Hawke’s Bay GI.

A
  • Bridge Pa
  • Craggy Range
  • Esk Valley Estate
  • Ngatarawa
  • Sacred Hill
  • Sileni
  • Te Mata
  • Trinity Hill
41
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Hawkes Bay has a range of altitudes and diverse soil types. Name 3.

A

Greywacke gravel
Heavy Silt
Sandy Loam

42
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What is the soil type of Gimblett Gravels?

A

deep shingle soils

43
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What is the only official sub-region of Wairarapa GI?

A

Martinborough GI

44
Q

Name the 2 unofficial sub-regions of Wairarapa?

A

Masterton

Gladstone

45
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Name 3 major Natural Features of Wairarapa.

A

Aorangi Ranges
Tararua Ranges
Ruamahanga River

46
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Name 4 major producers of Wairarapa GI.

A
  • Alta Rangi
  • Dry River
  • Palliser Estate
  • Voss Estate
47
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What are the major grapes of Wairarapa?

A

Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Gris

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