Northland

Question 1

When were the first vines planted in NZ?

Answer 1

1819, Kerikeri, Northland, English Missionary Samuel Marsden

Question 2

Average vineyard size of Northland

Answer 2

3 hectares

Question 3

This producer produces most of Northlands wines

Answer 3

A single contract wine facility in the town of kerikeri
(Karikari Estate?)

Question 4

Producers of Northland GI

Answer 4

Karikari Estate, Okahu Estate, Marsden Estate

Question 5

Peninsula in the North of Northland

Answer 5

Karikari peninsula

Question 6

soils of Northland

Answer 6

Clay, loam, silt, sand, even some volcanic influence

Question 7

Most planted variety in Northland

Answer 7

Chardonnay

Question 8

Sometimes this variety in Northland is the first to be picked, as early as January

Answer 8

Pinot Gris, susceptible to bunch rot in the humid and rainy climate

Question 9

Most popular red grape in Northland

Answer 9

Syrah

Question 10

This region in NZ is known as “the winterless north”

Answer 10

Northland GI

Question 11

Where is the “Bay of Islands” in NZ?

Answer 11

Northland

Question 12

Town in the South of Northland

Answer 12

Mangawhai