South Island

Question 1

What is the coolest region of Marlborough?

Answer 1

Awatere Valley- due to the proximity to the ocean and exposure to coastal winds

Question 2

NZ Wine Law

Answer 2

• 85% Rule (must be from that vintage, varietal, origin
• No strict appellation regulations
• Anything can be planted at any density
• Irrigation is permitted
• NZ wines sold in the EU must have a min. ABV 8.5%

Question 3

South Island GI’s

Answer 3

• Nelson GI
• Marlborough GI
• Canterbury GI
  -North Canterbury GI
  -Waipara Valley / Waipara GI
• Waitaki North Otago / Waitaki Valley GI
• Central Otago GI
  -Bannockburn GI

Question 4

Climate of Central Otago

Answer 4

Semi- Continental

Question 5

Where is Glasnevins Gravels located?

Answer 5

Waipara Valley GI in Canterbury
(Valley floor has free draining gravel soil known as Glasnevins Gravels)

Question 6

When were the first vines planted in Marlborough?

Answer 6

Montana Wines - Now Brancott in 1973
Later planted to SB and PN in 1975
First SB released in 1979

Question 7

Who was the first company to commercially release a NZ wine under screw cap?

Answer 7

Kim Crawford

Question 8

Where does Pegasus Bay produce wine?

Answer 8

Waipara Valley GI - Canterbury

Question 9

Where does Vavasour produce wine?

Answer 9

Awatere Valley GI- Marlborough

Question 10

What year was Coudy Bay established?

Answer 10

1985

Question 11

2 regions of Marlborough

Answer 11

Wairau Valley- North
Awatere Valley - South

Question 12

Which mountain ranges protect Wairau Valley?

Answer 12

Richmond Ranges and Wither Hills

Question 13

Soil of Marlborough

Answer 13

Mostly alluvial. Valley floor are former riverbeds consisting of gravel and silt.

Question 14

Soil of Southern Valley in Marlborough

Answer 14

Rich clay based soils. Provides better moisture retention. Best for PN

Question 15

Duetz is a producer of what style of wine in Marlborough?

Answer 15

Tradition method sparkling wine.
Duetz-Est.1990

Question 16

What is “Methode Marlborough?”

Answer 16

Group that set the framework for quality sparkling wine production in Marlborough. Est. 2013
Members must use all 3 Champagne varietals and must spend 18 mo’s on the lees

Question 17

2 main rivers of Marlborough

Answer 17

Wairau River
Awatere River

Question 18

Neudorf est 1978 is an important producer in which GI?

Answer 18

Nelson GI
Most important producer in Nelson.
Known for their Chardonnay (first vintage 1981)
but also make PN, PG and others

Question 19

Which body of water lies to the north of Nelson GI?

Answer 19

Tasman Bay

Question 20

2 sub regions of Nelson GI

Answer 20

Moutere Hills
Waimea Plains

Question 21

What is commonly grown in Nelson GI?

Answer 21

SB, PN, Chard, PG

Question 22

Vineyards in Canterbury GI are concentrated around which city?

Answer 22

Waipara

Question 23

2 GI’s within Canterbury GI?

Answer 23

Waipara Valley GI
North Canterbury GI

Question 24

Which natural feature protects Waipara Valley from Pegasus Bay ?

Answer 24

Teviotdale Hills
(Rows of trees known as shelter belt are also planted to protect vineyards)

Question 25

Soil type in Waikari

Answer 25

Local limestone

Question 26

Capital city of Canterbury?

Answer 26

Christchurch

Question 27

Most planted grape in Canterbury

Answer 27

PN, slightly more than SB

Question 28

2 most popular North Canterbury producers

Answer 28

**Bell Hill** - Weka Pass area- Vineyards planted in an old chalk quarry **Pegasus Bay** - First vines planted 1986

Question 29

What is commonly grown in Canterbury Plains?

Answer 29

PN and Riesling

Question 30

Worlds most southerly wine region?

Answer 30

Central Otago GI

Question 31

When were the first vines planted in Central Otago?

Answer 31

Early 1860's by Jacques Bladier

Question 32

Who produced the first commercial wines in Central Otago?

Answer 32

Gibbston Valley and Rippon 1987

Question 33

Coolest sub-region of Central Otago

Answer 33

Gibbston

Question 34

Subregions of Central Otago

Answer 34

**Bannockburn GI**, Gibbston, Alexandra Basin, Cromwell Basin (Pisa & Lowburn), Wanaka, Bendigo

Question 35

Main city of Central Otago

Answer 35

Queensland

Question 36

Majority of Central Otago vines are planted around which lake?

Answer 36

Lake Dunston (warmer and water source for irrigation)

Question 37

Most planted white grape in Central Otago

Answer 37

Pinot Gris

Question 38

North Otago's own GI

Answer 38

**Waitaki Valley GI** Est 2020 * PN, PG, Riesling * Nz smallest region * Limestone soil * Oceanic influence, coldest area in NZ

Question 39

Major mountain range of the south island

Answer 39

Southern Alps

Question 40

Most popular producers of Central Otago

Answer 40

* Felton Road * Burn Cottage * Mt. Difficulty * Rippon