South Island

Question 1

Until the 1960’s what was New Zealand’s most planted grape?

Answer 1

“Albany’s Surprise”

aka Isabelle (Vitus Labrusca - foxy

Question 2

When did Cloudy Bay start?

Answer 2

1985

put Marlborough on the Map

Question 3

*What is New Zealand’s sunniest region on the South Island?

Answer 3

Nelson

northern most region of South Island

Question 4

*What region experiences the most rain on the South Island of NZ?

Answer 4

Nelson

Question 5

*What Champagne House partnered with Montana?

Answer 5

Duetz

with Montana’s “Lindauer” brand

Question 6

*Major sub regions of Marlborough. N-S

Answer 6

N-S

• Wairau Valley
• Southern Valleys
• Awatere Valley (Ah-wah-tree)

Question 7

The Richmond Ranges divide what wine regions?

Answer 7

Nelson from Marlborough

Question 8

major producers of Marlborough.

Answer 8

Allan Scott / Cloudy Bay / Spy Valley

Fromm / Hunter’s / Saint Clair,

Question 9

What natural feature divides Nelson and Marlborough?

Answer 9

Richmond Ranges

Question 10

What is the worlds southern most wine region?

Answer 10

Central Otago

Latitude: 45° 04’ S (at Cromwell

Question 11

What is the only region of NZ to experience a Continental Climate?

Answer 11

Central Otago.

wineries plant on Northern exposures to take advantage of the sun

Question 12

Cromwell sits on what lake?

Answer 12

Lake Dunstan

Question 13

What is the Southern most sub region of Central Otago?

Answer 13

N-S
Wanaka (Monica) wettest
Bendigo (warmest/driest)
Cromwell
Gibbston (highest/coolest)
Bannockburn (driest)
ALEXANDRA
Pisa Mountains/Southern Alps

Question 14

What river flows through Central Otago?

Answer 14

Clutha river

Question 15

Most planted grape in Canterbury?

Answer 15

SB

PN/Riesling

Question 16

Most planted grape in Nelson

Answer 16

SB

PN/PG

Question 17

*producers of Canterbury?

Answer 17

Bell Hill
Pyramid Valley (Biodynamics!)

Question 18

*Who produces “Earth Smoke” and “Angel Flower”

Answer 18

Pyramid Winery
(Canterbury)
(both PN)
(plus - “Lion’s Tooth” “Field of Fire” chardonnay’s)

Question 19

*Who produces the “Section 95” wines?

Answer 19

Dog Point
(Marlborough)
(18M oak - Bordeaux style)

Question 20

*Who produces “Te Wahi” wines

Answer 20

Cloudy Bay (2014 ist vintage) (PN)
(Marlborough)
(also make “Te Koko” wines.

Question 21

*Who producer “The Quarry”

Answer 21

Craggy Range (Bordeaux blend)

Question 22

*Who produces “Coleraine”

Answer 22

Te Mata (since 1982)

Cab/Mer 51/47

Question 23

Who produces “Aroha”

Answer 23

Craggy Range
(PN from Abel clone)
also make “Sophia” Merlot Bordeaux blend)

Question 24

What is the official sub region of Canterbury?

Answer 24

Waipara

Canterbury Plains

Question 25

What are the sub regions of Marlborough?

Answer 25

N-S
Wairau Valley

Southern Valley

Awatere
(unofficial)