101 Flashcards
(10 cards)
What is New Zealand’s largest winemaking company?
Montana
What is New Zealand’s first varietal wine?
Gisborne Chardonnay
Which wine put New Zealand on the map?
Cloudy Bay which launched in 1985
New Zealand is the world’s _____ and _____ winemaking country
Easternmost and southernmost
Which New Zealand island is larger?
South Island
What causes rain shadow effect on South Island?
The Southern Alps
How does the wines from South Island retain acidity and its zesty character?
Abundant sunshine hours and consistently cool nights
What is the Screwcap Initiative in 2001?
An international association pioneered from a group of New Zealand producers commuted to using screw cap closure.
How many GIs in New Zealand?
22
In New Zealand are there laws on enrichment, acidification, pruning, yields, or irrigation techniques?
No