New Zealand

Question 1

Where is the Awatere Valley?

Answer 1

The Awatere Valley is in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. It is the coolest, driest and windiest area of Marlborough.

Question 2

Where are the Southern Valleys of New Zealand?

Answer 2

The Southern Valleys New Zealand in the Marlborough Region. The Southern Valleys have a variety of mesoclimates and soils.

Question 3

Where is Alexandra?

Answer 3

Alexandra is in Central Otago in New Zealand. It is the most southernly region and very dry. The weather can be extreme.

Question 4

Where is Bannockburn?

Answer 4

Bannockburn is in Central Otago in New Zealand. It is on the south bank of the Kawaru River, and is one of the warmest and driest spots in the region.

Question 5

What is Wanaka?

Answer 5

Wanaka is a wine region in the Central Otago region of New Zealand. The climate is moderated by Lake Wanaka.

Question 6

What is Bendigo?

Answer 6

Bendigo is a wine region in Central Otago in New Zealand. It is one of the warmest sub-regions, with stony soil and north facing slopes.

Question 7

Where is Martinborough and what grapes are planted there?

Answer 7

Martinborough is on the North Island of New Zealand in Wairapa. The dominant grapes are Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

Question 8

Where is Cromwell/Louburn/Pisa?

Answer 8

Cromwell/Louburn/Pisa is in Central Otago in New Zealand. Most of the vines in the region are on lower terraces of mountains as well as the valley floor.

Question 9

Describe Wairau Valley.

Answer 9

Wairau Valley is located in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. It is one of New Zealand’s sunniest places. It has stony, alluvial climate. It is cool, and is drier inland.

Question 10

Where is Gibbston?

Answer 10

Gibston is a sub-region of Central Otago, and has the highest elevation vineyards in the region.

Question 11

Where is Waitaki Valley and what are the main grapes grown there?

Answer 11

Waitaki Valley/North Otago is between Otago and Canterbury. It has unique limestone-based soils, as well as loess and alluvial deposits. It is a cool climate growing mainly Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay.

Question 12

Where is Wairarapa and what wines are produced there?

Answer 12

Wairarapa is on the southern end of New Zealand’s north island, and has a maritime climate. Just over 50% of the vines are Pinot Noir, and some Sauvignon Blanc. There are small amounts of Pinot Gris, Syrah and Riesling as well.

Question 13

What are the three sub-regions of Wairapa?

Answer 13

Masterton, Martinborough, and Gladstone are the three sub-regions of Wairapa.

Question 14

What percentage of wine made in New Zealand is Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 14

65%

Question 15

What percentage of wine produced in New Zealand is white?

Answer 15

80%

Question 16

What is New Zealand’s oldest winery and where is it located?

Answer 16

Mission Estate Winery, in the Hawkes Bay region.

Question 17

What does Aotearoa mean?

Answer 17

Land of the Long White Cloud - New Zealand.

Question 18

What are the main Geographical Indications on New Zealand’s North Island?

Answer 18

Auckland
Hawk’s Bay
Gisborne
Northland
Wairarapa

Question 19

What are the main Geographical indications on New Zealand’s South Island?

Answer 19

Canterbury
Central Otago
Marlborough
Nelson
Waitaki Valley/North Otago

Question 20

What are the two bays along the coast of Marlborough?

Answer 20

Cloudy Bay
Clifford Bay

Question 21

What is New Zealand’s largest wine producing region?

Answer 21

Marlborough

Question 22

What percentage of New Zealand’s wine is made in Marlborough?

Answer 22

About two thirds.

Question 23

What is the second largest wine producing region of New Zealand?

Answer 23

Hawke’s Bay

Question 24

What percentage of the vineyards in Hawke’s Bay are planted to red varieties?

Answer 24

Just over 1/3

Question 25

Where is Hawke’s Bay, and what are the main wines produced in the region?

Answer 25

New Zealand - the North Island.
Whites: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris.
Reds: Piot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.

Question 26

Describe Gimblett Gravels, and the wines made there.

Answer 26

It is located in Hawke’s Bay on the North Island. It’s a relatively warm area with a soil made of greywacke (a sedimentary sandstone) and a mix of mineral/rocky fragments (the gravels). It mostly produces red Bordeaux varieties as well as Syrah.

Question 27

Where is Gisborne, and what types of wine are made there?

Answer 27

Gisborne is just north of Hawke’s Bay in New Zealand. Nearly 50% of the vineyards are Chardonnay, and other white grapes grown here include Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gewurztramier. A small amount of Merlot is also planted.

Question 28

What are the mountain ranges associated with Wairarapa?

Answer 28

Rimutaka
Tararua

Question 29

Where is the Waitaki Valley/North Otago?

Answer 29

The portion of the Waitaki Valley that is located in the state of Otago (the rest is in Canterbuty). Mostly south of the Waitaki River, it has unique Limestone based soils, loess and alluvial deposits. It’s a cool climate area mainly producing Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay.

Question 30

What is the main wine of Central Otago?

Answer 30

Pinot Noir

Question 31

Besides Pinot Noir, what other wines are made in Central Otago?

Answer 31

Chardonnay
Pinot Gris
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling

Question 32

What is the highest elevation wine region of New Zealand?

Answer 32

Central Otago

Question 33

What are the two official sub-regions of Canterbury?

Answer 33

North Canterbury
Waipara Valley

Question 34

Where is the Waipara Valley?

Answer 34

Canterbury in New Zealand, 30 miles north of Christchurch.

Question 35

What wines are made in the Canterbury region of New Zealand?

Answer 35

Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc are the leading grape varieties. Chardonnay, Riesling, and Pinot Gris are grown as well.

Question 36

Where is Nelson, and what wines are made there?

Answer 36

Nelson is on the South Island of New Zealand, the only one west of the Southern Alps. It’s very sunny as well. Noted for Sauvignon Blanc, also makes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Riesling.