NEW ZEALAND/SOUTH

Question 1

Which Region is the largest producer in New Zealand?

Answer 1

Marlborough with 65% of the total production!

Question 2

How is Marlborough protected from autumn storms and warm northernly winds?

Answer 2

*By the Richmond Hills to the west
*And Wither Hills to the east

Question 3

Name the 3 sub-Regions within Marlborough?

Answer 3

Awatere Valley
Wairau Valley
Southern Valley

Question 4

Most planted grape varieties in Marlborough?

Answer 4

Sauv Blanc 87%
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay

Question 5

Name a well known producer from Marlborough, and give examples?

Answer 5

Brancott Estate
Villa Maria
Cloudy Bay

Question 6

What you know about Central Otago?

Answer 6

*Highest vineyard in New Zealand 450 m.
*Pinot Noir 70% of all plantings
*Continental climate, hot days and cool nights, large diurnal shifts.
*High risk of spring frost

Question 7

Describe Waipara Valley, what are the soils?

Answer 7

*Limestone to the east, and gravel to the west.
*Warm days and cool nights with large diurnal shifts.
*Pinot Noir & Riesling most notable grape varieties.

Question 8

On which grape varieties concentrates the producers of Canterbury?

Answer 8

Pinot Noir
Chardonnay