40. New Zealand

Question 1

New Zealand growing climate?

Answer 1

Maritime climate

Question 2

How do NZ grapes retain high levels of acidity and sugar/flavour ripeness?

Answer 2

Long sunshine hours, cool nights

Question 3

NZ’s South Island vineyards are typically where?

Answer 3

Eastern side

Question 4

Eastern side of NZ South Island is protected from what and how?

Answer 4

From rain-bearing westerly winds by the mountains in the centre

Question 5

Typical direction of rain-bearing winds in NZ’s South Island?

Answer 5

Westerly

Question 6

Issue with rainfall and over-fertile soil on flatlands of NZ’s South Island?

Answer 6

Excessive shoot and leaf growth

Question 7

How are NZ South Island vineyards resistant to rainfall?

Answer 7

Free-draining soils that prevent water-logging

Question 8

How does Sauv Blanc differ from North and South Island in NZ?

Answer 8

North has more tropical flavours
South has higher acidity and gooseberry notes

Question 9

Specific NZ South Island SB flavour

Answer 9

Gooseberry

Question 10

General style of NZ Chardonnay

Answer 10

Concentrated citrus and tropical fruits with subtle hints of toast from new French oak

Question 11

What favours growth of aromatic flavours in NZ aromatic varieties?

Answer 11

Dry autumns and cool night temperatures

Question 12

What is the most prevalent style for NZ’s aromatic varieties?

Answer 12

Off-dry

Question 13

Second most-planted variety in NZ?

Answer 13

Pinot Noir

Question 14

NZ Pinot Noir typical alcohol

Answer 14

Quite high

Question 15

Second most-planted RED variety in NZ?

Answer 15

Merlot

Question 16

What does Cab Sav bring to a Merlot blend in NZ?

Answer 16

Tannin and notes of cassis

Question 17

Where are Cab Sav, Merlot and Syrah typically found in NZ?

Answer 17

North Island

Question 18

Major issue with Auckland as a growing region?

Answer 18

Fungal issues are common because of the warm and wet climate

Question 19

NZ’s warmest and wettest region?

Answer 19

Auckland

Question 20

Most-planted varieties in Auckland?

Answer 20

Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah

Question 21

Most easterly region in NZ?

Answer 21

Gisborne

Question 22

Most northerly region in NZ?

Answer 22

Auckland

Question 23

Most southerly region in NZ?

Answer 23

Central Otago

Question 24

What region encompasses most of NZ’s South Island’s eastern coast?

Answer 24

Canterbury

Question 25

What region sits opposite Marlborough on the North Island?

Answer 25

Martinborough

Question 26

What region borders Marlborough on the western part of NZ's South Island?

Answer 26

Nelson

Question 27

Most-planted variety in Gisborne

Answer 27

Chardonnay

Question 28

Style of Pinot Gris in Gisborne?

Answer 28

Full-bodied

Question 29

Gisborne Chardonnay flavours

Answer 29

Ripe tropical fruit

Question 30

Warmest of North Island's main growing areas

Answer 30

Hawke's Bay

Question 31

Region with the longest sunshine hours in North Island?

Answer 31

Hawke's Bay

Question 32

Specific premium region in Hawke's Bay, in terms of reds?

Answer 32

Gimblett Gravels

Question 33

A minimum of ___% of grapes must come from the GI region for a NZ GI to be labelled on the bottle?

Answer 33

85%

Question 34

When was NZ's GI law system established?

Answer 34

2017

Question 35

85% of grapes grown in the region relates to what in NZ?

Answer 35

The GI law

Question 36

Martinborough resides in what growing region in the North Island of NZ?

Answer 36

Wairarapa

Question 37

Despite high summer temperatures, what aspect of Martinborough makes it suitable for Pinot Noir growth?

Answer 37

Wide diurnal range improves its ripening length

Question 38

The wide diurnal range of Martinborough, despite warm temps, favours what grape?

Answer 38

Pinot Noir

Question 39

What South Island area has a similar climate to Martinborough?

Answer 39

Awatere

Question 40

Marlborough is split into two which estuary valleys?

Answer 40

Wairau and Awatere

Question 41

How is Awatere different from Wairau in terms of climate etc?

Answer 41

Windier, drier and cooler

Question 42

Awatere being drier, cooler and windier has what effect on its wines compared to Wairau's?

Answer 42

Higher acidity More herbaceous Less tropical fruit

Question 43

Marlborough Pinot Noir flavours

Answer 43

Cherry and cranberry

Question 44

Marlborough Pinot Noir body

Answer 44

Medium-bodied

Question 45

How does Nelson differ from Marlborough in NZ?

Answer 45

Cooler and wetter

Question 46

Central Otago climate is described as ___

Answer 46

Continental

Question 47

Which region in NZ splits from the maritime climate norm?

Answer 47

Central Otago

Question 48

What is a major risk to production in Central Otago?

Answer 48

Frost damage

Question 49

Diurnal range in Central Otago

Answer 49

Markedly large

Question 50

What accounts for Central Otago's high alcohol levels in its wines?

Answer 50

High intensity of sunlight

Question 51

Central Otago Pinot Noir body

Answer 51

Full-bodied

Question 52

New Zealand's soils are typically what?

Answer 52

Very fertile

Question 53

Vine management for Sauv Blanc growers in NZ?

Answer 53

Multiple cordons and VSP

Question 54

3 major characteristics of Malrborough's climate for Sauv Blanc?

Answer 54

Long daylight hours High diurnal range Long ripening period

Question 55

The intensity of sunlight and length of sunlight hours has what marked effect on Central Otago Pinot?

Answer 55

High alcohol