44 WSET3_NewZealand

Question 1

Are North Island temperatures higher of lower on average than South Island?

Answer 1

Higher

Question 2

Did the isolation of New Zealand allow it to escape Phylloxera in a similar way to Chile?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

For which two varietals is Hawkes Bay best known?

Answer 3

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

Question 4

In which region is frost damage a risk in spring and autumn?

Answer 4

Central Otago

Question 5

In which year did NZ determine its denomination system?

Answer 5

2006

Question 6

Since 2007, what is the minimum percentage of wine to be labelled as a given varietal/ vintage/ region?

Answer 6

85%

Question 7

What did the grape say when it was pressed?

Answer 7

Nothing, it just gave a little wine.

Question 8

What is the 2010 vineyard surface of NZ overall?

Answer 8

30,000 ha

Question 9

What is the name of the area between the twin towns of Hastings and Napier?

Answer 9

Hawkes Bay

Question 10

What is the name of the area within Hawkes Bay reputed for Bordeaux varieties?

Answer 10

Gimblett Gravels

Question 11

What is the name of the island to the North of Auckland with a growing reputation for quality?

Answer 11

Waiheke Island

Question 12

What is the name of the mountains around Central Otago?

Answer 12

Southern Alps

Question 13

What is the name of the NZ wine laws system?

Answer 13

GI (Geographical Indication)

Question 14

What is the name of the small vessels carrying commodities on the Rhine?

Answer 14

Barge

Question 15

What is the varietal/ region combination for which NZ is best known?

Answer 15

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Question 16

What was the predominant grape varietal pre 1970s in NZ?

Answer 16

Mueller Thurgau

Question 17

Which are the three main grape varieties of the Auckland region?

Answer 17

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and the ever- adaptable Chardonnay

Question 18

Which are the three main varietals in Nelson GI?

Answer 18

Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir

Question 19

Which area accounts for nearly 60% of the entire NZ vine surface?

Answer 19

Marlborough

Question 20

Which area close to the town of Canterbury is suitable for growing Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Noir?

Answer 20

Waipara

Question 21

Which aromas could be typical of NZ Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 21

Capsicum, gooseberry, herbal notes, passion fruit, tomato, asparagus and minerality

Question 22

Which climate characteristics ensure high acidity and pungent tomato characters in Awatere.

Answer 22

Awatere is dry, cold and windy

Question 23

Which is the body in NZ to which the majority of growers belong and which promotes responsible viticulture?

Answer 23

Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ)

Question 24

Which is the climate type around Auckland?

Answer 24

Warm maritime (hot humid summers and moderate, wet winters).

Question 25

Which is the climate type around Central Otago?

Answer 25

Moderate to cool continental

Question 26

Which is the main varietal grown in Gisborne?

Answer 26

Chardonnay

Question 27

Which is the main vine health issue in Auckland?

Answer 27

Fungal disease

Question 28

Which is the most Southerly wine region in NZ?

Answer 28

Central Otago

Question 29

Which is the number one black grape variety in NZ?

Answer 29

Pinot Noir

Question 30

Which is the second most widely planted varietal in NZ?

Answer 30

Chardonnay

Question 31

Which is the third most widely planted varietal, which has grown to overtake Riesling?

Answer 31

Pinot Gris

Question 32

Which is the varietal accounting for nearly 50% of all plantings?

Answer 32

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 33

Which is the warm and wettest wine growing region of NZ?

Answer 33

Auckland

Question 34

Which is the warmest region with the longest sunshine hours in NZ?

Answer 34

Hawkes Bay

Question 35

Which region is remarkable for top quality gewurztraminer?

Answer 35

Gisborne

Question 36

Which South Island region is best known for Chardonnay?

Answer 36

Marlborough

Question 37

Which South Island region is best known for Pinot Noir?

Answer 37

Marlborough and Central Otago

Question 38

Which South Island region is best known for Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 38

Marlborough

Question 39

Which two subregions of Marlborough are well known for quality Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 39

Wairau and Awatere

Question 40

Which type of disease is an annual problem for NZ vines?

Answer 40

Fungal diseases

Question 41

Which varieties give wines close to those in the Rhone valley?

Answer 41

Syrah

Question 42

With which other grape varietals is Cabernet Sauvignon combined to make Bordeaux style blends?

Answer 42

Merlot

Question 43

Within Wairarapa, which area is best known for Pinot Noir?

Answer 43

Martinborough

Question 44

In which region is more than 80% of planting dedicated to Pinot Noir?

Answer 44

Central Otago