KM MS Questions NZ 11.11.2023

Question 1

Who established the first commercial winery in Marlborough NZ and when

Answer 1

Montana in 1973

Question 2

Which winery was the first one to release a wine under screwcap closure

Answer 2

Kim Crawford in Marlborough

Question 3

Name the Subregions of Central Otago –

Answer 3

Gibbston, Wanaka, Cromwell Basin, Bannockburn, Bendigo, Alexandra Basin

Question 4

Which clone, used in Martinborough, is thought to have been taken from DRC

Answer 4

The Abel Clone

Question 5

Which of Marlborough’s principal sub-regions produces the most herbaceous styles of Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 5

Awatere Valley

Question 6

Who makes the Cuvee Aux Antipodes Pinot Noir

Answer 6

Prophet’s Rock

Question 7

What is the name of the range of hills protecting Waipara from the rest of Canterbury

Answer 7

Teviotdale Hills

Question 8

Which is the most intensively planted of Central Otago’s sub-regions

Answer 8

Bannockburn

Question 9

Who makes Coleraine and from which grapes

Answer 9

Te Mata, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Question 10

Which is the most Southerly of Central Otago’s sub-regions

Answer 10

Alexandra

Question 11

Which is the highest of Central Otago’s sub regions

Answer 11

Gibbston Valley

Question 12

Where can you find Ngaruroro River Valley

Answer 12

Unofficial sub-region in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Question 13

Which region in New Zealand has the lowest average annual rainfall

Answer 13

Central Otago

Question 14

Who makes the Tinker’s Field Mature Vine Pinot Noir

Answer 14

Rippon

Question 15

What are the official sub-regions of Wairarapa

Answer 15

Martinborough, Gladstone

Question 16

Where can you find Bridge Pa sub-region

Answer 16

Unofficial sub-region in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Question 17

Waiheke Island is located within which wine region of New Zealand

Answer 17

Auckland

Question 18

Which valley was recently distinguished as its own region in recognition of its limestone dominant soils, seperate from Canterbury to the North and Central Otago to the South

Answer 18

Waitaki

Question 19

Who makes Te Wahi and from which grape

Answer 19

Cloudy Bay, Pinot Noir

Question 20

Within which region of New Zealand would you find the Banks Peninsula

Answer 20

Canterbury

Question 21

In what year were supermarkets permitted to sell wine in New Zealand

Answer 21

1989

Question 22

Which strait separates the North and South islands in New Zealand

Answer 22

The Cook Strait

Question 23

Who makes the Juliet Syrah

Answer 23

Ata Rangi

Question 24

Gimblett Gravels and which other sub region are considered the most well-known in Hawke’s Bay

Answer 24

Bridge Pa

Question 25

What are the three sub-regions of Wellington Wine Country

Answer 25

Masterton, Gladstone and Martinborough

Question 26

Where would you find Ben Morvan 

Answer 26

It’s a sub of Southern Valleys, Marlborough

Question 27

Who Makes the Hunting Hill Chardonnay and Pinot Noir 

Answer 27

Kumeu River

Question 28

On which island would you find Stonyridge winery

Answer 28

Waiheke island

Question 29

Which famous actor makes Two Paddocks

Answer 29

Sam Neill

Question 30

Which winery makes the Lion’s Tooth Chardonnay and Angel Flower Pinot Noir

Answer 30

– Pyramid Valley vineyards

Question 31

Which ward would you find between Riebeekberg and Groenekloof

Answer 31

Malmesbury

Question 32

In which Communes would you find the following Cru Sarmassa Ginestra Monprivato Panerole Galina

Answer 32

Sarmassa – Barolo Ginestra – Monforte d’Alba Monprivato – Castiglione Falletto Panerole – Novello Galina – La Morra

Question 33

Who owns Domaine d’Auvenay

Answer 33

Lalou Bize-Leroy

Question 34

In which region would you find Bodegas el Porvenir

Answer 34

Salta

Question 35

Argentina red Gran Reserva wines are oak aged for how long

Answer 35

2 years

Question 36

What are the subs of Catamarca

Answer 36

Belen, Poman, Santa Maria, Tinogasta

Question 37

In which regions are the following Bodegas located Noemia Familia Schroeder Dominio del Plato Bodegas Pisano

Answer 37

Noemia – Rio Negro Familia Schroeder – Neuquen Dominio del Plato – Mendoza Bodegas Pisano – Canelones, Uruguay

Question 38

Who makes Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru la Bossiere

Answer 38

Domaine Harmand Geoffroy

Question 39

Where would you find the Clos du Val 1er Cru

Answer 39

Auxey Duresses

Question 40

In which appellation would you find the communes of Chasselas, Leynes and Chaines

Answer 40

St Veran