New Zealand

Question 1

What significantly impacted NZ’s viticultural beginnings?

Answer 1

Temperance movement that lasted from 1800-1920.

Question 2

Who was Ross Spence?

Answer 2

Started Matua River in NZ in ‘74 after spending time @ UC Fresno.

Question 3

The first Sauvignon Blanc vines in Marlborough were planted in? By who?

Answer 3

1975; Brancott Estate

Question 4

Roughly how many ha in total are planted in NZ?

Answer 4

40,000ha

Question 5

Roughly how many producers exist in NZ?

Answer 5

700

Question 6

Sauvignon Blanc represents what percentage of acreage in NZ?

Answer 6

87%

Question 7

The latitudinal range in which NZ vineyards exist?

Answer 7

35degS to 45degS

Question 8

Marlborough has a similar climate to this region in France?

Answer 8

Burgundy

Question 9

Most vineyards lie within how many KM of the coast in NZ?

Answer 9

50km

Question 10

The only semi-continental growing climate exists where in NZ?

Answer 10

Central Otago

Question 11

This body of water is responsible for the harsh weather conditions of the west coast of NZ?

Answer 11

Tasman Sea

Question 12

This range shelters the east coast of NZ from excessive rain?

Answer 12

Southern Alps

Question 13

This climatic issue contributes to higher UV intensity in NZ?

Answer 13

Holes in the Ozone layer

Question 14

The year the NZ GI system was introduced?

Answer 14

2016

Question 15

Min % for variety in NZ? Vintage? Origin?

Answer 15

85%

Question 16

Min ABV for export of NZ wines? What does this unfortunately disqualify?

Answer 16

a) 8.5%
b) Most sweet wines

Question 17

Who introduced malo-lactic fermentation to Chardonnay in NZ?

Answer 17

Michael Brajkovich of Kumeu River

Question 18

Where would you find Gruner Veltliner in NZ?

Answer 18

Marlborough, South Island - Wairau River

Question 19

Where in NZ would you find Albariño? Why?

Answer 19

Gisborne; high tolerance for wet weather

Question 20

Where was Pinot noir first planted in NZ? Was it successful?

Answer 20

Auckland GI; No, too warm

Question 21

When was Pinot noir first planted in Otago?

Answer 21

1987

Question 22

Where was the Gumboot clone of Pinot noir first planted?

Answer 22

Ata Rangi, Martinborough, NZ

Question 23

Where is the predominance of Merlot planted in NZ?

Answer 23

Hawke’s Bay

Question 24

Where is most NZ Syrah found?

Answer 24

Hawke’s Bay (75%)

Question 25

Who makes "Magna Pinemia?" Found where?

Answer 25

Destiny's Bay; Hawke's Bay GI

Question 26

List the five major GIs on the North Island of NZ from N to S?

Answer 26

Northland, Auckland, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Wairapara

Question 27

The dominant variety of the Northland GI?

Answer 27

Chardonnay

Question 28

The three subregions of the Auckland GI?

Answer 28

Waiheke Island, West Auckland, Matakoma

Question 29

The dominant variety of the Gisborne GI?

Answer 29

Chardonnay

Question 30

NZs oldest operating winery?

Answer 30

Mission Hill (Hawke's Bay); 1951

Question 31

Where would you find the Te Mata winery?

Answer 31

Hawke's Bay NZ

Question 32

Te Awanga is where? Specializes in?

Answer 32

Hawke's Bay NZ; Chardonnay

Question 33

The Crownthrope terraces are found where?

Answer 33

Hawke's Bay NZ

Question 34

Where is the Dartmoor Valley found?

Answer 34

Hawke's Bay NZ

Question 35

Plantings in Gimlett Gravels began when?

Answer 35

1981

Question 36

Where is the Bridge Pa Triangle found?

Answer 36

Hawke's Bay NZ

Question 37

Name three of Martinborough's top producers.

Answer 37

Ata Rangi, Dry River, Martinborough Vineyards

Question 38

Name two subregions within the Wairapara GI?

Answer 38

Gladstone GI, Masterton

Question 39

The two subregions of the Marlborough GI? Which is the larger of the two?

Answer 39

a) Wairau Valley, Awatere Valley b) Wairau Valley

Question 40

Name two Champagne houses invested in sparkling production in Marlborough GI?

Answer 40

G.H. Mumm, Deutz

Question 41

Neudorf winery is found where? Their specialty?

Answer 41

Nelson GI NZ; Chardonnay

Question 42

The two subregions of the Nelson GI?

Answer 42

Waimea Plains, Moutere Hills

Question 43

The Canterbury GI is centered around this town?

Answer 43

Waipara

Question 44

This GI contains NZs highest percentage of Riesling.

Answer 44

Waipara GI

Question 45

The first vintage of Rippon Pinot noir?

Answer 45

1987

Question 46

Name four top producers of Otago Pinot noir.

Answer 46

Rippon, Gladstone Valley, Felton Road, Burn Cottage

Question 47

The Bannockburn GI is found where?

Answer 47

Central Otago GI, NZ

Question 48

Name three unofficial subzones of Central Otago?

Answer 48

Cromwell, Alexandria, Gibbston, Bendigo

Question 49

The Waitaki Valley is found where?

Answer 49

NZ, South Island, North Otago

Question 50

Most vineyards in Otago lie near this river?

Answer 50

Kawarau River

Question 51

Discuss the last five vintages of NZ wine?

Answer 51

2020 - ideal 2019 - ideal 2018 - average; incredibly hot 2017 - average; poor yields with a cool and wet growing season 2016 - ideal