New Zealand

Question 1

Who brought the first Vitis Vinifera vine cuttings to New Zealand

Answer 1

James Busby

Question 2

What year did James Busby bring vine cuttings to New Zealand

Answer 2

1833

Question 3

What two figures founded the modern wine industry in New Zealand

Answer 3

Ross Spence
Wayne Thomas

Question 4

What region did Ross Spence and Wayne Thomas revolutionize the New Zealand wine indsutry

Answer 4

Marlborough

Question 5

What system is used for Geographical Indication in New Zealand

Answer 5

GI System

Question 6

What is the minimum requirement for grapes sourced within a named GI in New Zealand

Answer 6

85%

Question 7

What is the minimum requirement for grapes sourced from a named varietal in New Zealand

Answer 7

85%

Question 8

What is the minimum requirement for grapes sourced from a named vintage in New Zealand

Answer 8

85%

Question 9

What is the climate of Northland GI

Answer 9

Sub-tropical

Question 10

What is the most planted varietal in Northland GI

Answer 10

Chardonnay

Question 11

What is the climate of Aukland GI

Answer 11

Maritime, humid

Question 12

What are the 3 regions of Aukland GI

Answer 12

West Aukland
Matakana
Waiheke Island

Question 13

What is the main soil type of West Aukland

Answer 13

Fertile, rich

Question 14

What is the climate of Waiheke Island

Answer 14

Warm maritime

Question 15

What is the main soil type of Waiheke Island

Answer 15

Clay

Question 16

What are the major grape varietals of Waiheke Island

Answer 16

Viognier
Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 17

What is the climate of Matakana

Answer 17

Warm maritime

Question 18

What is the main soil type of Matakana

Answer 18

Clay

Question 19

What are the main grape varietals of Matakana

Answer 19

Chardonnay
Syrah
Pinot Gris
Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 20

What is the dominant varietal of Gisbourne GI

Answer 20

Chardonnay

Question 21

In what region of New Zealand is Albariño growing in quality

Answer 21

Gisbourne GI

Question 22

What is the climate of Gisbourne GI

Answer 22

Maritime

Question 23

What is New Zealand’s oldest winery

Answer 23

Mission Estate (1851)

Question 24

What is the climate of Hawke’s Bay

Answer 24

Martime along coast
Warmer inland

Question 25

What are the main grape varietals in Hawke's Bay (along the coast)

Answer 25

Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay

Question 26

What are the major threats to viticulture in Hawke's Bay

Answer 26

Frost Autumn Rain Tropical Storms

Question 27

What is the major soil type for quality vineyards in Hawke's Bay

Answer 27

Alluvial

Question 28

What is the main region of production in Hawke's Bay GI

Answer 28

Heretuanga Plains

Question 29

What is the renowned quality sub-region of Hawke's Bay

Answer 29

Gimblett Gravels

Question 30

What are the major grape varietals of the Gimblett Gravels

Answer 30

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Syrah

Question 31

What region is adjacent to Gimblett Gravels also known for Bordeaux style wines

Answer 31

Bridge Pa Triangle

Question 32

What is the soil type of Bridge Pa Triangle

Answer 32

Sandy loam

Question 33

What is the climate of Waipara

Answer 33

Cool Maritime

Question 34

What are the three major sub-regions of Waipara

Answer 34

Martinburough Gladstone Masterdon

Question 35

What river flows through Waipara GI

Answer 35

Ruamahanga GI

Question 36

What are the major grape varietals of Waipara GI

Answer 36

Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Pinot Gris

Question 37

What is the major grape varietal of Marlborough

Answer 37

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 38

What is the climate of Marlborough

Answer 38

Cold, sunny climate

Question 39

What are the three regions of Marlborough

Answer 39

Wairu Valley Southern Valleys Awatere Valley

Question 40

What is the main soil type of Awatere Valley in New Zealand

Answer 40

Alluvial, some gravel

Question 41

What is the 'Methode Marlborough' group

Answer 41

Organization that sets quality standards for sparkling wine produced within Marlborough GI

Question 42

What are the aging requirements and authorized varietals for 'Methode Marlborough' sparkling wines

Answer 42

Chardonnay Pinot Noir Meunier

Question 43

What is the climate of Nelson

Answer 43

Sunny maritime, moderated by cool sea breezes

Question 44

What are the two major sub regions of Nelson

Answer 44

Waimea Plains Moutere Hills

Question 45

What is the soil type of Waimea Plains

Answer 45

Alluvial

Question 46

What is the soil type of Moutere Hills

Answer 46

Gravelly Clay

Question 47

What are the major grape varietals of Nelson

Answer 47

Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir/Gris Chardonnay

Question 48

What GI region surrounds the city of Christchurch

Answer 48

North Canterbury

Question 49

What is the major region of North Canterbury

Answer 49

Waipara

Question 50

What is the climate of Waipara

Answer 50

Cool

Question 51

What are the major grape varietals of Waipara

Answer 51

Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir Riesling

Question 52

What are the soil types of Waipara

Answer 52

Alluvial (valley floors) Loam, Limestone (Hillsides)

Question 53

Where is Waitaki Valley

Answer 53

North of Central Otago

Question 54

What is the smallest region in New Zealand

Answer 54

Waitaki Valley

Question 55

What is the soil type of Waitaki Valley

Answer 55

Limestone

Question 56

What are the major grape varietals of Waitaki Valely

Answer 56

Pinot Noir Riesling Pinot Gris

Question 57

What is the major grape varietal of Central Otago

Answer 57

Pinot Noir

Question 58

What are the 6 major sub-regions of Central Otago

Answer 58

Wanaka Bendigo Cromwell Basin Gibbston Bannockburn Alexandra Basin

Question 59

What is the coolest sub-region of Central Otago

Answer 59

Gibbston

Question 60

What lake moderates the climate of Gibbston in Central Otago

Answer 60

Lake Dunstan

Question 61

What are the white varietals of Central Otago

Answer 61

Chardonnay Riesling