New Zealand

Question 1

Who established first commercial vineyard in Marlborough?

Answer 1

Montana

Question 2

How many GIs are in New Zealand?

Answer 2

22 GI

Question 3

GIs in North Island

Answer 3

Northland, Auckland, Matakana, Kumeu, Waiheke Island, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Central Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa, Gladstone, Martinborough

Question 4

South Island GIs

Answer 4

Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury, Morth Cantebury, Waipara Valley, Waitaki North Otago/Waitaki Valley, Central Otago, Bannockburn

Question 5

Effects on South Island

Answer 5

Tasman Sea, Southern Alps

Question 6

Effects on North Island

Answer 6

Generally warmer than South Island, less mountainous, much rainier
Effects from the ocean

Question 7

When did Geographical Indications pass?

Answer 7

In 2006 but put in action in 2017

Question 8

Where is the traditional wine center

Answer 8

Auckland

Question 9

Natural features and soils of Northland GI

Answer 9

Pacific Ocean, grey brown, clay rich loam soils subsoils of clay and friable volcanic clay in Kerikeri

Question 10

Major grapes of Northland GI

Answer 10

White: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Red: Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage

Question 11

Which GIs are also part of Auckland GI

Answer 11

Matakana, Kumeu, Waiheke Island

Question 12

Natural Features of Auckland

Answer 12

Pacific Ocean, Waitakere Ranges
Volcanic soils, layered sandstone and mudstone

Question 13

Major grapes of Auckland

Answer 13

Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and Pinot Gris

Question 14

Climate of Auckland

Answer 14

moderate, rainy maritime climate

Question 15

Which GI is the driest in North Island

Answer 15

Hawkes Bay

Question 16

Natural Features of Hawke’s Bay GI

Answer 16

Heretaunga Plains, Hawke Bay, Ngaruroro River, Tukutuki River

Question 17

Major grapes of Hawke’s Bay

Answer 17

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Syrah, Pinot Nour, Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 18

Natural features of Gisborne GI

Answer 18

Waipaoa River, Poverty Bay, Raukumara Range
Fine alluvial soils and heavier clay loam

Question 19

Major grapes of Gisborne GIs

Answer 19

Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Gewurztraminer

Question 20

GIs that form part of Wairarapa GI

Answer 20

Gladstone GI and Martinborough GI

Question 21

Natural features of Wairarapa GI

Answer 21

Aorange and Tararua Ranges, Ruamahanga River
Shallow silt loams with gravelly subsoils

Question 22

Major grapes of Wairarapa GI

Answer 22

Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc. Chardonnay, Pinot Gris

Question 23

Which GIs are in South Island

Answer 23

Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbuy, North Canterbury, Waipara Valley/Waipara, Waitaki North Otago/ Waitaki Valley, Central Otago, Bannockburn

Question 24

Which region is the sunniest wine producing region in New Zealand

Answer 24

Nelson but it is also rainiest region in South Island

Question 25

Natural features of Nelson GI

Answer 25

Tasman Mountains, Richmond Range, Waimea River, Tasman Bay, Golden Bay

Question 26

Major grapes of Nelson GI

Answer 26

Sauvignon Blanc* , Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay

Question 27

How much Marlborough contributes to whole wine production of New Zealand

Answer 27

70%

Question 28

What other style that Marlborough famous for

Answer 28

Sparkling wine

Question 29

Natural features of Marlborough GI

Answer 29

Richmond Range, Wither Hill Range, Kaikoura Ranges, Wairau River, Awatere River Shallow, stony soils and deep sandy loams, clay based soils on hill sites

Question 30

Major grapes of Marlborough

Answer 30

Sauvignon Blanc*, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling Pinot Noir

Question 31

Major producers of Marlborough GI

Answer 31

Allan Scott, Cloudy Bay, Fromm, Hunter's, Saint Clair, Spy Valley

Question 32

Natural Features of Canterbury GI

Answer 32

Waimakairiri River, Waipara River, Puketeraki Ranges, Canterbury Plains Silt loams over gravel, gravelly soils and limestone-derived clays

Question 33

Major grapes of Canterbury GI

Answer 33

Pinot Noir*, Sauvignon Blanc *, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay

Question 34

Major producers of Canterbury GI

Answer 34

Pegasus Bay, Pyramid Valley, Mud House, Giesen

Question 35

Natural features of Waitaki North Otago GI

Answer 35

Waitaki River Waitakian limestone

Question 36

Major grapes of Waitaki North Otago

Answer 36

Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay

Question 37

Climate of Central Otago

Answer 37

The only region with Continental climate

Question 38

Natural features of Central Otago GI

Answer 38

Southern Alps, Lake Wanaka, Waitaki River Broken schist and clay, heavy silt loam, gravel, light sand

Question 39

Major grapes of Central Otago GI

Answer 39

Pinot Noir*, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Question 40

Unofficial subregions of Central Otago

Answer 40

Bendigo, Gibbston, Wanaka, Cromwell Basin, Alexandra Basin

Question 41

Major producers of Central Otago GI

Answer 41

Rippon, Peregrine, Felton Road, Mt. Difficulty