New Zealand

Question 1

New Zealand is in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere?

Answer 1

Southern Hemisphere

Question 2

• How many islands make up New Zealand?
• What are their names?

Answer 2

• Two islands.
• North Island and South Island.

Question 3

How far is New Zealand from the southeastern point of Australia?

Answer 3

It depends on the cities, but the shortest distance is 1718km/1068 miles from Queenstown, the southernmost major city on the South Island of NZ, to Hobart, Tasmania. A farthest distance of 2765km/1718 miles is from Napier, NZ, an easternmost city on the North Island of NZ, to Melbourne.

Question 4

What are the climate categories for New Zealand’s South Island?

Answer 4

Generally, it’s Cool

• Marlborough: Cool maritime (with protection)
• Central Otago: Cool continental

Question 5

Is New Zealand’s North Island generally warmer or cooler than the South Island?

Answer 5

Warmer, and more humid.

Question 6

What is the climate of Marlborough, NZ?

Answer 6

Cool maritime

Question 7

What is the climate of Central Otago?

Answer 7

Cool continental

Question 8

What is the climate of Hawke’s Bay?

Answer 8

Moderate maritime

Question 9

What is the climate of Gisborne, NZ?

Answer 9

Cool maritime

Question 10

What is the climate of Wairarapa?

Answer 10

Cool maritime

Question 11

What is the name of the mountain range on the South Island of New Zealand?

Answer 11

Southern Alps

Question 12

What is the distinctive soil type in Gimblett Gravels?

Answer 12

Gravel

Question 13

What wine classification system does New Zealand use?

Answer 13

Geographical Indications (GIs)

Trademark only with no minimums, no rules.

Question 14

What is the largest GI of New Zealand?

Answer 14

New Zealand GI

Question 15

List 5 North Island, NZ GIs to know fo the CMS 2 exam.

Answer 15

1. Hawke’s Bay
2. Gimblett Gravels
3. Gisborne
4. Wairarapa
5. Martinborough

Question 16

List 4 South Island, NZ GIs to know for the CMS 2 exam.

Answer 16

1. Nelson
2. Marlborough
3. Canterbury
4. Central Otago

Question 17

Fill in the blank.

If a bottle of wine carries the Marlborough GI on the label, it’s required that ____% of the fruit comes from Marlborough.

Answer 17

100%

Question 18

What are the 2 subregions of Marlborough?

Answer 18

1. Wairau Valley
2. Awatere Valley

Question 19

NZ’s South Island is generally a cool growing region.

What helps make grapegrowing viable there?

Answer 19

Long sunlight hours.

Question 20

Select the correct answer.

The weather of NZ’s North Island is known for its:

a. desert-like conditions
b. humidity
c. cold summers

Answer 20

b. humidity

Question 21

Select the correct answer.

New Zealand is generally known for its:

a. traditional winemaking in new French oak
b. clean, modern winemaking
c. rosé wines

Answer 21

b. clean, modern winemaking

Question 22

What are the 5 main white grape varieties grown in New Zealand?

Answer 22

1. Sauvignon Blanc
2. Chardonnay
3. Pinot Gris
4. Gewürztraminer
5. Riesling (Central Otago)

Question 23

What are the 4 main red grape varieties grown in New Zealand?

Answer 23

1. Pinot Noir
2. Cabernet Sauvignon
3. Syrah
4. Merlot

Question 24

In New Zealand, if a grape variety is listed on a label of wine, what is the minimum percentage of that grape that must be in the bottle?

Answer 24

85%

Question 25

What is the typical style of white wines that are made in New Zealand?

Answer 25

* Typically unoaked * High flavor intensity * High natural acidity

Question 26

# Select the correct answer. Typically, red wines in New Zealand are: a. never oaked b. lightly oaked c. heavily oaked

Answer 26

b. lightly oaked

Question 27

Name 3 important New Zealand wine producers.

Answer 27

1. Cloudy Bay 2. Felton Road 3. Villa Maria

Question 28

In months, how far ahead of the Northern Hemisphere does New Zealand release new vintages?

Answer 28

**6 months** ahead of Northern Hemisphere.

Question 29

When was the Temperance Movement in New Zealand?

Answer 29

Late 19th - early 20th centuries ## Footnote Prohibition was never introduced to New Zealand, though it came close several times. In 1989, NZ's Parliament voted to abolish liquor licensing referendums.

Question 30

In what year did a group of New Zealand producers pioneer the Screwcap Initiative?

Answer 30

2001 ## Footnote They formed The Screwcap Initiative to better understand the technical issues they faced (faulty corks) and to collectively introduce the closure to wine drinkers.

Question 31

What is the Scott Henry trellising system?

Answer 31

* Shoots of the top tier grow upwards, and those of the bottom tier grow downwards. * The two fruit zones are together, enabling a single pass by a machine to harvest both. ## Footnote Use widely in NZ

Question 32

What is the Vertical Shoot Position (VSP) trellising system?

Answer 32

Used primarily for upright-growing cultivars, especially those that benefit from improved exposure to sunlight that minimizes summer fruit rots and/or increases potential wine quality.

Question 33

What are some foods that pair well with New Zealand wines generally?

Answer 33

Most NZ wines are high-acid and unoaked, so they pair well with seafood, starters, and flavorful salads. ## Footnote The intense flavors of NZ wines can be too much for super delicate dishes.

Question 34

When pairing NZ Sauvignon Blanc, what ingredients does it do well with?

Answer 34

* NZ Sauvignon Blanc has ripeness for **sweet-savory ingredients** (e.g., mango salsa). * **Pair its acid with acid**.