New Zealand

Question 1

When were the first vines planted in New Zealand?

Answer 1

1819

Question 2

What beverage in New Zealand outproduced wine until the end of the 19th century?

Answer 2

Beer

Question 3

Who was put in charge of identifying New Zealand’s vineyards at the end of the 19th century?

Answer 3

Romeo Bragato

Question 4

What law disrupted wine production and consumption in New Zealand during the early and mid 20th century?

Answer 4

Early closing hours for pubs pushed through by anti-alcohol activists

Question 5

In what decade were New Zealand restaurants permitted to sell wine again?

Answer 5

The 1960s

Question 6

What New Zealand government act improved vines and wines in 1986?

Answer 6

A vine-pull scheme which pushed producers to rip up hybrid vines and replant with vitis vinifera

Question 7

What region is said to have founded modern New Zealand wines?

Answer 7

Marlborough

Question 8

Who established the first commercial vineyard and when in New Zealand?

Answer 8

Montana in 1973

Question 9

When was the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc released?

Answer 9

1979

Question 10

Which producer propelled the fame of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in 1985?

Answer 10

Cloudy Bay

Question 11

What is the name of the mountain range along New Zealand’s South Island?

Answer 11

Southern Alps

Question 12

What is the climate of New Zealand’s north island?

Answer 12

Maritime

Question 13

What is the climate of New Zealand’s South Island

Answer 13

Continental due to the rain shadow cause by the Southern Alps

Question 14

What association do all New Zealand wine producers belong to?

Answer 14

New Zealand Wine Growers

Question 15

Roughly how many of Marlborough’s wines are released under a screw cap?

Answer 15

85%

Question 16

How many official GIs does New Zealand have?

Answer 16

22

Question 17

Which 3 of New Zealand’s GIs cannot be changed or modified?

Answer 17

New Zealand GI
North Island GI
South Island GI

Question 18

How much of a stated grape, region, or vintage must make up the wine?

Answer 18

85%

Question 19

What are the 6 main appellations of the North Island?

Answer 19

Northland
Waikato (Bay of Plenty)
Auckland
Hawkes Bay
Gisborne
Wairarapa

Question 20

Where is Auckland located?

Answer 20

Between Northland and Waikato

Question 21

What are the 3 most planted grapes of Auckland?

Answer 21

Chardonnay, Syrah, and Merlot

Question 22

What is the most famous subregion of Auckland?

Answer 22

Kumeu

Question 23

What is the climate of Auckland?

Answer 23

Moderate maritime

Question 24

What are the main grapes of Hawkes Bay?

Answer 24

Chardonnay and Merlot

Question 25

What are the important soils of Hawkes Bay?

Answer 25

Gimblett Gravels

Question 26

What are the main grapes of Gisborne?

Answer 26

Chardonnay and Muller-Thurgau

Question 27

What is another name for the Wairarapa region?

Answer 27

Wellington

Question 28

What is the most prominent subregion of Wairarapa?

Answer 28

Martinborough

Question 29

What are the main grapes of Wairarapa?

Answer 29

Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir

Question 30

What is the northernmost region of the New Zealand’s South Island?

Answer 30

Nelson

Question 31

What is the weather of Nelson?

Answer 31

Extended sunlight hours and lots of rain

Question 32

What 4 grapes domaine Nelson?

Answer 32

Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Gris Chardonnay Pinot Noir

Question 33

Which region produces 70% of New Zealand’s total production?

Answer 33

Marlborough

Question 34

What are the top 5 grapes of Marlborough?

Answer 34

Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir Chardonnay Pinot Gris Riesling

Question 35

Which producer controls almost 2/3 of Marlborough’s vineyards?

Answer 35

Montana

Question 36

What style of wines are Marlborough known for?

Answer 36

Dry, acidic white wines Dry red wines Sparkling wines

Question 37

What are the 3 major subregions of Marlborough?

Answer 37

Wairau Valley Southern Valleys Awatere Valley

Question 38

What are the soils of New Zealand?

Answer 38

Sandy, alluvial loam

Question 39

What are the main 4 grapes of Canterbury?

Answer 39

Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc Riesling Pinot Gris

Question 40

What grape dominated Central Otago?

Answer 40

Pinot Noir

Question 41

What is the climate of Central Otago?

Answer 41

Continental

Question 42

What are the top 3 producers of Central Otago?

Answer 42

Felton Road Mt. Difficulty Rippon