New Zealand Flashcards
(154 cards)
1
Q
What are the natural features of:
Nelson GI
A
- Tasman Mountains
- Richmond Range
- Waimea River
- Tasman Bay
2
Q
What are the natural features of:
Marlborough GI
A
-
Richmond Range:
- Makes the border with the Nelson region
- Wither Hill Range
- Kaikoura Ranges
- Wairau River and Awatere River
3
Q
What is the superficie of:
Northland region of New Zealand
A
67 Hectares in the 2017 report
Smallest wine region of New Zealand
4
Q
Where is the following sub-region located:
Ormond Valley
A
- *In Gisborne GI**
- Northern Island of New Zealand*
5
Q
Where is the following sub-region:
Riverpoint
A
- *Gisborne GI**
- Northern Island - New Zealand*
6
Q
Name the current owner of:
Montana winery
A
Pernod Ricard holding
7
Q
What are the natural features of:
Hawkes Bay GI
A
- Heretaunga Plain
- Ngaruroro RIver
- Tukituki River
8
Q
What are the soils of:
Northland Region
A
- Grey brown Clay rich loam soils
- Friable volcanic in subsoil
9
Q
Where is the following sub-region:
Golden Slope
A
- *Gisborne GI**
- Northern Island of New Zealand*
10
Q
What is the most important growing region of New Zealand in volume and superficie
A
- *Marlborough**
- Represent more than 25,000 Ha and roughly 50% of the country total volumes*
11
Q
Where is the following sub-region:
Patutahi
A
- *Gisborne GI**
- Northern Island - New Zealand*
12
Q
Location of the following:
Waitaki Valley GI
A
Northern Central Otago
Southern Island of New Zealand
Makes the border with the Canterbury GI
13
Q
Where in New Zealand James Busby first created his wine estate?
A
Within the Northland wine region
He started vine growing in early 1830’s in New Zealand
14
Q
Romeo Bragato is a well known Australian Viticulturist, and brought lot of knowledges with him to New Zealand.
He discovered most of the modern wine growing regions, appart one.
What region did he not identified?
A
- *Marlborough**
- It came alive much later*
15
Q
What is the superficie of the:
Wairarapa GI
A
~ 1,000 Ha
From the 2018 report
16
Q
Where is the following sub-region located:
Whangarei
A
- *In the Northland Region**
- Northern Island of New Zealand*
17
Q
Explain the following:
“Gimblett Gravels wine growing district”
A
- Trademark brand of the Gimblett Gravels winegrowers association
- Only winegrowers part of the association can used the display the logo on their label
- 100% of the grape must be grow within the boundaries of the Gimlett Gravel region.
18
Q
Where is the following range important influence:
Kaimai Range
A
- *Bay of Plenty wine region**
- Coastal range*
19
Q
How much volume of wine is sell under screw cap in New Zealand?
A
Around 85% of the wine in New Zealand is released under this closure
20
Q
Where is the following sub-region:
Korokipo
A
Hawkes Bay GI
Within the alluvial plains
Northern Island of New Zealand
21
Q
What is the main soil of:
Wairarapa region
A
Shallow silt loams with gravelly sub soils
22
Q
Where is the following sub-region in:
Takaka
A
It is an unofficial sub-zone of Nelson GI
Southern Island - New Zealand
23
Q
What are most important varieties of:
Central Otago GI
A
-
Pinot Noir
- Leading the planting over the all region with 80% of the surfaces.
- Pinot Gris
- Riesling
- Chardonnay
24
Q
Where is the following sub-region in:
Wairau Valley
A
Unoficial sub-zone of Marlborough GI
Southern Island of New Zealand
25
When does the **restriction on wine and alcohol** pouring in **restaurant** were taken away **New Zealand**?
**1960**
26
What is the **Easternmost** wine country in the **world**?
**New Zealand**
27
# Where is the following sub-region in:
**Masterton**
Unofficial sub-zone of **Wairarapa GI**
*Northern Island - New Zealand*
28
Name some **sub-zone** of the **Gisborne GI**
* **Golden Slope**
* **Ormond**
* Ormond Valley
* **Manutuke**
* Central Valley
* **Riverpoint**
* **Patutahi**
* Patutahi Plateau
* **Waipaoa**
29
# Within what region is the following river in:
**Waipaoa river**
**Gisborne GI**
*Northern island of New Zealand*
30
**Does New Zealand have any regulation about:**
* pruning
* yield harvested
* acidification
* enrichment
* irrigation
* ...
**Nope**
* *As any new world countries, New Zealand does not restrict vintners of wine production.*
* *GIs covers only the region of origine, nothing else.*
31
# Where is the following sub-region in:
**Waipaoa**
Unofficial sub-region of **Gisborne GI**
*Northern Island - New Zealand*
32
# Where is the following sub-region in:
**Te Kauwhata**
Unofficial sub-region of **Bay of Plenty / Waikato Region**
*Northern Island - New Zealand*
33
# Where is the following sub-region in:
**Gladstone GI**
* *Wairarapa GI**
* North Island - New Zealand*
34
Who first introduced **commercial vineyards** in **Marlborough**?
**Montana winery**
In 1973
35
# Name some important producers of:
**Wairarapa GI**
* Ata Rangi
* Dry Rober
* Palliser Estate
* Voss Estate
36
# What are the regulations / restriction of:
"**Gimblett Gravels Wine-growing district**"
* Producer must be **member of the association**
* 95% of the grape must be source from the **defined soil**
* 95% of the grapes must come from the **delimitation area of production**
* *Any producers using the "Gimblett Gravel" logo is subject to audit*
37
# What are the unoficial sub-zone of:
**Canterbury GI**
* Canterbury Plain
* Waipara
38
What's happens in New Zealand in 1909?
New rules from New Zealand government on alcohol consumption named:
"**six o'clock swill**"
39
# Name some important wineries of:
**Central Otago GI**
* Felton Road
* Mt Difficulty
* Rippon
* Peregrine
40
What is the "**New Zealand Winegrowers**"?
* Introduced in **2002**
* **National wide organisation** of winemaker: every producers belong to it.
* **Regulator and promotion body**
41
# What are natural influences of:
**Canterbury GI**
* Waimakariri River
* Waipara River
* Puketeraki Range
* Canterbury Plains
42
# Where is the following sub-region in:
**Ohiti**
Unofficial region of **Hawkes Bay GI**
Within the Alluvial plains
## Footnote
*Northern Island of New Zealand*
43
Who's behind the **first commercial Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc**?
When this happened?
**Montana winery**
In 1979
44
# Name the main natural features of:
**Gisborne GI**
* Waipaoa River
* Poverty Bay
* Raukumara Range
45
# Name the sub-regions of:
**Marlborough GI**
* Wairau Valley
* Awatere Valley
* Southern Valley
46
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Rotorua**
* *Bay of Plenty / Waikato Region**
* Northern Island - New Zealand*
47
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Manutuke**
* *Gisborne GI**
* Northern Island - New Zealand*
48
Who's **Romeo Bragato**?
* **Australian Viticulturist**:
* He **identified** most of th**e New Zealand modern wine regions**
* He also brought in knowledge to **keep** the **Phylloxera away** of the country
49
# What are the sub-regions of:
**Auckland GI**
* **Kumeu GI**
* **Waiheke island GI**
* **Matakana GI**
* Huapai
* Henderson
* Clevedon
* South Auckland
* West Auckland
50
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Matakana GI**
* *Auckland GI**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*.
51
# What are the main varieties of:
**Wairarapa GI**
* Pinot Noir
* Sauvignon Blanc
* Pinot Gris
52
How many **producers** are currently in activities in **Northland**?.
**16 all together**
* The most famous could be:
* Karikari estate
* Okahu Estate
* Marsden Estate
53
In New Zealand, what is the minimum **pourcentage** to be **labelled as varietal?**
85%
54
Who's introduced the **screwcap closure** in the world of wine?
**A group of New Zealand winemakers** leaded by Kim Crawford winery
55
What is the current **superficie** of **Gisborne GI**?
1,370 ha
56
# Name some producers of:
**Gisborne**
* Millton
* First biodynamic winemaker of the Southern Hemisphere
* Brunton Road
57
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Kerikeri**
* *Northland GI**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
58
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
Awatere Valley
Unoficial sub-zone of **Marlborough GI**
*Southern Island of New Zealand*
59
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Te Awamutu**
Bay of Plenty / Waikato Region
*Northern Island of New Zealand*
60
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Huapai**
* *Auckland GI**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
61
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Bannockburn**
* *Central Otago GI**
* Southern Island of New Zealand*
62
# What are the main varieties of:
**Nelson GI**
* Sauvignon Blanc
* Pinot Noir
* Pinot Gris
* Chardonnay
63
Who **first released screw cap** wines?
**When** was it?
**Kim Crawford**
2001
64
# Where is the following mountain a major feature:
**Hauhungaroa range**
**Bay of plenty**
On the west of the Lake Taupo
65
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Waimea Plains**
* *Nelson GI**
* Southern Island of New Zealand*
66
# Name some important producers of:
**Canterbury GI**
* Pegasus Bay
* Pyramid Valley
* Mud House
67
# What is the typical soil of:
**Auckland GI**
**Volcanic base soil**
Layered **sandstone** and **Mudstone** and heavy clay
68
What is the **southernmost wine country** in the world?
New Zealand
69
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Hamilton**
* *Bay of Plenty / Waikato**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
70
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Gibbston**
* *Westernmost** sub-zone of **Central Otago GI**
* Southern Island of New Zealand*
71
1. What is **Albany Surprise**?
2. Why is it famous for?
1. **Hybrid grape**
2. It was the **most planted variety** in New Zealand **until 1960's**
72
How does the **Southern Alps** range **affect vineyards** of the southern island of New Zealand?
It has a **rain shadow effect**
* *It **stops** mild and wet **wind from the Tasman sea***
* *This provide a **dry, sunny and warm** climate to the East aspect vineyards*
73
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Kaitaia**
* *Northland GI**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
74
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Gimblett Gravel**
Part of the alluvial plains of **Hawkes Bay GI**
*Northern Island of New Zealand*
75
# Name some important producers of:
**Nelson GI**
* Greenhough
* Seifried Estate
* Neudorf
76
What is the **largest winery** of **New Zealand**?
* *Montana winery**
* Marlborough based winery*
77
What is the **labelling regulation** concerning **varietal, grape origin** and **vintage** in New Zealand
85%
78
# What is the northern most sub-region of:
**Canterbury GI**
**Canterbury Plains**
79
# What are the main natural features of
**Central Otage GI**
* Southern Alps
* *Rain shadow effect*
* Lake Wanaka
* Waitaki River
* *In Northern Central Otago*
80
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Ngaruroro River Valley**
* *Hawkes Bay GI**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
81
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Te Awanga**
* *Hawkes Bay GI**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
82
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Martinborough GI**
* *Wairarapa GI**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
83
Name the **most planted variety** until the 1960's in New Zealand
**Albany Surprise**
84
# What are the sub-regions of:
**Northland Region**
* Kerikeri
* Kaitaia
* Whangarei
85
What is the **southern most** sub-region of the **Marlborough GI**?
**Awatere Valley**
86
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Mohaka**
* *Hawkes Bay GI**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
87
Who's **James Busby**?
* **First record of wine production** in New Zealand, in **1830's.**
* He was a British minister
* He created the **first commercial estate** of New Zealand
* *He was also involved into New South Wales wine dynamic*
88
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Alexandra Basin**
* *Easternmost sub-zone of Central Otago GI**
* Southern Island of New Zealand*
89
**When** has the **abolition of wine** and alcohol release been ended for **wine shops** in New Zealand?
1955
90
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Upper Moutere**
* *Nelson GI**
* Southern Island of New Zealand*
91
# Name some important producers of:
**Marlborough GI**
* Cloudy Bay
* *Create by David Honen*
* *Currently owns by LVMH*
* Allan Scott
* Fromm Hunter's
* Saint Clair
* Spy Valley
92
# Name all sub-zones of:
**Central Otago GI**
**_From West to East:_**
* Gibbston
* Wanaka
* Cromwell Basin
* Bannockburn
* Bendigo
* Alexandra Basin
93
When was the **first record** of **wine production** in New Zealand?
**Who's** behind it?
In **1860's**
**James Busby** planted French and Spanish vines cutting in his estate in **Northland**
94
# What are the main regions of the:
**Northern Island GI** of New Zealand
**_From North to South:_**
* Northland
* Auckland GI
* Waikato / Bay of Plenty
* Gisborne GI
* Hawkes Bay GI
* Wairarapa GI
95
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Kumeu GI**
* *Auckland GI**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
96
# What are the sub-regions of:
**Hawkes Bay GI**
* **_Coastal area:_**
* Te Awanga
* Northern Esk Valley
* **_River valleys:_**
* Mohaka River Valley
* Tutarkuri river Valley
* Ngaruroro river valley
* **_Alluvial plains:_**
* Korokipo
* Bridge Pa
* Gimblett Gravel
* Ohiti
* **_Hillsides_**:
* Havelock North
97
# What is the major influence in
**Northland GI**
**The Pacific ocean**
Ocean is always less than 50 km from any places in the region.
98
# What are the main varieties of:
**Canterbury GI**
* **Sauvignon Blanc**
* **Pinot Noir**
* Riesling
* Pinot Gris
* Chardonnay
99
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Northern Esk Valley**
* *Hawkes Bay GI:**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
100
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Clevedon**
* *Auckland GI**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
101
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Bridge Pa**
Alluvial plains of **Hawkes Bay GI**
*Northern Island of New Zealand*
102
What is the **superficie** of **Nelson GI**?
* *1,150 Ha**
* 2017 report*
103
What are the **official** sub-zone of **Auckland GI**?
* Matakana GI
* Kumeu GI
* Waiheke Island GI
104
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Esk River Valley**
* *Hawkes Bay GI**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
105
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Waiheke Island GI**
* *Auckland GI**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
106
Who's created the **Cloudy Bay Winery**?
When was it?
Cape Mentelle winery owner's **David Honen**
He first created it in **1985**
* *Now owned by LVMH as well as Cape Mentelle*
107
# What are the soils type of
**Gisborne GI**
* **Fine alluvial** silt near Waipaoa River
* **Heavier clay loam** on the plain
108
Where was the **first vine planted** in **New Zealand**?
**In Northland's sub region Kerikeri**
In 1819
* *There was no reccord of wine production at this time*
* ***Samuel Marsden**, a missionary, brough 100 vine cutting to its mission station.*
109
# What’s re the sub-zones of:
**Wairarapa GI**
* **Martinborough GI**
* Gladstone GI
* Masterton
110
# Name some iconic producers of:
**Hawkes Bay GI**
* Trinity Hiill
* Bridge Pa
* Craggy Range
* Esk Valley Estate
* Sacred Hill
* Sileni
111
When did **wineries** receive the right **sell wine to drink on site** in New Zealand?
1976
112
Explain the **main natural influences** for **grape growing** in New Zealand?
* **High ocean influences** in any places of the country.
* *Maritime climat*
* **Southern Alps** protect most vineyard of the southern island from the **cold western winds**
113
Is **Auckland** an **official GI** region?
Yes
114
# What is the average superficie of:
**Canterbury GI**
Less than **1500 Ha** of vine in production
*From the 2017's report*
115
A grape spirit with GI denomination in New Zealand has a particular regulation.
**What it is?**
**100% of grapes** must be **sourced** from the denominated GI
116
# Name some winery under the umbrella of:
**Constellation New Zealand**
* Kim Crawford
* Nobilo
* Monkey Bay
117
# What are the sub-region of:
**Nelson GI**
* Waimea Plains
* Upper Montere (Montere Hills)
* Motueka
* Takaka (Golden Bay)
118
# Where are the following river located in:
* Ngaruroro river
* Tukituki river
Both are majors rivers of **Hawke's Bay GI**
*Northern island of New Zealand*
119
What **winery** first showed up the **high standard quality** of Marlborough wines?
* *Cloudy Bay winery**
* Established in 1985*
120
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Motueka**
* *Nelson GI**
* Southern Island of New Zealand*
121
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Patutahi Plateau**
* *Gisborne GI**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
122
# What are the 2 official GI’s sub-zones of:
**Wairarapa GI**
* Martinborough GI
* Gladstone GI
123
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Tutaekuri River Valley**
River Valley sector of **Hawkes Bay GI**
*Northern Island of New Zealand*
124
# Name the most important varieties of:
**Hawkes Bay GI**
Merlot CS Malbec SB Chardonnay + PG, PN, Syrah
125
# What is the main soil type of:
**Canterbury GI**
* **Canterbury Plains:** Slit loams over gravels
* **Waipara River**: more gravelly
* **Eastern Waipara**: various clay-limestone
126
1. Who's **first planted vine** in New Zealand?
2. Can you precise **the date**
3. Where was it?
1. Christian Missionary immigrant
2. In 1819
3. In the North Island
127
# What is the current superficie of vine in:
**Hawkes Bay GI**
More than **4,500 Hectares**
128
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Coromandel Peninsula**
* *Bay of Plenty / Waikato Region**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
129
# What is the current vine superficie in production of:
**Central Otago GI**
Slightly less than **2,000 Hectares**
130
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Cromwell Basin**
* *Central Otago GI**
* Southern Island of New Zealand*
131
What is the **wettest** and **coolest** island of New Zealand?
**North island**
*The south island benefit from the **rain shadow** of the Southern Alps mountains creating a special warmer climate and a full eastern exposure.*
132
# What is the current vine superficie of vine in:
**Auckland GI**
Around **325 Hectares**
133
# What is the main soil type of:
**Marlborough GI**
**Variable Shallow:
Valley floor:** Stony soil and deep sandy loam
**Hillside:** Clay base soils
134
# Explain the following expression:
**"Six o'clock swill"**
* A **prohibition** like mesure came in **New Zealand** during the **World War I**
* It was **restricting bars, pubs and restaurants** from late poring wine and alcohol.
* They were **not allow to serve any drops of alcohol** after 6 o'clock
* Lasted **until 1967**
135
# Who’s behind:
The **first single varietal** wine in New Zealand
**Montana Winery**
In 1976
## Footnote
*It was a Gisborne's Chardonnay.*
136
When has the last "**dry area**" been ended in New Zealand?
In the **1990's**
137
# What is the largest mountain range of:
The **Southern Island** of **New Zealand**
**Southern Alps**
138
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Henderson**
* *Auckland GI**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
139
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Wanaka**
* *Central Otago GI**
* Southern Island of New Zealand*
140
# Name some wineries of:
**Auckland GI**?
* Villa Maria
* Kumeu Village
* Pleasant Valley
* Stony Ridge
* Constellation NZ:
* *Kim Crawford*
* *Nobilo*
* *Monkey Bay*
141
New Zealand is so well know for its **Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc.**
However nowadays, there is many other varieties showing a brigh future.
## Footnote
**Could you name some?**
* Pinot Noir
* Chardonnay
* Syrah
* Cabernet Sauvignon
* Merlot
* Riesling
142
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Lake Taupo**
* *Bay of Plenty / Waikato Region**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
143
All the wine regions of the Southern Island of New Zealand receive a rain shadow from the Southern Alps mountain.
Only one of them is exempt of it.
**What region is it?**
* *Nelson**
* Located on the Western coast*
This makes it **the wettest** region of the island
144
Marlborough is the largest wine producing region of New Zealand.
## Footnote
**How much hectares does it represent from the national superficie?**
**70%** of the **national vine acreage** are located within the Marlborough GI
145
What is the **latitude** of the **Southern Island of New Zealand?**
What other world vineyards are on the same level?
**45° South**
The **Rhone Valley** and **Bordeaux** are on the same l'attitude North
146
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Bendigo**
* *Central Otago GI**
* Southern Island of New Zealand*
147
Are **the vineyards** of New Zealand often **mechanisable**?
**Yes**
Most vineyard of the country are on flat land or gentle slopes, easy to mechanise
## Footnote
*Harvest and most vineyard works are often made via tractors. Labour is very expensive in the country*
148
# What are the sub-regions of:
**Bay of Plenty / Waikato**
* Te Kauwhata
* Te Awamutu
* Coromandel Peninsula
* Lake Taupo
* Hamilton
* Rotorua
149
# Where is the following sub-region located in:
**Havelock North**
* *Hawkes Bay GI**
* Northern Island of New Zealand*
150
Who was a the **first biodynamic** producer of the **Southern Hemisphere**?
**Milton winery**
From Gisbourne in New Zealand
151
To be certified as **"Sustainable Wine"**, what goals must a winery meet?
Under the "**New Zealand Winegrowers' Sustainable" Policy** wine must be made of:
* 100% certified grapes
* 100% certified winemaking facilities
* *Wineries are audited regularly by independent chambers*
152
What country first established a **nationwide sustainability program**?
* *New Zealand**
* Back to 1997*
153
Why is the **SWNZ**\* so **reputed** across the world?
## Footnote
*Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand program*
* Because **98%** of the total **national vineyard acreage** are certified sustainable through the program,
* *7% of them are recognised as organic too.*
* It was also the **first nationwide program** in the world.
154
The **Sustainable WInegrowing New Zealand Program** covers 6 main focus.
## Footnote
**What are they?**
1. Climate Change
2. Water
3. Waste
4. Soil
5. Pest and Disease
6. People
