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New Zealand Flashcards

1
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What is the southernmost region on the North Island? What is the well-known subregion?

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Wairarapa - Martinborough

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What are the regions of NZ’s South Island?

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-Nelson-Marlborough-Canterbury-Central Otago

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What latitude is Central Otago located on?

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45th parallel

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What is NZ’s largest winemaking company?

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Montana (now operates as Pernod Ricard NZ)

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What is the northernmost region on NZ’s South Island?

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Nelson

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What was the “Six O’clock Swill”?

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-Brought on by the temperance movement-An early closing for pubs-Instituted in Australia and NZ during WWI-Lasted in NZ until 1967

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Who made Traditional Method Sparklingwines reputable from Marlborough?

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The same producer’s who made NZ SB a household name: Cloudy Bay, Kim Crawford, Hunter’s

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What portion of NZ’s wine is produced in Marlborough? Montana controls what portion of the vineyards there?

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-Over half-Nearly two-thirds, through subsidiaries

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9
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What is required to use “Gimblett Gravels” or “Gimblett Gravels Winegrowing District” on a label?

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It is a trademark of the Gimblett Gravels Winegrowers AssociationThe producers must:-Be a member of the association-Harvest grapes from a vineyard with 95% of the appellation’s defined soil characteristics-Source 95% of the grapes from within the appellationAny producer using the “Gimblett Gravels” logo is subject to audit

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What percentage is required in NZ for vintage and varietal to be stated on the label?

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-85% -But both are optional-This will extend to regions once tey are legally defined

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11
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New Zealand has the ___________ average price per bottle in the world.

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highest

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12
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What region is the largest producer of red wines in NZ?

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Hawke’s Bay

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What are the subregions of Auckland?

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-Kumeu-Waiheke Island-Matakana-They are known for premium red blends and varietal wines

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What is Gisborne also known as?

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Poverty Bay

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What are the notable unofficial subregions of Hawke’s Bay? What are they known for?

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-Gimblett Gravels - Syrah & Bordeaux-blends-Ngatarawa - Merlot-Esk Valley-Dartmoor Valley

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Who release NZ’s first screwcap wine? What program was launched in 2001? What percentage of the country’s wines are screwcap?

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-Kim Crawford-Screwcap Initiative-Today over 85%

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17
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In 1960, what was NZ’s most planted variety?

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“Albany Surprise” a synonym for Isabella

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Who was Romeo Bragato?

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-An Austrian viticulturist from Victoria charged by the NZ Department of Agriculture to study the nation’s vineyards and combat phylloxera-He identified many of NZ’s modern wine regions (with the important exception of Marlborough)-Educated growers on the merits of grafting onto American disease resistant root stock

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What are New Zealand’s North Island regions?

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-Northland-Auckland-Waikato/Bay of Plenty-Gisborne-Hawke’s Bay-Wellington (Wairapa)

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What was NZ’s first varietal wine?

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Gisborne Chardonnay by Montana

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What island had vines planted first?

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North Island in 1819

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22
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Montana formed an alliance with which Champagne house in 1988?

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Deutz

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23
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When was Cloudy Bay established? By whom?

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1985 - David Hohnen of Cape Mentelle

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What are the 3 subregions of Marlborough?

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-Warau Valley (north)-Southern Valley (Central)-Awatare Valley (South)

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25
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What is the most exported brand in NZ?

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Montana’s Lindauer brand sparkling wines

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26
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Who was James Busby?

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-A British Minister-Involved in early viticultural efforts in NSW-Planted a small vineyard of French & Spanish cuttings on his estate in Northland-He wrote 3 documents on viticulture before penning NZ’s seminal political docs

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27
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What is the fastest growing region in NZ? Why?

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Cantebury - the success of the Waipara Valley subregion

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28
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What are the best known subregions of Central Otago?

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-Wanaka-Gibbston-Alexandra-Cromwell Basin

29
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What is Cloudy Bay’s prestige Sauvignon Blanc bottling? What makes it unique?

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Te Koko, which utilizes barrel fermentation (some new oak) along with barrel aging and indigenous yeasts

30
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Who produces Pinot Noir with Cornish Point and Calvert on the label and from where?

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Felton Road produces these wines from their much acclaimed vineyards in Central Otago

31
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Name 4 sub-regions of Central Otago?

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Wanaka, Gibbston, Alexandra, Cromwell Basin/Lowburn/Pisa, Bannockburn, Bendigo

32
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What is the only region in NZ to experience a continental climate?

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Central Otago

33
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What larger region is Waipara Valley a part of?

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Canterbury

34
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What are the 3 sub-regions of Marlborough, from north to south?

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Wairau Valley, Southern Valleys, Awatere Valley

35
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What region of New Zealand has the country’s highest altitudes?

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Central Otago

36
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What Champagne producer did Montana team up with to make bubbly in Marlborough?

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Deutz

37
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What valley spans the border of Canterbury & Central Otago?

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Waitaki Valley

38
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Who makes Coleraine? Where from and what is it?

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Te Mata, from Havelock Hills in Hawkes Bay. Cab/Cab Franc/Merlot.

39
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What company controls 2/3 of Marlborough’s vineyards?

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Montana

40
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What is the southernmost region on the North Island of NZ?

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Wairarapa/Wellington

41
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What is the northern most region on the South Island of NZ?

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Nelson

42
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What region is Martinborough a sub-region of? On what island?

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Wairarapa/Wellington on the North Island.

43
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What is the coolest region on the North Island of New Zealand?

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Gisborne

44
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Name the 4 main regions of the South Island of New Zealand.

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Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury, Central Otago.

45
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What specific region is the first to see sunlight each day?

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Gisborne, NZ (North Island)

46
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What NZ region is also known as Poverty Bay?

A

Gisborne

47
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Who makes The Terraces? What is it and where from?

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Esk Valley; blend of Malbec, Merlot, and Cab Franc (co-fermented) from Hawkes Bay.

48
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Name four sub-regions of Hawkes Bay.

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Gimblett Gravels, Esk Valley, Dartmoor Valley, Ngatarawa

49
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What styles of wine are more prominent in Gimblett Gravels?

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Red Bordeaux blends and Syrah.

50
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Soils laid down by the Ngaruroro River lend this trademarked wine region its name. What is it? What larger region is it a part of?

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Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay.

51
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What river created the unique terroir of Gimblett Gravels?

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Ngaruroro River.

52
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What is the most planted red grape in Hawkes Bay?

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Merlot

53
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What region is NZ’s largest producer of red wine? What is the most planted grape there?

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Hawkes Bay; Chardonnay

54
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What is NZ’s driest region?

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Hawkes Bay

55
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What region are Montana & Villa Maria HQ’ed in?

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Auckland, NZ

56
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Define the climate of the northern regions of NZ’s North Island (Northland, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Auckland).

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Moderate, rainy, maritime. Frost and rot are prevalent.

57
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Name three sub-regions of Auckland? Which enjoys a singular dry, hilly, sunny climate?

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Kumeu, Waiheke Island, and Matakana. Waiheke Island is dry, hilly, and sunny.

58
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What is NZ’s smallest area of production?

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Northland

59
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Name the six main growing regions of the North Island of NZ?

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Northland, Auckland, Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa/Wellington.

60
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What percentage of grapes have to come from a specific NZ region to be labeled as such? Varietal? Vintage?

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Regions are not legally defined. Vintage & Varietal – 85%

61
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Who was the first in NZ to commercially release a wine under screwcap and in what year?

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Kim Crawford, 2001.

62
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What climate cognate is often given for the North Island of NZ?

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Bordeaux

63
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NZ boasts being the world’s _______ most and ________ most growing region.

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Southern and eastern

64
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When was Cloudy Bay launched?

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1985

65
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What are the second and third most planted grapes of NZ?

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Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

66
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What and when was the first varietal wine of NZ’s to be released?

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Montana’s Gisborne Chardonnay in 1973.

67
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Who released the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and in what year?

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Montana, 1979

68
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What is NZ’s largest winemaking company?

A

Montana

69
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Who makes Te Koko? What is it?

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Cloudy Bay’s premier SB. Barrel fermentation, aging and lees.

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