New Zealand

Question 1

Who produced first wines in NZ

Answer 1

James Busby

Question 2

Which is the largest winemaking company of NZ

Answer 2

Montana (Owned by Pernod Ricard)

Question 3

When was Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc launched

Answer 3

1985

Question 4

Which mountain range runs like a spine in southern island of NZ

Answer 4

Southern Alps

Question 5

What impact does Southern Alps have on the viticulture of South Island of NZ

Answer 5

It creates a rainshadow for eastern side of the mountain, resulting in lower rainfall, enabling better viticulture prospects

Question 6

Which organisation counts all producers and growers as its members in NZ

Answer 6

New Zealand wine growers

Question 7

Which producer released first wine under screwcap in NZ

Answer 7

Kim Crawford

Question 8

Which 3 GI’s in NZ cannot be changed or modified

Answer 8

New Zealand GI
North Island GI
South Island GI

Question 9

What are the minimum % required for origin, grape variety and vintage in NZ GI’s

Answer 9

85% of stated GI for wines
100% of stated GI for Spirits
85% of stated vintage
85% of the stated grape variety

Question 10

Where were the first wines in NZ planted

Answer 10

Northland

Question 11

Which region is named after NZ’s largest city

Answer 11

Auckland

Question 12

What are the subregions of Auckland GI

Answer 12

Kumeu GI
Waiheke GI
Matakana GI

Question 13

Which two big wine companies are based in Auckland

Answer 13

Montana

Villa Maria

Question 14

What kind of climate is found in Northland, Auckland and Waikato/Bay of plenty

Answer 14

Moderate, rainy maritime climate

Question 15

What re the Chief viticultural hazards in Northland, Auckland and Waikato/Bay of plenty

Answer 15

Frost in spring and autumns

Rot

Question 16

What is special about Waiheke island’s climate

Answer 16

Sunny, dry climate on lower western side of the island

Question 17

Which 3 regions in North island produce majority of North island’s wines

Answer 17

Gisborne
Hawkes Bay
Wairarapa

Question 18

What is the english name for Waikato

Answer 18

Bay of Plenty

Question 19

Which region has the driest climate in north island

Answer 19

Hawkes Bay

Question 20

What are the most planted varieties in Hawkes Bay

Answer 20

Chardonnay

Merlot

Question 21

What is Gimblett Gravels famous for? Where is it located

Answer 21

Located in Hawkes Bay

Famous for it’s deep shingle soils, source of good syrah and bordeaux blends

Question 22

Name notable subregions of Hawkes Bay

Answer 22

Gimblett Gravels
Esk Valley
Bridge Pa
Dartmoor Valley

Question 23

Which region in NZ is known as Poverty Bay

Answer 23

Gisborne

Question 24

Which is the eastern most wine region in the world

Answer 24

Gisborne

Question 25

Which district of Wellington in NZ is known for wines

Answer 25

Wairarapa

Question 26

Name a notable subregion of Wairarapa

Answer 26

Martinborough

Question 27

Which is NZ's sunniest and rainiest wine region

Answer 27

Nelson

Question 28

What are the factors limiting viticulture in Nelson

Answer 28

High land prices | Low availability of land

Question 29

Which Montana subsidieries control 2/3rd of Marlborough's vineyards

Answer 29

Brancott | Fairhall

Question 30

Which is the most exported sparkling wine brand of NZ

Answer 30

Lindauer

Question 31

Which Champagne house forged a partnership with Montana for sparkling wine production

Answer 31

Deutz

Question 32

What kind of climate is found in Marlborough

Answer 32

Average summer tempretaure 75 degrees F | Cool nights and dry, lengthy growing season

Question 33

What kind of soils are found in Marlborough

Answer 33

Sandy alluvial loam topsoil with gravel

Question 34

What kind of soils are found in Hawkes Bay

Answer 34

Diverse and Complex - Graywacke gravels, heavy silt and sandy loam all found in different parts and proportions

Question 35

Name three major subregions of Marlborough

Answer 35

Wairau Valley Southern Valley Awatare Valley

Question 36

Waipara Valley is a subregion of which NZ region

Answer 36

Canterbury

Question 37

Where is Banks Peninsula located? What is it

Answer 37

Located in Canterbury, it was a historical winemaking subregion, not recognised anymore

Question 38

Which region has the highest altitude in NZ

Answer 38

Central Otago

Question 39

What kind of climate do you find in Central Otago

Answer 39

Cool continental climate Significant diurnal differences Northern hillsides planted to take advantage of better sun exposure

Question 40

What are the challanges of growing grapes in Central Otago

Answer 40

Colder years are too cold to ripen most grapes | Spring frosts are a constant threat

Question 41

Name few notable subregions of Central otago

Answer 41

Wanaka Gibbston Alexandra Basin Cromwell Basin Bannockburn Bendigo

Question 42

Name few key producers of central otago

Answer 42

Felton Road Mt. Difficulty Rippon Estate Peregrine

Question 43

Name few key producers of Auckland

Answer 43

Nobilo Kim Crawford Matua Valley Stony Ridge

Question 44

Name subregions of Canterbury GI

Answer 44

Canterbury plains North Canterbury GI Waipara GI

Question 45

Name major producers of Canterbury

Answer 45

Pegasus Bay Pyramid Valley Mud House

Question 46

Which river flows through Central Otago

Answer 46

Waitaki River

Question 47

Name key producers of Gisbourne

Answer 47

Millton (first organic/bio producer of NZ) | Brunton Road

Question 48

Name the official subregion of Hawkes Bay GI

Answer 48

Central Hawkes Bay GI

Question 49

Name few notable producers of Hawkes Bay

Answer 49

Bridge Pa Craggy Range Sacred Hill Sileni Te Mata Trinity Hill Esk Valley Estate Ngatarawa

Question 50

Name major producers of Marlborough

Answer 50

Allan Scott Hunters Cloudy Bay Spy Valley St Clair Fromm

Question 51

Name few key producers from Nelson

Answer 51

Neudorf Greenhough Richmond Plains

Question 52

Name the subregions of Wairarapa GI

Answer 52

Martinborough GI | Gladstone GI

Question 53

Name some key producers in Wairarapa

Answer 53

Ata Rangi Palliser Estate Dry River Voss Estate

Question 54

Where is Waitaki Valley North Otago GI

Answer 54

Between Central Otago and Canterbury, on the banks of Waitaki river

Question 55

Where does Marlborough's best Pinot Noir comes from

Answer 55

Clay rich soils at the base of Wither Hills

Question 56

What are the subregions of Nelson

Answer 56

Waimea plains Moutere Hills