New Zealand Regions

Question 1

In which region is the majority of New Zealand’s sparkling white wine produced?

Answer 1

Marlborough

Question 2

Which region grows around 70% of the national Syrah plantings?

Answer 2

Hawke’s Bay

Question 3

Sauvignon Blanc is planted predominantly in which wine region?

Answer 3

Marlborough

Question 4

Classic Bordeaux blends are largely produced in which region?

Answer 4

Hawke’s Bay

Question 5

What are the top 3 export destinations for New Zealand wine (accounting for roughly 80% of the total wine exports)?

Answer 5

US, UK and Australia

Question 6

What are the 3 main production areas for New Zealand Pinot Noir?

Answer 6

Martinborough, Marlborough and Central Otago

Question 7

In which region would find Ormond, Patutahi and Manutuke?

Answer 7

Gisborne

Question 8

Gimblett Gravels is a wine growing district within which region of New Zealand?

Answer 8

Hawke’s Bay

Question 9

Which wine region has the largest plantings of Pinot Noir?

Answer 9

Marlborough

Question 10

Which is New Zealand’s smallest Geographical Indication (GI)?

Answer 10

Northland

Question 11

Which 3 regions contain the largest number of wineries?

Answer 11

Marlborough, Central Otago and Auckland

Question 12

Is Marlborough one of New Zealand’s most sunny and dry regions or one of its coldest and rainiest?

Answer 12

Most sunny and dry

Question 13

Which of New Zealand’s wine regions was established in the early 1900s by Croatian, Lebanese and English winemakers?

Answer 13

Auckland

Question 14

Would you find the Bay of Plenty on New Zealand’s North or South Islands?

Answer 14

North

Question 15

Which is the oldest wine region in New Zealand?

Answer 15

Hawke’s Bay

Question 16

What is the most northerly wine region in New Zealand?

Answer 16

Northland

Question 17

Is the Waitaki River Basin considered to be New Zealand’s oldest or newest wine growing region?

Answer 17

Newest

Question 18

In which region would you find the Wairau, Waihopai and Awatere Valleys?

Answer 18

Marlborough

Question 19

Does Auckland generally have shallow, stony soils or rich, clay, volcanic soils?

Answer 19

Predominantly clay, volcanic soils

Question 20

What is the name of the Phylloxera resistant vine that was New Zealand’s most widely planted grape variety in 1960?

Answer 20

The Isabella vine, nicknamed Albany Surprise

Question 21

Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Viognier are becoming increasingly popular plantings in which 3 South Island areas?

Answer 21

Waipara, Central Otago and Marlborough

Question 22

Which wine region translates as ‘glistening waters’ in Maori?

Answer 22

Wairarapa

Question 23

What percentage of grapes must have come from Gimblett Gravels in order for a producer to claim the brand name?

Answer 23

95%

Question 24

Which region in New Zealand has the sunniest climate with an annual average sunshine total that is approximately the same as Tuscany?

Answer 24

Nelson

Question 25

Roughly what percentage of New Zealand wineries now hold organic certification?

Answer 25

1%

Question 26

Gewürztraminer is planted extensively in which North Island wine region?

Answer 26

Gisborne

Question 27

What are Nelson’s two sub-regions?

Answer 27

Moutere Hills, Waimea Plains

Question 28

New Zealand’s highest mountain Aoraki-Mount Cook is situated in which wine region?

Answer 28

Canterbury

Question 29

What are Gisborne’s three sub-regions?

Answer 29

Ormond, Patutahi, Manutuke

Question 30

In which wine region would you find Martinborough?

Answer 30

Wairarapa

Question 31

Which wine region’s soil is heavily influenced by five major rivers running through it, one of which is the Ngaruroro?

Answer 31

Hawke’s Bay

Question 32

What are Auckland’s three sub-regions?

Answer 32

Waiheke Island, West Auckland, Matakana