North Island

Question 1

Where was New Zealand’s first vines planted? It is also the smallest and northernmost area of production.

Answer 1

Northland

Question 2

What is New Zealand’s largest city?

Answer 2

Auckland

Question 3

What do they grow in Auckland?

Answer 3

Chardonnay, Syrah, Merlot

Question 4

What is a nested GI within Auckland?

Answer 4

Waiheke

Question 5

The bulk of the North Island’s production is concentrated where,

Answer 5

The central and southern regions of Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, and Wairarapa

Question 6

Hawkes Bay has the North Island’s ____ climate

Answer 6

Driest

Question 7

What is commonly planted in Hawke’s Bay?

Answer 7

Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 8

Hawke’s Bay is one of the most important red wine regions in North Island due to this kind of soil:

Answer 8

Greywacke gravel to heavy silt to sandy loam

Question 9

What is the sub region within Hawkes Bay that is establishing a reputation for good Syrah and Bordeaux style blends?

Answer 9

Gimblett Gravels

Question 10

Which region are the first vines in the world to see the sun each day

Answer 10

Gisborne in North Island

Question 11

What is Gisborne known for?

Answer 11

White varietals such as Chardonnay, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Gris, Gewürtraminer, Viognier

Question 12

What is the southernmost region on the North Island?

Answer 12

Wairarapa

Question 13

What is the subregion within Wairarapa known for Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 13

Martinborough