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What is the smallest and northernmost region of production in New Zealand?

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Northland

-produces less than 1% of the country’s total

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What is New Zealand’s largest city?

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Auckland

-but only contributes 2% of the nations total in wine production

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Name 3 of the 7 sub-regions of Auckland.

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Kumeu
Waiheke Island GI
Matakana GI
-premium red blends and varietal wines from Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Name 2 producers of Auckland.

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Montana (now under Pernod Ricard)

Villa Maria

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What is the climate of Northland, Auckland, and Waikoto?

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Maritime

  • moderate, rainy
  • rot and frost are chief viticulural hazards
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What sub-region of Auckland has a sunny, dry climate?

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Waiheke Island

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Where is the bulk of North Island’s wine production concentrated?

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Gisborne
Hawkes Bay
Wairarapa

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What is the 2nd largest region in New Zealand?

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Hawkes Bay

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What region of New Zealand is the driest?

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Hawkes Bay

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What are the 2 most planted grape varietals of Hawkes Bay?

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Merlot (1,080 ha)
Chardonnay (1,006 ha)

(Sauvignon Blanc-937 ha)

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What region of New Zealand produces the most red wines?

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Hawkes Bay

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Name 4 notable sub-regions of Hawkes Bay.

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Gimblett Gravels-Syrah and BDX blends
Ngatarawa-Merlot
Esk Valley
Dartmoor Valley

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Hawkes Bay has a range of altitudes and diverse soil types. Name 3 soil types.

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Greywacke Gravel
Heavy Silt
Sandy Loam

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What is the soil type of Gimblett Gravels?

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Deep shingle soils

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What is “Poverty Bay”?

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another name for Gisborne

-the first vines in the world to see the sun everyday

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Gisborne is New Zealand’s ______ largest producer.

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4th

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Chardonnay has replaced_______ as Gisborne’s most planted grape.

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Müller-Thurgau

-Gewürtztraminer also performs well but ref grapes struggle to ripen in the cool climate.

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What is the southernmost region of the North Island?

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Wairarapa

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What is the official name of the entire region of Wairarapa?

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Wellington

  • includes New Zealand’s capital city
  • Wairarapa is the only wine district
20
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Name the sub-region of Wairarapa where Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc are particularly successful.

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Martinborough

21
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What are the 2 official sub-regions of Auckland?

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Waikehe Island GI

Matakana GI

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What are the 5 unofficial sub-regions of Auckland?

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Kumeu/Huapai
Henderson
South Auckland
West Auckland
Clevedon
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What are the major red grapes of Northland GI?

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White: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Red: Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage

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Name 3 major producers of Northland GI.

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Karikari Estate
Okahu Estate
Masden Estate

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Name the 3 unofficial sub-regions of Northland GI.
Kerikeri Kaitaia Whangarei
26
What are the major grape varietals of Waikato/Bay of Plenty?
Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon
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How many ha under vine (in production) are there in Waikato/Bay of Plenty as of 2017?
3ha
28
Name 5 major natural features of Waikato Bay of Plenty.
``` Bay of Plenty Lake Taupo Waikato River Kaimai Range (Coastal) Hauhungaroa Range (to the west of Lake Taupo) ```
29
Name the 6 unofficial sub-regions of Waikato/ Bay of Plenty.
``` Te Kauwhata Te Awamutu Coromandel Peninsula Lake Taupo Hamilton Rotorua ```
30
What are 3 major natural features of Gisborne GI?
Waipoaoa River Poverty Bay Raukumara Range
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Name 2 major producers of Gisborne.
Millton | Brunton Road
32
Name the 9 unofficial sub-regions or Gisborne.
``` Golden Slope Ormond Ormond Valley Mautuke Central Valley River Point Patutahi Patutahi Plateau Waipaoa ```
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What are the divisions of Hawke's Bay's unofficial sub-regions?
``` River Valleys Coastal Plains Alluvial Plains Hillsides Central Hawke's Bay ```
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What are the 4 sub-regions of Hawke's Bay's River Valleys?
Mohaka Esk River Valley Tataekuri River Valley Ngaruroro River Valley
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What are the sub-regions of Hawke's Bay's Coastal Areas?
Te Awanga | Northern Esk Valley
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What are the subregions of Hawkes Bay's Alluvial plains?
Korokipo Bridge Pa Gimblett Gravels Ohiti
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What is the sub-region of Hawke's Bay's Hillsides?
Havelock North
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What are the requirements of the Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing District for labeling?
a producer must: - be a member of the Association - harvest grapes from a vineyard with 95% of the appellation's defined soil characteristics - source 95% of grapes from within the appellation - any producer using" Gimblett Gravels" logo is subject to audit.
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Name 4 natural features of Hawke's Bay GI.
- Heretaunga Plains - Hawke Bay - Ngaruroro River - Tukituki River
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Name some major producers of Hawke's Bay GI.
- Bridge Pa - Craggy Range - Esk Valley Estate - Ngatarawa - Sacred Hill - Sileni - Te Mata - Trinity Hill
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Hawkes Bay has a range of altitudes and diverse soil types. Name 3.
Greywacke gravel Heavy Silt Sandy Loam
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What is the soil type of Gimblett Gravels?
deep shingle soils
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What is the only official sub-region of Wairarapa GI?
Martinborough GI
44
Name the 2 unofficial sub-regions of Wairarapa?
Masterton | Gladstone
45
Name 3 major Natural Features of Wairarapa.
Aorangi Ranges Tararua Ranges Ruamahanga River
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Name 4 major producers of Wairarapa GI.
- Alta Rangi - Dry River - Palliser Estate - Voss Estate
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What are the major grapes of Wairarapa?
Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Gris

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