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Question 1

What is New Zealand’s sunniest and rainiest wine producing region?

Answer 1

Nelson, the northernmost region on the South Island

Question 2

What do they grow in Nelson?

Answer 2

Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay

Question 3

Marlborough produces how much of the entire country’s wine?

Answer 3

70%

Question 4

Which producers made Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc a household name?

Answer 4

Cloudy Bay, Kim Crawford, and Hunter’s

Question 5

Besides Sauvignon Blanc, what other wines do they make in Marlborough?

Answer 5

Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and traditional method sparkling wines

Question 6

What are the three major subregions of Marlborough?

Answer 6

The northern Wairau Valley, the central Southern Valleys, and the southernmost Awatere Valley

Question 7

What are climate and soil type of Marlborough?

Answer 7

Hot summer moderated by cool nights with dry lengthy growing season. The soils are alluvial loam topsoil over gravel.

Question 8

What is South of Marlborough?

Answer 8

Canterbury

Question 9

What is the world’s southernmost region?

Answer 9

Central Otago

Question 10

What is famous in Central Otago?

Answer 10

Pinot Noir

Question 11

What is the only region in New Zealand to experience a true continental climate?

Answer 11

Central Otago

Question 12

What are some notable producers of Central Otago?

Answer 12

Felton Road, Mt. Difficulty, Rippon