South Island

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Nelson in the south island

Question 2

Approximately how much of Marlborough’s vineyards does Montana/Pernod Ricard own?

Answer 2

about two thirds

Question 3

How much of NZs total wine production is made in Marlborough?

Answer 3

Over half

Question 4

What is Marlborough known for producing outside of Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 4

Sparkling Wines

Question 5

What are the 3 major subregions of Marlborough?

Answer 5

Wairau Valley- north

Southern Valleys- central

Awatere Valley- south

Question 6

Is irrigation utilized in Marlborough?

Answer 6

Yes it is widespread

Question 7

What is New Zealand’s fastest growing wine region?

Answer 7

Canterbury

Question 8

What are the unofficial subregions of Cantebury?

Answer 8

Waipara- north

Cantebury Plains

Question 9

What region has the highest altitude in NZ?

Answer 9

Central Otago

Question 10

What are Central Otago’s unofficial subregions?

Answer 10

Alexandria

Cromwell Basin

Wanaka

Gibbston

Bannockburn

Bendigo

Question 11

What are the subregions of Nelson?

Answer 11

Waimea Plains

Moutere Hills

Motueka

Takaka (Golden Bay)