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New Zealand Wineries Trivia Quiz

The New Zealand wine industry is blossoming and gained much international kudos. Take this quiz and visit some of our great wine growing areas.

A multiple-choice quiz by essjaynz. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
essjaynz

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
186,066

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
598

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the beautiful Hauraki Gulf is Waiheke Island, it is gaining a great reputation as a producer of quality Burgundy style reds. Which of the following vineyards is not on Waiheke Island? Hint

Obsidian Vineyard

Stonyridge Vineyard

Goldwater Estate

Crab Farm Winery

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Question 2 of 10

2. The wine that put New Zealand winegrowers on the map was Sauvignon Blanc, this can vary from very grassy and herbaceous, to smooth and oaky. The Marlborough district in the South Island is revered as the premium area for "sav blanc" which of the following vineyards is based there? Hint

Peacock Ridge

Cloudy Bay

Kumeu River

The Stables

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Question 3 of 10

3. Kumeu River Wines was established in Kumeu, Northwest of Auckland in 1944 and was one of the first vineyards in New Zealand. What area did the founders Mick and Kat� Brajkovich and their son Mat� come from? Hint

Hungary

Dalmatia

Italy

Poland

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Question 4 of 10

4. Matua Valley Wines began as a small, family-run winery in 1973. In 2004 the winery celebrated the 30 year anniversary of the first production of Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand. Where is the Winery situated? Hint

West Auckland

Canterbury

Waiheke Island

Hawkes Bay

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Question 5 of 10

5. West Auckland has some of New Zealand's premier wineries and three of the following can all be visited and wines sampled on a days outing from Auckland. Which one is not situated in West Auckland? Hint

Coopers Creek

Soljans Estate Winery

West Brook Winery

Siefried's

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Question 6 of 10

6. We are now living in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty area and have been visiting the many fine local wineries. Which winery is not in this area? Hint

Mills Reef Winery

Rongopai Wines

Morton Estate

Kemblefield Estate Winery

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Question 7 of 10

7. Martinborough is a highly accalaimed wine growing area of the Wairarapa in the lower North Island. Pinot Noir is the region's most successful and planted grape variety. Which of the following wineries isn't located at Martinborough? Hint

Waipara Springs

Margrain Vineyard

Palliser Estate

Ata Rangi

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Canterbury wine region is home to the pretty and very English city of Christchurch - the largest city in the South Island. The first vineyard was planted in 1977. There are over 40 wineries in Canterbury which of the following isn't located there? Hint

Kaituna Valley Wines

Pegasus Bay

Chard Farm

Giesen Wine Estate

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Question 9 of 10

9. Gisborne in the North Island is the first wine growing region in the world to see the sun rise. Chardonnay is the most popular grape variety with over half the area planted with it. Which of these Chardonnays isn't produced from grapes grown in Gisborne? Hint

Goldwater Zell Chardonnay

Ormond Estate Chardonnay

Cottage Block Chardonnay

Corban's Private Bin Chardonnay

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Question 10 of 10

10. Talented New Zealand actor Sam Neill established Two Paddocks at Gibbston, Central Otago in 1993. He began by planting five acres of Pinot Noir. Which of the following wineries is not in the Central Otago region? Hint

Rippon Vineyard

Gibbston Valley Wines

Peregrine Wines

Millton Vineyard

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the beautiful Hauraki Gulf is Waiheke Island, it is gaining a great reputation as a producer of quality Burgundy style reds. Which of the following vineyards is not on Waiheke Island?

Answer: Crab Farm Winery

The climate on Waiheke Island can be several degrees (Celsius) warmer than the rest of Auckland and this has produced some magnificent vintages. Crab Farm Winery is situated in the Hawkes Bay. It was originally tidal and had hundreds of crabs. In 1931 the great Hawke's Bay earthquake lifted the land above sea level enabling a vineyard and winery to be built in 1987.

Answer: Cloudy Bay

An extract from the Winemakers Notes for the "2004" vintage follows. "Pale straw green in colour and strikingly aromatic, the 2004 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc evokes memories of a late summer picnic ... the spiciness of vine ripened tomatoes with freshly picked basil, red currants, juicy mandarins and a zesty lemon cake." Wow that does sound like a picnic in a bottle...

Answer: Dalmatia

Kumeu River formerly San Marino Vineyards is still a family run business. In 1958 Mat� married Melba, and she has continued running the vineyard with their three sons Michael, Milan and Paul, after his death in 1992.

Answer: West Auckland

Situated in picturesque Waimauku Valley in West Auckland. In 2002 Matua Valley Wines Ararimu Chardonnay 2000 became the 'world's best chardonnay', winning the International Wine and Spirit Competition Champion Chardonnay award.

Answer: Siefried's

Siefried's Winery is situated in Nelson and was established in 1973. Among their many awards were two gold medals at the 2000 International Wine Challenge with two different Chardonnays. With friends we have enjoyed many pleasant outings to the wineries of West Auckland which also include; Nobilos/Selaks, Babich, St Jerome, Mazuran's, Kumeu River, Nobilo/Selaks, Harrier's Rise, Kerr Farm, and Lincoln Estate.

6. We are now living in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty area and have been visiting the many fine local wineries. Which winery is not in this area?

Answer: Kemblefield Estate Winery

Californians John Kemble and Kaar Field established Kemblefield Estate Winery in 1992 in the Hawkes Bay. John felt the unique microclimate was similar to California. Kemblefield was the first vineyard in New Zealand to plant and harvest the grape varietal Zinfandel.

Answer: Waipara Springs

The average vineyard size in Martinborough is around 12 acres, less than half the national average. There are over 20 wineries within walking distance of the town of Martinborough, with many premium award winners amongst them. Martinborough is only one and a quarter hours' drive from the capital of New Zealand - Wellington. Waipara Springs is situated north of Canterbury in the South Island.

Answer: Chard Farm

Giesen Wine Estate is the largest and one of the earliest vineyards in Canterbury. Their award winning Botrytis Riesling is their best known wine. Pegasus Bay and Kaituna Valley are also multi award winning wineries. Chard Farm is located in Queenstown, Central Otago and was established in 1987.

Answer: Goldwater Zell Chardonnay

Goldwater Estate on Waiheke island produces Zell Chardonnay from grapes grown in Marlborough and Waiheke Island.

Answer: Millton Vineyard

Milton Vineyard is situated at Gisborne in the North Island.
Central Otago is the most southern wine producing region in the world. Queenstown is the most famous tourist destination in Central Otago. The summers are hot and dry with snowy cold winters. At the London International Wine Challenge in 2000 the Gibbston Valley Reserve Pinot Noir was named the Champion Pinot Noir in the world!

Source: Author essjaynz

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