Wine production in New Zealand - Quiz
- 1. What is the primary grape variety grown in New Zealand?
A) Cabernet Sauvignon
B) Merlot
C) Sauvignon Blanc
D) Chardonnay
- 2. Which region is known as the main wine-producing area in New Zealand?
A) Hawke's Bay
B) Waipara Valley
C) Central Otago
D) Marlborough
- 3. Which wine region is famous for Pinot Noir?
A) Marlborough
B) Martinborough
C) Canterbury
D) Central Otago
- 4. What is the main white grape variety after Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand?
A) Riesling
B) Chardonnay
C) Gewürztraminer
D) Pinot Grigio
- 5. What does 'vintage' refer to in the context of wine?
A) The type of grape used
B) The color of the wine
C) The alcohol content
D) The year the grapes were harvested
- 6. Which factor is most important for defining the terroir in wine production?
A) Labeling
B) Climate
C) Distribution
D) Bottling
- 7. What is a common wine fault that can occur due to improper storage?
A) Volatile Acidity
B) Oxidation
C) Cork Taint
D) Reduction
- 8. In what year did the New Zealand wine industry start to gain international attention?
A) 1980s
B) 1990s
C) 1970s
D) 2000s
- 9. Which organization oversees the regulations and quality control of wine in New Zealand?
A) New Zealand Sommelier Association
B) Marlborough Wine Association
C) Wine Institute of New Zealand
D) New Zealand Winegrowers
- 10. What process is used to enhance the sweetness of some New Zealand dessert wines?
A) Fermentation
B) Chaptalization
C) Botrytis
D) Carbonic Maceration
- 11. Which winemaking technique is commonly used in New Zealand to enhance flavor?
A) Carbonic Maceration
B) Malolactic Fermentation
C) Finning
D) Cold Soaking
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