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