The Wine Profile

Bronze

Marlborough

Geography & Climate · 6 questions · 400 pts

1 In which country is the Marlborough wine region located?

A South Africa B Australia C New Zealand D Chile

2 Where in New Zealand is Marlborough located?

A On the central North Island B At the northeastern tip of the South Island C On the western coast of the South Island D On the far northern North Island

3 What role does Marlborough play in New Zealand's wine production?

A A small niche region among several B One of many regions of similar size C A region with no wine exports at all D The country's largest wine region by far

4 When during the year does the grape harvest normally take place in Marlborough?

A During spring, in September B During summer, in December C During autumn, in March and April D During winter, in July and August

5 How can Marlborough's climate best be described?

A Hot and very dry all year round B Mild and almost always cloudy C Cool but unusually sunny D Tropical and humid throughout the year

6 What gave Marlborough's most important vineyard plain its name?

A A bay along the plain's coastline B A river that runs through the plain C A glacier on the heights of the plain D A lake in the mountains above the plain