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Central Otago
Geography & Climate · 6 questions · 400 pts
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New Zealand
Central Otago
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1
In which country is the wine region of Central Otago located?
A
South Africa
B
New Zealand
C
Australia
D
Chile
2
On which of New Zealand's islands is the wine region of Central Otago located?
A
Stewart Island
B
The South Island
C
Waiheke Island
D
The North Island
3
What distinguishes Central Otago's location from most other wine regions in New Zealand?
A
It lies inland, set well away from the sea
B
It sits directly beside a long sandy beach
C
It sits on a small island off the coast
D
It lies on a peninsula out in the ocean
4
During which part of the year does the grape harvest take place in Central Otago?
A
In spring, around September
B
In early summer, around June
C
In midwinter, around January
D
In autumn, around March and April
5
What does the landscape look like where Central Otago's vineyards sit, near the tourist town of Queenstown?
A
Flat lowland plains with no relief
B
Marshy coastland with lagoons and wetlands
C
Vast desert sand with few watercourses
D
Steep mountains, glacial valleys and large lakes
6
How is Central Otago often described in relation to other wine regions of the world?
A
As the world's oldest continuous wine region
B
As one of the world's northernmost wine regions
C
As the world's highest-altitude wine region
D
As one of the world's southernmost wine regions
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