The Wine Profile

1 What drew the first European settlers to Central Otago in the 1860s, long before the wine region emerged?

A The building of a large harbour along the coastline B The discovery of rich coal deposits in the mountains C The discovery of gold in the region's rivers and valleys D The construction of the country's first railway line

2 When did Central Otago's modern wine industry emerge in earnest?

A During the great colonisation wave of the 1700s B During the Middle Ages, several hundred years ago C Shortly after Europeans first arrived in the area D During the late 20th century, fairly recently

3 Why is wine tasting such a popular activity among visitors to Central Otago?

A The region's vineyards lie close to the tourist hub Queenstown B The region offers free wine tasting by law C The vineyards are open only during a short season D The wine industry is the region's only attraction

4 Beyond the wine itself, what is Central Otago's identity as a wine region most strongly associated with?

A A flat and fertile agricultural lowland B A long unbroken coastline lined with sandy beaches C A densely populated, industrialised metropolitan area D A dramatic landscape of mountains, lakes and gold-mining country

5 Which activity is a central part of the wine culture for visitors to Central Otago?

A Picking grapes alongside the winemakers B Buying wine directly from the region's large co-op C Visiting the vineyards' own tasting rooms D Attending the region's annual wine auction

6 What kind of reputation has Central Otago built as a wine region?

A A region known for simple wines sold in cask packaging B A region known for sweet dessert wines in the budget segment C A region known for cheap table wines in large volumes D A region known for small-scale, premium-priced wines