The Wine Profile

1 The Gisborne wine region is centred on a small city on New Zealand's east coast. What is the name of the city the region takes its name from?

A Nelson B Napier C Blenheim D Gisborne

2 How does Gisborne differ geographically from most of New Zealand's other wine regions?

A It lies remote and isolated from major centres B It sits on a small island of its own C It sits high up in the mountains D It lies far inland with no coastline

3 What type of wine do most people associate with Gisborne, and on which does the region's public image rest?

A Easy-drinking, sun-ripened white wine B Powerful, dark red wines C Dry, tart sparkling wines D Sweet port-style fortified wines

4 What does Gisborne lean on heavily in its marketing, thanks to its easterly position?

A Its sunshine hours and its early-morning light B Its steep vineyards on high hillside slopes C Its cold winters with plentiful snowfall D Its cool mists during the summer mornings

5 What stands out about the Gisborne area in terms of its cultural history and people?

A A heritage shaped by German winegrowing tradition B A long history of Italian immigration C A strong Māori cultural presence and history D A population founded by French missionaries

6 What role has Gisborne historically played in New Zealand's wine industry?

A A region known for many small family-owned top estates B A region specialising in the import of foreign wine C A region that mainly exported finished bottled wine D A region of grape growers supplying larger wine companies