4 SQUARE Wine Quiz: – Grape to Glass

How well do you know Hancocks Wine Brands ?

The world of wine is vibrant, constantly changing and ever so interesting. Everyday wine enthusiasts can learn & share their new experiences with good food & friends. So the following ‘Wine Quiz’ is a little bit of fun and learning for all - and for those a little more competitive a personal test of your wine knowledge.

● So you think you know where is Matawhero ?
● Or - You think you know where Jules Taylor makes her wine ?

Take this short '4 Square' Wine Quiz & find out.

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Matawhero Wines was originally founded by Bill Irwin - when he purchased land at Riverpoint Road at a time when people either raised livestock or grew maize - in which year did this wine journey begin…?

1968

1970

1973

1975

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In 1975 the first wines were produced under the Matawhero label. The label then & now features the iconic image of the Matawhero Church, the district’s oldest confirmed building. But what was the buildings first use…?

The building started its life as a local hostel.

The building started its life as a school room.

The building started its life as a private home.

The building started its life as a local store house.

3 / 12

Allan Scott is one of the true pioneers and a name synonymous with New Zealand’s acclaimed Marlborough wine region - having planted the region’s first vineyard in which of the following years…?

1973

1974

1975

1976

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Allan Scott the man is closely connect with and recognised as an iconic figure in the Marlborough wine region of New Zealand - but when was the wine company that bears his name established…?

Allan Scott Wines was established in 1980

Allan Scott Wines was established in 1982

Allan Scott Wines was established in 1986

Allan Scott Wines was established in 1990

5 / 12

In which of the following years did Richard Bunton (founder & chairmen of Rockburn Wines) first establish a 3ha 'hobby' block vineyard near Lake Hayes near Arrowtown, Central Otago - New Zealand...?

1991

1993

1995

1997

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Back in 2005 which of the following people joined Rockburn Wines (and is still there today) as the head winemaker…?

Chris James

Malcolm Rees-Francis

Paul Halford

Scott Aliprandi

7 / 12

Brookfields Vineyards was purposely built & established in Hawke's Bay - New Zealand as a winery in which year…?

1927

1937

1947

1957

8 / 12

Peter names many of his wines after the physical landscape of the vineyard from where the grapes are grown (e.g. his famed ‘Hillside’ Syrah is grown on a north-west facing ‘hillside’ slope) - what does the ‘Burnfoot’ Merlot name relate too…?

A place where an historical large fire or burn occurred at the foot of the hills.

A place where Peter used to go camping & burnt the sausages on the BBQ every summer.

A place where the rocks under the vines get so hot during summer they can burn your foot.

A place at the foot of the burn - a burn is a large stream or small river - i.e. Tuki Tuki River.

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Jules Taylor wines have been exciting taste-buds in New Zealand and around the globe for several years. But when did it all start - when was Jules Taylor Wines founded…?

Founded in 1999

Founded in 2001

Founded in 2003

Founded in 2005

10 / 12

Jules Taylor Wines are primarily sourced & definitely crafted & bottled where in New Zealand…?

Gisborne

Hawke's Bay

Marlborough

Martinborough

11 / 12

In which year did Akarua founder Sir Clifford Skeggs first plant their vineyards in Central Otago - New Zealand?

1996

1998

2000

2002

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What does the Akarua logo-symbol on their wine labels refer to and represent…?

Alpine Mountain River

Alpine Mountain Daisy

Alpine Mountain Winds

Alpine Mountain Range

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