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WSET Level 3 Award in Wines > 40. New Zealand > Flashcards

40. New Zealand Flashcards

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Describe the climate and geography of New Zealand.

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  • Maritime climate
  • South Island: cool
  • North Island: a little warmer
  • long sunshine hours
  • cool nights
  • long ripening period

South Island: vineyards located on the eastern coast, protected from rain by mountains
-lots of rain still; can be problematic

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Describe New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

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  • pungent aromas
  • intense flavors
  • elderflower
  • passion fruit
  • high acidity
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What are the differences in style between North Island and South Island Sauvignon Blanc?

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North
-more tropical fruit

South:

  • higher acidity
  • green bell pepper
  • gooseberry
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What four white grapes, other than Sauvignon Blanc, are grown in New Zealand?

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1. Chardonnay
Aromatic Varieties (range in sweetness, off dry most common):
2. Riesling 
3. Gewurtztraminer
4. Pinos Gris
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5
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Describe New Zealand Chardonnay.

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varies with winemaking techniques

  • concentrated citrus, tropical fruits
  • subtle toast and spicy from new French oak
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What 4 black varieties are grown in New Zealand?

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  1. Pinot Noir
  2. Merlot
  3. Cabernet Sauvignon
  4. Syrah
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Where is Pinot Noir grown in New Zealand?

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  • mostly South Island

- select spot on North Island

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Describe New Zealand Pinot Noir.

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  • vibrant fruit
  • fine ripe tannins
  • soft texture
  • often high alcohol
  • regional styles
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Describe Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines from New Zealand. Where are they typically grown?

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  • often blended for Bordeaux-style blend
  • CS: adds tannin, notes of cassis
  • purity of fruit flavors

-mostly from North Island (need warmer temps to ripen the grapes)

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Describe New Zealand Syrah.

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  • performs best in warmer sites

- elegant styles closer to Rhone than hot Australia

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Where is the wine industry in New Zealand begin?

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Auckland (North Island)

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What is the climate of Auckland? What’s a major problem for Auckland

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Warm, wet

-fungal diseases are a problem

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What are the main varieties of Auckland?

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  1. Chardonnay
  2. Merlot
  3. Syrah
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What wines is Waiheke known for? Where is it located?

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  • east of Auckland

- known for top quality red wines

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Where is Gisborne located? What is the climate?

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  • northeastern tip of North Island
  • vineyards are located on the east coast
  • high rainfall
  • high sunlight in growing season
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16
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What 3 wines is Gisborne known for?

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  • Chardonnay (tropical fruit)
  • Gewurztraminer
  • Pinot Gris (full body)
17
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Where is Hawke’s Bay located? Describe the climate and geography.

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  • east coast of North Island
  • south of Gisborne
  • warmest of the main grape growing areas
  • longest sunshine hours
  • diverse soil
  • range of altitudes
18
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Where is Gimblett Gravels? What wines is it known for?

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Hawke’s bay

  • well drained
  • heat absorbing
  • gravel soil
  • valley floor
  • Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in Bordeaux-style blends
  • Syrah
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Where is Waiarapa located? What is the most important area in Waiarapa? Why? Describe the wine that’s most famous here.

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  • southern tip of North Island
  • most important: Martinborough (global reputation for Pinot Noir)
  • High summer temperatures
  • wide diurnal range

Pinot Noir:

  • medium to full body
  • ripe
  • hints of dark plum and spice
20
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Where is Marlborough located?

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-northern tip of South Island

21
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What wine is Marlborough known for?

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Sauvignon Blanc

22
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Describe the geography of Marlborough.

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Two adjacent estuary valleys

  1. Wairau: largest
  2. Awatere
23
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How do the climates of Wairau and Awatere differ? How does this affect the wines?

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Wairau
-long sunny days
(tropical fruit flavors)

Awatere
-drier
-cooler
-windier
(higher acidity, pronounced herbaceous character)
24
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What other grapes are grown in Marlborough? What are they typically used for?

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Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
-sparkling wines

Riesling, Pinot Gris

25
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Describe Pinot Noir from Marlborough.

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  • medium body
  • fine tannins
  • cherry, cranberry
26
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Where is Nelson located? How does the climate compare to other regions in NZ? What grapes are grown here?

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  • northwest of Wairau Valley
  • north coast of South Island
  • cooler
  • wetter
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Gris
27
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What are the two main centers of viticulture in Canterbury?

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  1. plains immediately to the west of Christchurch

2. larger area; Waipara Valley; north

28
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What are the climate effects in the plains of Canterbury?

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  • cooling influence of the Pacific

- warming influence from north-westerly winds

29
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What are the main grapes of Canterbury?

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Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
Riesling (Waipara)

30
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Where is Central Otago? Describe the climate and geography of Central Otago.

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  • inland in the foothills of the Southern New Zealand Alps
  • wide variety of altitudes, aspects, soils
  • continental climate
  • frost damage is a risk
  • large diurnal range
  • intense sunlight (high alcohol)
31
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What is the main grape of Central Otago?

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Pinot Noir

  • full body
  • juicy
  • vibrant
  • concentrated red fruit

Other:

  • Pinot Gris
  • Riesling
  • Chardonnay

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (41 decks)

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