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40. New Zealand Flashcards

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What is the overall climate of New Zealand?

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Maritime. South Island is cool, North Island is warmer

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What are the climatic and geographical factors which allows the grapes to reach high levels of sugar and fruit ripeness, while retaining their acidity in New Zealand?

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  • Long sunshine hours
  • Nights cooled by sea breezes
  • Long ripening period
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Many of the vineyards inNew Zealand experience plentiful rainfall. What problems can this situation create and how are they managed?

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  • Waterlogging: Fortunately the soils tend to be free draining
  • Vine vigour: Managed by canopy management techniques
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What is New Zealand flagship grape? What are its characteristics?

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  • Sauvignon Blanc

- Pungent aromas, intense flavours of elderflower and passionfruit, high acidity

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What are the differences between a North Island and a South Island Sauvignon Blanc?

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North: More tropical flavours
South: Higher acidity, flavours of green bell pepper and gooseberry

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What is the general style of New Zealand Chardonnays?

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Concentrated citrus and tropical fruit flavours with subtle hints of toast and sweet spice from new French oak

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What is the second most planted grape variety in New Zealand?

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Pinot Noir

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What is the overall profile of New Zealand Pinot Noir?

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  • Vibrant fruit
  • Fine ripe tannins
  • Soft texture
  • High alcohol
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Which black grape varieties other than Pinot Noir are grown in New Zealand?

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  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shiraz
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The production of black grape varieties other than Pinot Noir are concentrated in which island and why?

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  • North island

- Because it is warmer

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What is the wettest region of New Zealand?

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Auckland

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Name the most planted grape varieties in Auckland

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  • Chardonnay
  • Merlot
  • Syrah
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What is the most planted grape variety in Gisborne? What are its characteristics?

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  • Chardonnay (over 50 %)

- Ripe tropical flavours

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Name the most planted grape varieties in Gisborne

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  • Chardonnay
  • Gewurztraminer (high quality)
  • Pinot Gris (full bodied)
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Which wine growing region of New Zealand is the warmest and has the longest sunshine hours?

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Hawke’s Bay

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What is Gimblett Gravels?

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It is a parcel in Hawke’s Bay which has a well drained heat-absorbing gravel soil on the valley floor. It is famous for Cabernet sauvignon and Merlot in Bordeaux-style blends. It also produce premium Syrahs

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What is the most important grape growing area in Wairarapa?

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Martinborough

18
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Martinborough is famous for which grape variety? Why?

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  • Pinot Noir

- Summer temperature is high but the diurnal range is wide

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What are typical characteristics of Martinborough Pinot Noir?

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  • Medium- to full-bodied

- Ripe with hints of dark plum and spice

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What is the biggest grape growing area in New Zealand?

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Marlborough

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Name the valleys in Marlborough, in which most of the vineyards are located

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  • Wairau (by far the largest)

- Awatere

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Compare the climate in Wairau and Awatere

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  • The climate of Wairau is similar to Martinborough. Hot summers but düurnal range is high
  • The climate of Awatare is drier, cooler and windier
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Compare Sauvignon Blanc from Awatere with a Sauvignon Blanc from Wairau

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Sauvignon Blanc from Awatare have higher acidity with a pronounced herbaceous character and lack tropical fruit flavours when compared to Sauvignon Blanc from Wairau

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Compare Pinot Noir from Martinborough and Marlborough.

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  • Martinborough wines were characterized with greater intensity of black cherry, oak, and spice aromas and greater oak tannins mouthfeel (medium to full body)
  • Marlborough region was characterized by a greater intensity of red cherry and raspberry aromas, greater red fruit in-mouth flavor, and greater balance and finish length mouth-feel (medium body)
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What is the climate of Central Otago?

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Continental

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What is the most important climatic hazard in Central Otago?

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Spring and autumn frost

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Tasting notes for Central Otago Pinot Noir

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  • Full body

- Vibrant and concentrated red fruit aromas

28
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The most southerly wine region of the world is:

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Central Otago

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