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C40 - New Zealand - completed Flashcards

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What and where is New Zealand’s nearest land mass?

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Australia - 1900km away

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What is the overall climate of New Zealand?

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Maritime

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Describe the temperatures of New Zealand’s islands

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  • South Island is cool

- North Island is warmer

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The combination of …, … and … allows grapes in New Zealand to…

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  • Long sunshine hours, nights cooled by sea breezes
  • long ripening period
  • reach high levels of sugar and flavour ripeness, while retaining acidity
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Where do the vineyards of NZ’s South Island tend to be located?

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On the east side

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What is the climatic advantage to NZ’s South Island vineyards being mostly on the east side?

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They are protected from rain-bearing westerly winds here, by mountains in the centre of the island

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What is a potentially problematic major climatic feature affecting many of the vineyards on the South Island?

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High rainfall, despite the presence of the mountains to the west

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Why are the vineyards well adapted to cope with the high levels of rainfall in NZ South Island?

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Soils here tend to be free draining and so do not experience waterlogging

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Describe the poorer vineyard sites of South Island and the result on vines

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The land is flat and and can be overly fertile, leading to excessive shoot and leaf growth

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How have New Zealanders adapted to problems of vine vigour?

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They have become experts in trellising and other canopy management techniques

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What does the New Zealand wine industry commit to as a whole? How do they set out to achieve this?

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  • Reducing the environmental impact of their vineyard management and winery practices
  • With the initiative ‘Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand’
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What is New Zealand’s flagship grape? Since when?

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  • Sauvignon Blanc

- Since the early 1990s

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Which grape accounts for the majority of wine production in New Zealand?

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Sauvignon Blanc

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What are the benchmark features of Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand?

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  • Pungent aromas
  • Intense flavours of elderflower and passion fruit
  • High acidity
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What are the differences between the Sauvignons of North Island and South?

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  • The warmer north produces more tropical flavours

- The south produces more acidity and flavours of green bell pepper and gooseberry

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How is NZ Sauvignon usually fermented? Why?

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In inert vessels at cool temperatures to retain fruity flavours and aromas

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What is the role of oak in making NZ Sauvignon?

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Some producers mature SB in oak

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What style of Chardonnay is made in New Zealand?

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  • There is a variety of styles created using different techniques
  • The general style is led by concentrated citrus and tropical fruits with subtle hints of toast and sweet spice from new french oak
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What have been the recent grape growing explorations in New Zealand?

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  • aromatic varieties like Riesling and Gewurztraminer

- semi-aromatic Pinot Gris

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Why is New Zealand well suited to aromatic varieties?

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  • Dry night-times
  • cool night temperatures
  • ensure aromatic compounds have plenty of time to develop before the grapes are harvested
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Why style are aromatic grapes of New Zealand made into now?

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  • From dry to sweet

- Off-dry is the most prevalent style

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What is New Zealand’s second most planted variety after SB?

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Pinot Noir

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Where in NZ is PN grown?

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  • Widely throughout the South Island

- a few selected sites in the North Island

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What is the overall profile of Pinot Noir in New Zealand?

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  • Fine ripe tannins
  • Soft texture
  • Quite high levels of alcohol
  • Vibrant fruit
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What are the exceptions to Pinot Noir’s main style in New Zealand?

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Some distinct regional styles have also emerged

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What is the red variety with the second greatest volume in New Zealand?

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Merlot

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How is Merlot often used in New Zealand’s wines?

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Blended with Cabernet Sauvignon to add tannin and notes of cassis

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Like all New Zealand wines, its Bordeaux-style blends are noted for…

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The purity of their fruit flavours

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Where is production of NZ’s Bordeaux blends mostly concentrated?

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In the North Island

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30
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Why is production of NZ’s Bordeaux blends mostly concentrated in the North Island of New Zealand?

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The warmer temperatures here help to ripen black grapes

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31
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What is another black grape which performs well in the warmer sites of New Zealand?

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Syrah

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What are the Syrahs like which are produced in New Zealand?

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Elegant and closer in style to those made in the Rhône than those from hotter countries, such as Australia

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What are plantings of Syrah like in New Zealand?

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Small but increasing

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34
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Where in New Zealand did the wine industry begin?

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Auckland

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Where is Auckland?

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In the north of the North Island of New Zealand

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36
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What is wine production like in Auckland?

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There are many large wineries still there, processing grapes from all over the country

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37
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What is the climate like in Auckland?

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It’s warm and the wettest part of the country

38
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What is a viticultural issue in Auckland?

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Fungal diseases

39
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What are Auckland’s most planted varieties?

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Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah

40
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Which island near Auckland has a particular reputation for top quality wines (particularly red) and where is it?

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Waiheke Island, immediately to the east

41
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Where are the vineyards of Gisborne?

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On the east coast in the broad estuary plain close to the town of Gisborne itself

42
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What is the climate like in Gisborne?

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Temperature, sunshine hours and rain are high in the growing season

43
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What is the most grown grape in Gisborne? How much is grown?

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  • Chardonnay

- Over half the vineyards here are Chardonnay

44
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What are the flavours of Chardonnay in Gisborne?

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Displays distinct, ripe tropical fruit flavours

45
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What else is made in Gisborne beside Chardonnay?

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  • A small amount of high quality Gewurztraminer

- Some full-bodied Pinot Gris

46
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Where is Hawke’s Bay?

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  • Located close to the twin towns of Hastings and Napier

- On the east coast of the North Island in an estuary plain

47
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What is the warmest of NZ’s main grape growing areas? What is the main contributing factor?

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  • Hawke’s Bay

- It has the longest sunshine hours

48
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How does Hawke’s Bay rate in terms of plantings in New Zealand?

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Second only to Marlborough

49
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Describe soils and topography of vineyards in Hawke’s Bay

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Highly diverse in soils, aspect and altitude

50
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What is the result of Hawke’s Bay’s diversity of terroir?

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A variability in wine styles

51
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Where is Gimblett Gravels?

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Hawke’s Bay

52
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Describe growing conditions in Gimblett Gravels

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A parcel of well-drained heat absorbing gravel soil on the valley floor

53
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What is the reputation of Gimblett Gravels?

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A high reputation for black grapes

54
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What grapes did Gimblett Gravels build its reputation on?

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  • Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

- Premium Syrah is also produced

55
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Where is Wairarapa?

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At the southern tip of the North Island

56
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How is Wairarapa organised?

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It’s made up of a number of small vineyards spread over a wide area

57
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What is the most important area of Wairarapa?

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Around the small town of Martinborough

58
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What is the reputation of Martinborough?

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A global reputation for Pinot Noir

59
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What is the climate of Martinborough?

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High summer temperatures, but wide diurnal range

60
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Describe Pinot Noir wines of Martinborough

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  • Medium to full bodied

- Ripe with hints of dark plum and spice

61
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What is the major centre for grape growing in New Zealand? Which grape makes up the majority of plantings here?

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  • Marlborough

- Sauvignon Blanc

62
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Where are most of the vineyards in Marlborough?

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  • In two adjacent estuary valleys:
  • Wairau (by far the largest)
  • Awatere
63
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What is the climate of Wairau Valley?

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Very similar to Martinborough with long sunny days

64
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Describe the geography of Wairau Valley

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  • Far from uniform

- Number of valleys on the southern side of Wairau Valley

65
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What is the benefit to producers of the side valleys available in Wairau Valley?

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Gives producers a range of aspects and altitudes to work with

66
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How does the Awatere Valley compare with the Wairau Valley?

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It’s drier, cooler and windier

67
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What is the effect of Awatere’s climate on wine in relation to that of Wairau?

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  • The Sauvignon Blancs here have a higher acidity, with a pronounced herbaceous character
  • Lack the tropical fruit character found in some Wairau examples
68
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Besides SB, what else is widely planted in Marlborough?

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Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

69
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What are Chardonnay and Pinot Noir used for in Marlborough?

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Still and sparkling wines

70
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Describe Pinot Noir from Marlborough

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  • Medium-bodied
  • Fine tannins
  • Flavours of cherry and cranberry
71
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How is Pinot Noir developing in Marlborough?

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Increasingly impressive wines are being produced from PN

72
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Which whites other than SB and Chard perform well in Marlborough?

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Riesling and Pinot Gris

73
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Where is Nelson?

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To the north-west of the Wairau Valley on the north coast of the South Island

74
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How does Nelson compare with Marlborough?

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Cooler and wetter than Marlborough

75
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Which grapes dominate in Nelson?

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SB, PN and Pinot Gris

76
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How many centres of production are there in Canterbury? Where are they?

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  • Two
  • One in the plain immediately to the west of Christchurch
  • A larger one, Waipara Valley to the north
77
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Describe climate in the plain area of Canterbury

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Particularly exposed to the cooling influence of the Pacific

Slight warming effect from the north-westerly winds

78
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Where in Canterbury is more affected by the warming north-westerly winds? Why?

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  • Waipara

- It’s less exposed to the ocean due to a range of hills

79
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What are the most planted varieties in Canterbury?

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Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir

80
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What grape variety is Waipara specifically noted for?

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Riesling

81
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Where is Central Otago?

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Inland in the foothills of the Southern New Zealand Alps

82
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Describe Central Otago

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Spread over a wide area, incorporating a number of different valleys with different aspects, soils and altitudes

83
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What is the climate in Central Otago?

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Continental

84
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What is the biggest climatic threat in Central Otago?

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Spring and autumn frosts

85
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What is diurnal range like in Central Otago?

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Large

86
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What is relatively unique about wines in Central Otago and what has caused this?

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  • High alcohol levels are often encountered here

- Caused by high intensity of sunlight

87
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What accounts for the majority of plantings in Central Otago?

A

Pinot Noir

88
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Describe Pinot Noir of Central Otago

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Full-bodied, juicy and vibrant with concentrated ripe red fruit flavours

89
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What are the other important varieties of Central Otago?

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Pinot Gris, Riesling and Chardonnay

90
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What effect to the vines growing by the high rainfall in the South Island of NZ?

A

flat land can be over fertile, leading to excessive shoot and leaf growth.

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