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Ch.40 New Zealand Flashcards

1
Q

How many wine regions are there on the South Island and what are they (South to North)

A 
4:
Central Otago
Canterbury 
Marlborough 
Nelson
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How many wine regions are there on the North Island and what are they (South to North)

A 
4:
Wairarapa
Hawke's Bay
Gisborne
Auckland
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3
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What is the largest town in/near Central Otago

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Queenstown

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4
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What is the largest town in/near Canterbury

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Christchurch

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What is the largest town in/near Marlborough

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Blenheim

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What is the largest town in/near Nelson

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Nelson

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7
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What is the largest town in/near Wairarapa

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Wellington

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What is the largest town in/near Hawke’s Bay

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Napier

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What is the largest town in/near Gisborne

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Gisborne

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10
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What is the largest town in/near Auckland

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Auckland

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What is the overall type of climate in New Zealand

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Maritime (Continental in Central Otago)

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12
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What is the general climate (temperature) of the South Island

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Cool

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13
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Which is warmer, South Island or North

A

North

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14
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What is the range of mountains in the South Island and what is their impact on grape growing

A

The Southern Alps. These protect vineyards from Westerly rains

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15
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What is the name of the initiative that sets environmental impact winery standards

A

Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand

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16
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What white grapes are grown in New Zealand

A 
Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Riesling
Gewurtztraminer 
Pinot Gris
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17
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What are the leading and second-leading planted grapes in New Zealand

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Sauvignon Blanc, then Pinot Noir

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18
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What red grapes are grown in New Zealand (in decreasing order)

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Pinot Noir
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah

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19
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In what area is the Gimblett Gravels. What is it and what is it known for

A

Hawke’s Bay. Gimblett Gravels is an area of well-drained heat-absorbing gravel soil. It is known primarily for Merlot and Cabernet Bordeaux blends , but also premium Syrah.

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20
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Which is the warmest of the main grape growing areas in New Zealand

A

Hawke’s Bay

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21
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What is the topography of Hawke’s Bay

A

Estuary plain

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22
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Which are the leading and second-leading areas for plantings in New Zealand

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First is Marlborough. Second is Hawke’s Bay

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23
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Which is the wettest region of New Zealand

A

Auckland

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What is a significant problem for grape growing in Auckland

A

Fungal diseases from the high/warm rainfall

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25
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What grapes are grown in Auckland

A

Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah

Awkward Charlie Met Sarah

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26
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In which area is Waiheke Island and what is it know for

A

Auckland. It is known for high quality wines especially reds

27
Q

When did Sauvignon Blanc become New Zealand’s flagship grape

A

Early 1990s

28
Q

Where did the wine industry start in New Zealand

A

Around Auckland

29
Q

What is the topography of Gisborne

A

Broad estuary plain close to the town of Gisborne

30
Q

What is the leading grape grown in Gisborne. What is it’s flavor profile.

A

Chardonnay with ripe tropical flavors

31
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What wines are made in Gisborne

A

Chardonnay (mostly). Some Gewurztraminer. Some full-bodied Pinot Gris.

32
Q

What is the most important region in Wairarapa and what is it known for.

A

Martinborough, known for Pinot Noir

33
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In what region is Martinborough

A

Wairarapa

34
Q

What is the island in the East of the Auckland wine region, known for its red wines.

A

Waiheke

35
Q

Are summer temperatures in Martinborough cool, moderate, or high. Why can grapes be grown successfully.

A

Day temperatures can be high but grapes succeed because of a high diurnal range

36
Q

What is the body/ripeness of Martinborough wines

A

Medium to full bodied with ripe flavors

37
Q

Give 2 minor flavors of Martinborough wine

A

Dark plum and Spice.

38
Q

Are Hawke’s Bay wines homogeneous or diverse in style. Why

A

Diverse because of diverse soils, aspects and altitudes

39
Q

What is the prevalent sweetness for Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris in New Zealand. Are other styles made?

A

Off-dry is prevalent though dry to sweet styles are made

40
Q

Why can aromatic and semi-aromatic grapes be grown in New Zealand

A

Dry autumns and cool nights allow aromatic compounds to develop before harvest

41
Q

Is New Zealand Chardonnay oaked and if so how

A

Yes, lightly in new French oak.giving hints of toast and sweet spice.

42
Q

Where are most grapes gown in Marlborough

A

In two adjacent estuary valleys. The Wairau (largest) and the smaller Awatere.

43
Q

Where is the Wairau Valley

A

Marlborough

44
Q

What other New Zealand area has a similar climate to Marlborough. How is it different.

A

Martinborough is similar (long sunny days). However Marlborough has several side valleys on the South side that allow a variety of aspects and altitudes to work with

45
Q

How does the climate of Awatere compare to Wairau (3 points). How then do the wines compare (3 points).

A

It is drier, cooler and windier. Awatere Sauvignons are then higher acidity, more herbaceous and lack the tropical fruit of Wairau Sauvignon.

46
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Where is sparkling wine made in New Zealnd. Why?

A

Marlborough. Both Pinot and Chardonnay are grown there.

47
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What are the 3 main grapes grown in Marlborough

A

Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

48
Q

What is the typical body of a Marlborough Pinot Noir

A

Medium

49
Q

What are the 2 principal flavors of Marlborough Pinot Noir

A

Cherry and Cranberry

50
Q

What are 2 other grapes grown in Marlborough

A

Riesling and Pinot Gris

51
Q

What distinguishes North Island from South Island Sauvignon Blanc

A

Norths are more tropical. Souths are higher acidity with green pepper and gooseberry flavors.

52
Q

What is the most common way to ferment Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand

A

Cool fermentation in inert vessels

53
Q

Is New Zealand Sauvignon oaked

A

Usually not, buit some producers do oak

54
Q

How does the climate of Nelson compare to Marlborough

A

Cooler and wetter

55
Q

What 3 grapes dominate plantings in Nelson

A

Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris

56
Q

Where is wine grown in Canterbury

A

2 areas. Larger: Waipara in the north of Canterbury. Smaller: Plains immediately west of Christchurch.

57
Q

What are the climactic influences in Canterbury wine regions

A

Christchurch plain: Cooling influence of the ocean, moderated by warming North-Westerly winds.

Waipara: Warming winds dominate as a separating range of hills lessens the cooling influence of the ocean

58
Q

What are the 3 main grapes grown in Canterbury

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
Riseling in Waipara
(Cant Resist Some Pinot)

59
Q

What is an important climactic risk in Central Otago

A

Frost in Spring and Fall (Continental Climate)

60
Q

Why are Central Otago wines high in alcohol

A

High intensity sunlight leads to high sugar content

61
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What is the dominant grape in Central Otago

A

Pinot Noir

62
Q

What is the body of Central Otago Pinot Noir

A

Full

63
Q

What 4 grapes are grown in Central Otago

A 
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Riesling
Pinot Gris
(Other People Cant Resist Pinot)

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