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Ch.40 New Zealand Flashcards

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

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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)

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

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Queenstown

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

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Cool

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Which is warmer, South Island or North

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North

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

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The Southern Alps. These protect vineyards from Westerly rains

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

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Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand

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What white grapes are grown in New Zealand

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Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Riesling
Gewurtztraminer 
Pinot Gris
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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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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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In what area is the Gimblett Gravels. What is it and what is it known for

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

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Hawke’s Bay

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What is the topography of Hawke’s Bay

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Estuary plain

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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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Which is the wettest region of New Zealand

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Auckland

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What is a significant problem for grape growing in Auckland

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Fungal diseases from the high/warm rainfall

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What grapes are grown in Auckland
Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah | Awkward Charlie Met Sarah
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In which area is Waiheke Island and what is it know for
Auckland. It is known for high quality wines especially reds
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When did Sauvignon Blanc become New Zealand's flagship grape
Early 1990s
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Where did the wine industry start in New Zealand
Around Auckland
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What is the topography of Gisborne
Broad estuary plain close to the town of Gisborne
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What is the leading grape grown in Gisborne. What is it's flavor profile.
Chardonnay with ripe tropical flavors
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What wines are made in Gisborne
Chardonnay (mostly). Some Gewurztraminer. Some full-bodied Pinot Gris.
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What is the most important region in Wairarapa and what is it known for.
Martinborough, known for Pinot Noir
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In what region is Martinborough
Wairarapa
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What is the island in the East of the Auckland wine region, known for its red wines.
Waiheke
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Are summer temperatures in Martinborough cool, moderate, or high. Why can grapes be grown successfully.
Day temperatures can be high but grapes succeed because of a high diurnal range
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What is the body/ripeness of Martinborough wines
Medium to full bodied with ripe flavors
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Give 2 minor flavors of Martinborough wine
Dark plum and Spice.
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Are Hawke's Bay wines homogeneous or diverse in style. Why
Diverse because of diverse soils, aspects and altitudes
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What is the prevalent sweetness for Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris in New Zealand. Are other styles made?
Off-dry is prevalent though dry to sweet styles are made
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Why can aromatic and semi-aromatic grapes be grown in New Zealand
Dry autumns and cool nights allow aromatic compounds to develop before harvest
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Is New Zealand Chardonnay oaked and if so how
Yes, lightly in new French oak.giving hints of toast and sweet spice.
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Where are most grapes gown in Marlborough
In two adjacent estuary valleys. The Wairau (largest) and the smaller Awatere.
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Where is the Wairau Valley
Marlborough
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What other New Zealand area has a similar climate to Marlborough. How is it different.
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
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How does the climate of Awatere compare to Wairau (3 points). How then do the wines compare (3 points).
It is drier, cooler and windier. Awatere Sauvignons are then higher acidity, more herbaceous and lack the tropical fruit of Wairau Sauvignon.
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Where is sparkling wine made in New Zealnd. Why?
Marlborough. Both Pinot and Chardonnay are grown there.
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What are the 3 main grapes grown in Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
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What is the typical body of a Marlborough Pinot Noir
Medium
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What are the 2 principal flavors of Marlborough Pinot Noir
Cherry and Cranberry
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What are 2 other grapes grown in Marlborough
Riesling and Pinot Gris
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What distinguishes North Island from South Island Sauvignon Blanc
Norths are more tropical. Souths are higher acidity with green pepper and gooseberry flavors.
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What is the most common way to ferment Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand
Cool fermentation in inert vessels
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Is New Zealand Sauvignon oaked
Usually not, buit some producers do oak
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How does the climate of Nelson compare to Marlborough
Cooler and wetter
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What 3 grapes dominate plantings in Nelson
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
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Where is wine grown in Canterbury
2 areas. Larger: Waipara in the north of Canterbury. Smaller: Plains immediately west of Christchurch.
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What are the climactic influences in Canterbury wine regions
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
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What are the 3 main grapes grown in Canterbury
Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir Riseling in Waipara (Cant Resist Some Pinot)
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What is an important climactic risk in Central Otago
Frost in Spring and Fall (Continental Climate)
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Why are Central Otago wines high in alcohol
High intensity sunlight leads to high sugar content
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What is the dominant grape in Central Otago
Pinot Noir
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What is the body of Central Otago Pinot Noir
Full
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What 4 grapes are grown in Central Otago
``` Pinot Noir Chardonnay Riesling Pinot Gris (Other People Cant Resist Pinot) ```

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