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New Zealand Flashcards

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What is the main, over arching, climate of New Zealand?

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Mediterranean

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How much wine was exported in New Zealand in 1981 vs 2019?

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6,000 hL vs 2.7 mil hL

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Sauvignon Blanc accounted what percentage of plantings in 2018?

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66.6%, or 2/3

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What is the name of the straight that separates the North and South Islands?

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the Cook Straight

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What do the Southern Alps protect the vineyards from?

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The prevailing winds and wet conditions that blow in off of the Tasman Sea

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Aside from the Tasman Sea, what are some other significant aspects of New Zealand’s climate?

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  • High amount of UV Rays
  • Long hours of sunlight
  • Large diurnal range
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How many hours of Sunshine does New Zealand see on an average basis?

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2,000 hours, or 6.60 hours per day

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What is the major pest producers have to face every year? How are producers mitigating that pest?

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Producers in New Zealand are netting their vines to protect them from the birds

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Although New Zealand is a fairly wet country, why are a lot of wineries irrigating their vines?

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Strong winds blow throughout the country, leading to an increase in evaporation and transportation rates

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What is a major concern for New Zealand producers in relation to the high amounts of UV Radiation?

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Sun Burn, so leaf positioning is critical

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What is the main closure type used in New Zealand?

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Screw-top/stelvin closures. They account for 90% of the closures used on New Zealand wines

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Name all of the major growing regions in New Zealand

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  • Auckland
  • Gisborne
  • Hawke’s Bay
  • Wairarapa
  • Nelson
  • Marlborough
  • Canterbury
  • Central Otago
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What is the Sub-region of Wairarapa?

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Martinborough

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What are the 3 sub-regions of Auckland?

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  • Waiheke Island
  • West Auckland
  • Matakana
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What is the oldest wine growing region in New Zealand?

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Hawke’s Bay

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16
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Name the two best know sub-regions in Hawke’s Bay?

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  • Gimblette Gravels

- Bridge Pa

17
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What are the biggest differences between Gimblette Gravels and Bridge Pa?

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  • Gimblette Gravels is more stoney, free draining soils. Where as Bridge Pa is more sandy and clay based soils
18
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Hawke’s Bay is home to 75% of what grape variety?

A

Syrah

19
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Why did the area under vine in Gisborne shrink in the past decade?

A

The price of kiwis and apples are better than they are for grapes

20
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What is the most planted grape variety in Gisborne?

A

Chardonnay

21
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Name the 3 sub-regions of Wairarapa

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  • Masterton
  • Gladstone (official)
  • Martinborough (official)
22
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What is the main soil type for Wairarapa?

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Free-draining alluvial gravel terraces with silt loam and loess

23
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Name the two main valleys that make up Marlborough

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  • Wairau

- Awatere

24
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What are the two sub-regions in Nelson?

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  • Moutere Hills

- Waimea Plains

25
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Central Otago is the only region with what kind of climate in New Zealand?

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Semi-Continental

26
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What causes the change in climate in Central Otago?

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It is surrounded by the Southern Alps from the rain bearing westerly winds

27
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How many sub-regions are there in Central Otago, and how many can you name?

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There are 6

  • Alexandra
  • Gibbston (Coolest)
  • Bannockburn
  • Cromwell/Lowburn/Pisa
  • Bendigo
  • Wanaka
28
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What was the most planted grape in the 1960s

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Albany Surprise

29
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What is the DRC Clone used in New Zealand for Pinot Noir?

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Abel Clone

30
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What region has the most wineries in New Zealand?

A

Auckland

31
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Stonecroft was the leader of what wine region?

A

Hawkes Bay

32
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What is Grey Wacke?

A

A soil type Sandstone and Mudstone

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