New Zealand Flashcards
where is New Zealand
Southern Hemisphere
what is the climate of New Zealand
North Island: warm, humid & maritime
South Island: cool & continental
name the main grapes of NZ
- Sauv. B (60%)
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Gris
- Merlot
- Riesling
- Syrah
- Cab Sauv
- Gewurztraminer
describe the soil of each island
Varies
N: Greywacke gravel, heavy silt & sandy loam
S: sandy, alluvial topsoil over gravel (good drainage & limits vigor)
name the main regions of the North Island
North - South
- Northland
- Auckland
- Waikato/ Bay of Plenty
- Gisborne
- Hawke’s Bay
- Wairarapa
name the main regions of the South Island
North-South
Nelson & Marlborough (both at the tip of the South Island)
Canterbury
Central Otago
describe Northland
North Island
- first vines in 1819
- northernmost & smallest area of production
- Chardonnay
- Sryah
- Merlot & Cab blends
where is the traditional center of wine business in NZ?
Auckland on the North Island
what is the climate of Waikato/Bay of Plenty, Auckland & Northland
moderate, rainy climate
describe Gisborne
North Island
- aka Poverty Bay
- Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Chardonnay
- first vines to see the sun each day
describe Hawkes bay
North Island
- 2nd largest region in the country
- the driest climate on the north island
- Chradonnay
- Merlot
- Sauv. B
- Pinot Gris
- Syrah
- Cab Sauv
describe Wairarapa
North Island
- Pinot Noir & Sauv B
- Sub-region: Martinborough
describe the geography of the South Island
larger of the islands
-Southern Alps run N-S along the island creating a rain shadow on the Eastern vineyards
describe Nelson
South Island
- northernmost region on the island
- sunniest & Rainiest
- Sauv. B
- Pinot Noir
- Pinot Gris
- Chardonnay
describe Marlborough
South Island
- 70% of the countries wines are made here
- Sauv. B
- Pinot Noir
- Pinot Gris
- Riesling
- some traditional method sparkling is made here
- producers: Cloudy Bay, Kim Crawford, Hunter, Montana
