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New Zealand Flashcards

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what is the overal climate of new zealand?

how does the south islands climate differ from the north island?

A

maritime climate

south island is cool whereas the north island is slightly warmer

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why are grapes able to reach such high levels of ripeness and sugar whilst retaining acidity?

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a long ripening period with long sunshine hours and nights cooled by sea breezes

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what protects the vineyards on the east side of the south island?

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mountains in the centre of the island

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what is a climate challenge and how is it dealt with in the south island?

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rainfall

soils are free draining and do not experience waterloo however can be over fertile, leading to excessive shoot and leaf growth

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how do viticulturists deal with the excess leaf and shoot growth?

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trellising and canopy management

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what is new zealand’s flagship grape?

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sauvignon blanc

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what are key features of new zealand sauvignon blanc?

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pungent intense aromas of elderflower, passionfruit and high acidity

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how do north and south island sauvignon blanc differ?

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the warmer north produces more tropical flavour and the south has higher acidity, herbaceous, gooseberry

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what is the typical style of new zealand chardonnay?

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concentrated citrus, tropical, subtly hints of toast and sweet spice from oak

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new zealand is experimenting with the potential for riesling, gewurtztraminer and pinot gris..
why are these varieties successful here?

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dry autumns and cool nights ensure the aromatic compounds have plenty of time to develop

off dry is the most prevalent style

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what is the 2nd most planted grape?

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pinot noir

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where is majority of pinot noir grown and what is the profile?

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south island

vibrant fruit, fine tannins, high alc

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Merlot and Cab is blended in New Zealand, what role does cab play?

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adds tannin, and cassis.

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why is the north island better suited for bordeaux varieties?

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the warmer temperatures concentrated flavours

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there is one other grape that preforms best in warmer sites of new zealand producing a similar style to rhone?

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syrah

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list the north island regions from north to south

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auckland
gisbourne
hawkes bay
wairarapa

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what is an issue in auckland?

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it is the wettest and warmest region so fungal disease is an issue

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what is the island to the east of auckland growing reputation for top quality reds

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waiheke island

19
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what are the most planted variety’s of auckland?

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chardonnay, syrah, merlot

20
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what is the overall climate of gisbourne?

A

high rainfall, high temps and sunshine

21
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what are the majority of vines in gisborne and what style are they?

A

chardonnay

ripe tropical fruit

22
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other than chardonnay what is planted in gisborne

A

high quality gewurtzraminer

full body pinot gris

23
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which area has the longest sunshine areas on the north island?

A

hawkes bay

24
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which area has well drained heat absorbing gravel soil on the valley floor with a high reputation for black varieties

A

gimblett gravels in hawkes bay

25
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what style reds have hawkes bay built a reputation on?

A

bordeaux style merlot and cab blends and premium syrah

26
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what is the most important area of wairarapa?

A

the area around martinborough producing pinot noir

27
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what is the climate of wairarapa?

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high summer temp but a wide diurnal range

28
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a pinot noir that is medium to full body and ripe with hints of dark plum may come from?

A

wairarapa

29
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what is the major centre for growing in new zealand and what is the majority of plantings?

A

marlborough

sauvignon blanc

30
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what is the 2 areas lying adjacent in marlborough?

A

wairau (largest)

awatere

31
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how does the climate of wairau vary?

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it has long sunny days however many side valleys in the south giving producers a wide range of aspects and altitudes

32
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what is the climate of awartere valley

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dry, cool, windy

33
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how do sauvignon blancs differ in wairau and awatere differ?

A

the sauv blancs from awatere are higher acidity more herbaceous and lack the tropical fruit

34
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what variety’s other than sauvignon blanc are produced in wairapa?

A

chardonnay
pinot noir
riesling
pinot gris

35
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a pinot noir that is medium body with fine tannins and flavours of cherry and cranberry may be from?

A

wairarapa

36
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the climate of nelson is cooler and wetter, which grapes are grown here?

A

sauvignon blanc
pinot noir
pinot gris

37
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what are the 2 main centres of viticulture in canterbury?

A

christchurch in the west

waipara valley in the north

38
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how does the climate vary between waipara and christchurch?

A

christchurch is exposed to cooling from pacific northwest and a warming effect from north west winds

waipara sees more of the winds and less exposure to ocean due to hills

39
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what are the varieties planted in canterbury?

A

sauvignon blanc, pinot noir

high quality riesling in waipara

40
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describe the climate of central otago and risks growers face?

A

foothills of the new zealand alps spread over different valleys with different soil, aspect and altitude.

continental climate

frost damage is a risk in spring and autumn

41
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which region has a large diurnal range in summer and intense sunlight creating high alcohol in wines?

A

central otago

42
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a full bodies juicy pinot noir with vibrant and concentrated red fruit flavours may be from?

A

central otago

43
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pinot gris, riesling and chardonnay are important in which south island region?

A

central otago

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