New Zealand Flashcards
Describe Canterbury GI production
Southern Islands, around Christchurch. Northeast coast. Cool, continental. Burgundian style. Too cold for Bordeaux varietals. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Describe Wairarapa GI production
Most southern region on the Northern Island. Around Martinborough.
Sauv Blanc and Pinot Noir
Describe Marlborough GI production
Most northern GI of South Island. 1/2 of all wine in New Zealand is produced here. Cool, dry, and sunny. Southern Alps create rain shadow. Sauv Blanc (80%), Pinot Noir
Describe Central Otago GI production
Most southern GI.
Cool, continental. Low humidity.
Pinot Noir
Describe Auckland GI production
Most Northern GI.
Warm, rainy, humid, maritime climate.
Cab Sauv, Merlot
Name the regions of New Zealand
North Island: - Aukland - Gisborne - Hawke's Bay - Wairarapa South Island: - Marlborough - Canterbury - Central Otago
Describe Gisborne GI production
Most Eastern region on North Island
Cool, maritime climate.
Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Where are the majority of Central Otago’s sub-regions located?
Around the Cromwell Basin
Which is the most southernly sub-region of the Central Otago?
Alexandra GI
Name the sub-regions of the Central Otago
Wanaka GI Bendigo GI Pisa GI Cromwell Basin GI Lowburn GI Gibbton GI Bannockburn GI Alexandra GI
Which is the coolest sub-region of the Central Otago?
Gibbston GI
Describe Hawke’s Bay GI production
Between Wairarapa and Gisborne on the East coast of the North Island.
Driest climate. Moderate maritime.
Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc.
Bordeaux varieties, Syrah.
Name the regions in Marlborough GI
Wairau Valley
Southern Valley
Awatere Valley
