New Zealand Flashcards
NI is ___ mountainous with ___ rain
less; more
NI climate is comparable to _____
Bordeaux
t/f: many vineyards found on slopes in the North Island
false. mostly flat expanses both islands
t/f: NZ wines are priced higher than that of any other country
true
When did the Screwcap Initiative begin
2001
Which island is Auckland?
north
____ is the tradiitonal center of wine business
Auckland
Which grapes do you find in Auckland?
Chard, Syrah, Merlot
Merlot/CS blends
Hawke’s Bay top two grapes
Chardonnay + Merlot
This region has the driest climate on the north island
Hawke’s Bay
This subregion of Hawke’s Bay is known for Syrah + Bordeaux blends
Gimblett Gravels
Most planted grape in Gisborne
chardonnay
Martinborough is a subregion of…
wairarapa
These two grapes are becoming more popular in NZ
Pinot Gris and Syrah
Where is Canterbury?
SI’s eastern coastline
This region covers SI’s eastern coast
Canterbury
2 leading varieties of Canterbury
Pinot Noir and SB
Where is Waipara Valley?
Official subregion of North Canterbury
Where is Nelson?
SI - west of Marlborough
The only region on SI that is located west of the Southern Alps
Nelson
New Zealand is also known as
Land of the Long White Cloud
NZ’s oldest winery
Mission Estate Winery
NZ’s first winery (Mission Estate Winery) was established in …
1851
NZ is located 1200 miles ___ of Australia
east