New Zealand Flashcards
What are most of New Zealand’s climate?
Martime, moderated by the cool Pacific Ocean
What is the climate of Central Otago?
a semi-continental
What are the latitude range of New Zealand?
36 - 46
When was the first grape vine planted and by who?
Samuel Marsden in 1819
When was James Busby first wine making recorded?
1840
What is the body of water separates two main islands?
the Cook Strait
What is the mountain ranges influence in the South Island?
the Southern Alps
what are the effects New Zealand receives because of the southern latitude location?
High UV radiation = the development color and tannins
a large diurnal range
Why are the canopy managements important in New Zealand vineyards?
- more rainfall = fungal diseases
- high level of sunshine
- fertile soils
What are the common training system in New Zealand?
- VSP with 2 canes
- Scott-Henry with 4 canes
What are the common hazards in New Zealand?
- Bird
- fungal diesaes
What are the top 5 planted grapes?
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
Pinot Gris
Merlot
Explain why Gimblett Gravels is an appropriate location for making Bordeaux style wines.
Located in Hawkes Bay, which is described as having a moderate maritime climate, Gimblett Gravels is located inland resulting in warmer temperatures during the day as there is less influence from the coast.
The soils are gravel and alluvial with a stony topsoil. The area has high annual rainfall, but the soils provide excellent drainage and in summer these soils allow the radiation of heat back to the ripening grapes.
The similarity in climate and soil with Bordeaux has led to the planting of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec which successfully ripen and produce high quality single varietal and blended red wines.
What are the sub-regions of Auckland?
Waiheke Island
West Auckland
Matakana
What are the specialty of Waiheke Island?
Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah
What are the significant producers of Waiheke Island?
Man O’War
Stonyridge
What is the most planted variety in Gisborne?
Chardonnay
What is the climate of Gisborne?
Moderate maritime climate
high hours of sunshine
warming breeze
high level of percipitation
Who is the significant producers of Gisborne?
Lindauer
Milton Road - biodynamic
What is the second largest production region in NZ?
Hawke’s Bay