New Zealand Flashcards
Where is New Zealand in relation to Australia
1,300 miles SE of Australia
What are the two islands that make up New Zealand
North Island
South Island
What sea separates New Zealand and Australia
The Tasman Sea
Who was the first to make wine in New Zealand and when
James Busby in 1836
What are the climates of the North Island of New Zealand
Northern half - warm
Southern half - maritime
What are the climates of the South Island of New Zealand
Northern half - Cool
Southern half - Continental
What effect does the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean have on the winegrowing regions of New Zealand
Moderate growing season
Lessen temperature variation
What are the two main white grapes in New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
What are the four main red grapes of New Zealand
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Merlot
What percentage of wine produced in New Zealand is bottled with screwcaps
85%
What appellation system is used in New Zealand
Geographical Indications (GI)
If a bottle of wine is labeled with a stated grape varietal what is the minimum percentage of the wine that must be the named grape in New Zealand
85%
If a bottle of wine is labelled with a declared vintage what is the minimum percentage that must be sourced from this vintage in New Zealand
85%
If a bottle of wine is labelled with a declared vintage what is the minimum percentage that must be sourced from this vintage in New Zealand
85%
What are the four GIs on New Zealand’s North Island
Aukland
Gisbourne
Hawke’s Bay
Waipara
What are the four GIs on New Zealand’s South Island
Nelson
Marlbourough
Canterbury
Central Otago
Where is Aukland GI located
The northern tip of the North Island surrounding the city of Aukland
What is the climate of Aukland GI
Warm humid maritime
What is the main blend produced in Aukland GI
Merlot-Cabernet Sauvignon blends
What are the four main grape varietals grown in Aukland GI
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Chardonnay
What is the climate of Gisbourne
Cool
What are the main grape varietals grown in Gisbourne
Chardonnay
Pinot Gris
Gewurztraminer
Viognier
Why are red grapes not widely grown in Gisbourne
Red grapes struggle to ripen in the cool climate
Where is Waipara GI located
Region surrounding New Zealand’s capital Wellington
What are the two primary grapes of Waipara GI
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
What is the significant sub-region within Waipara
Martinborough
What is the primary grape of Martinborough
Pinot Noir
What is the climate of Hawke’s Bay
Moderate maritime
What are the primary grape varietals of Hawke’s Bay
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
What is the famous sub-region of Hawke’s Bay
Gimblett Gravels
What grapes thrive in the Gimblett Gravels subregion
Bordeaux blends
Syrah
What is the name of the mountain range on New Zealand’s South Island
The Southern Alps
What effect do the Southern Alps have on the South Island’s wine regions
They provide a rain shadow
What is the climate of Nelson
Cool
What grape varietals are grown in Nelson
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
What region is home to a majority of New Zealand’s wine production
Marlborough
What soil type is found in Marlborough
Sandy alluvial over gravel
What is the climate of Marlborough
Dry sunny, yet cool climate
What is the grape varietal of Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
What affect does the diurnal shift have on Marlborough wines
Grapes retain naturally high acidity
What grape varietals are planted in Canterbury
Pinot Noir
Pinot Gris
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
What is the fastest growing wine region in New Zealand
Canterbury
What is the world’s southernmost wine region
Central Otago
What is the climate of Central Otago
Continental
What grape is Central Otago known for
Pinot Noir
What is the aspect of most vineyards in Central Otago
Facing northward to maximize sun exposure
