New Zealand Flashcards
Where is located New Zealand ?
In the pacific Ocean, 1900 km from Australia
What is the Climate of New Zealand ?
Overall a maritime climate
Long sunshine hours , nights cooled by sez breezes, long ripening period helps the grape ripen and retain acidity
How is New Zeland Split?
South Island
North Island
What is the climate of New Zealand South island ?
Cool climate
What is the climate of New Zealand North Island ?
A little warmer then South island
What are the climatic hazards of New Zealand South Island?
Rainfall which can be problematic during ripening
In the overt fertile flat land, it leads to excessive shoot and leaf growth
What are the factors influencing the climate of the vineyard in New Zealand South Island ?
The southern Alps (moutains) are protecting the vineayrds from reain bearing westerly winds.
On the slopes, the soil tend to be free draining so do not experience waterlogging
On the over fertile flat land, it can lead to excessive canopy, which is manage by trellising.
What is the particular winery standard that New Zeland is commited to?
Strongly committed to reducing the environmental impact ot vineyard management and winery practice
Sustainable winegrowing
Which white grape varieties are grown in New Zeland?
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Riesling
Pinot Gris
What is the body of water on New Zealand’s eastern side?
The Pacific Ocean
What is the name of the body of water separating New Zealand and Australia?
The Tasman Sea
Which black grape varieties are grown in New Zeland?
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
What is the flagship and most widely planted of New Zealand?
Sauvignon Blanc
What are the general characteristics of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc ?
Pungent aromas, intense flavours of elderflower, passion fruit, high acidity
mostly ferment in inert vessels but producers may also make oad-matured styles
What are the differences between New Zealand North and south Island Sauvignon Blanc?
warmer north: more tropical falvours
colder south: higher acidity, flavours of green bell pepper and gooseberry
What is the general style of New Zealand Chardonnay?
Number of winemaking techniques
concentrated citrus and tropical fruits
subtle hints of toast from new french oak
Why are aromatic grapes have enormous potentiel in New Zealand ?
Dry autums and cool night temperatures ensure aromatic compounds have plenty of time to develp
dry to sweet, Off dry style tends to be the most prevalent
What is the second most planted variety in New-Zeland?
Pinot noir
Where is Pinot grown in New Zealand?
Describe the wine profile
Widely grown in the South Island with few selected sites in the North Island
Vibrant fruit, fine ripe tannins, soft texture, high levels of alcohol,
What is the second most planted black grape in New Zealand ?
Merlot
In which New Zealand region is Cabernet Sauvignon Grown?
Describe the wine profile
Concentrated in the north island
Use in blend to add tannins and notes of cassis, as bordeaux-style blend
Where is Syrah grown in New Zealand?
Describe the wine profile
Mostly in the warmer region of the North island
Elegan wines, closer in style to the Rhône rather than those made in hotter climates of Australia
What are the 4 regions of New Zealand North Island?
Auckland
Gisborne
Hawke’s Bay
Wairarapa
What are the 4 regions of New Zeland South Island?
Marlborough
Nelson
Canterbury
Central Otago
What is the wettest region of New Zealand?
Auckland
Fungal disease can be a issue
What grape varieties are grown in Auckland ?
Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah
What is the leading weather hazard on the North Island?
Fungal disease due to heavy rainfall
Describe the climate and grape varieties of Gisborne
East coast of North Island, close to the town of Gisborne
High rainfall
Most planted variety is Chardonnay, with high quality of Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris
Which GI on the North Island is the warmest and sees the longest hours of sunshine?
Hawke’s Bay
Hawke’s Bay is notable for growing which red grape varietals?
Syrah
Merlot
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where is Wairarapa?:
South tip of the North Island
What is the most important are of Wairarapa ? Why?
Martinborough
Reputation for Pinot Noir which is a registered GI
Why is Pinot Noir Suitable for Martinborough?
High temperature but large diurnal range
develop medium-full bodied wines with hint of dark plum and spice
What are New Zeland’s wine laws?
85% of the grapes must come from the region to which the GI relates
New Zealand
North Island
South Island
and all the subregions mentionned but not limited to the book
What is the major centre for grapegrowing in New Zealand?
Marlborough
What is the climate of Wairau Valley?
Similar to Martinborough long sunny days
but large valley is far from uniform, with range of aspects and altitudes
What grape varieties are grown in Marlborough?
Sauvignon blanc (most planted)
Chardonnay
pinot noir
riesling
pinot gris
Where is Nelson Located ? What is the climate and grape varieties ?
North-west of the South Island
Cooler and wetter than Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris
What are the two main centres of viticulture in Canterbury and their climate?
Plain to the west of Christchurch
- exposed to cooling influence of the pacific
- warming effect from north westerly winds
and larger Waipara Valley
- Warm winds
- Less expose to the ocean due to hills
What grape varieties are grown in Canterbury?
Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot noir
Waipara is known for its Riesling
Where is located Central Otago ?
Foothills of the southern New Zeland Alps
What is the climate and hazards of Central Otago ?
Continental Climate
different aspects , soils and altitudes
Risk of frost damage in spring and autumn
Diurnal range is large
Intensity of sunlight is High, providing good ripening
What grape varieties are grown in Central Otago ?
Most importantly, Concentrated, juicy, full-bodied Pinot Noirs with high alcohol.
Pinot gris, riesling, Chardonnay
