New Zealand Flashcards
New Zealand
Location: SW of Australia, 2 islands - North & South
Climate: Warm and humid (north) to cool (south), Maritime to Continental inland
Moderator: rain shadow Southern Alps (SI)
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot
Viniculture: Harvest in Feb, March, Ocean influence, vineyards on east
Viticulture: Innovative & modern, screwcap closures
New Zealand Wine Law & GIs
85% min stated grape variety and vintage (similar to EU regulations). Geo only, no viticulture rules or quality inferred.
Geographical Indications (GI): New Zealand, North Island, South Island
North Island GI
Location: New Zealand
City: Auckland, Wellington
Regions: Auckland, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa
Auckland
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Climate: Maritime, warm raining & humid
Grapes: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Gisborne
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Climate: Maritime cool
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Hawke’s Bay
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Climate: Maritime cool
Soil: Alluvial soil from river rerouting
Grapes: Chardonnay, Bordeaux varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Gimblett Gravels
Wairarapa
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Climate: Maritime cool
Grapes: Pinot Nor, Sauvignon Blanc
Martinborough
South Island
Location: New Zealand
City: Blenheim, Christchurch, Queenstown
Regions: Malborough, Canterbury, Central Otago
Marlborogh
Location: N tip of South Island, New Zealand
Climate: Continental cool, dry & sunny
Moderator: rain shadow Southern Alps
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc (80%), Pinot Noir
Viniculture: Long growing season, irrigation
Vinification: half of NZ production
Canterbury
Location: Middle of South Island, New Zealand
Climate: Continental cool, dry & sunny
Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir
Central Otago
Location: S of South Island, New Zealand
Geography: 45o one of the most southern, high altitude vineyards
Climate: Continental cool, high sun intensity, diurnal shift
Moderator: Rain shadow Southern Alps
Grapes: Pinot Noir, fruit orchards
Viniculture: Long dry growing season
NZ Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, NZ)
Style: Light to Medium-bodied dry white wine
Tell: Intense aroma (cat pee), zesty acid, grapefruit, GREEN
Color: Pale Straw with green
Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, citrus, gooseberry, passionfruit, green apple, ripe pear, freshly cut grass, jalapeño, bell pepper, ripe & tart
Acid: High, Alcohol: M, Body: M
Pairing: Herb-driven sauces, Thai, ceviche, fatty seafood
Cloudy Bay
Other wines: France SB (Loire, Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume), Chile SB, S Africa SB
