New Zealand Flashcards
What percentage of wine made in New Zealand is Sauvignon Blanc?
65-71%
What does Aotearoa mean?
Land of the Long White Cloud - New Zealand.
What percentage of New Zealand wines are exported?
More than 87%
What is the Gumboot Clone?
The Abel clone of Pinot Noir in New Zealand.
If a New Zealand wine has a grape variety on its label, what is the minimum percentage required of the stated variety?
85%
If a New Zealand wine has a vintage year or region of origin on its label, what percentage of the wine must be from the region or year?
85%
How many wine producers are in New Zealand?
Over 700
How are New Zealand’s wine categorized?
Geographical indications (regions)
Local geographic indications (sub-regions)
What is the Abel Clone?
A Pinot Noir clone in New Zealand, reportedly from the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and smuggled in by a New Zealand rugby player.
What are the three enduring geographical indications of New Zealand?
New Zealand
North Island
South Island
When were the New Zealand wine laws formally enacted?
November of 2016, entered into force in July of 2017.
Where are most of New Zealand’s wine companies headquartered?
Auckland. The vineyards are often located elsewhere.
What is the farthest distance that any vineyard in New Zealand is from the ocean?
80 miles.
What percentage of wines produced in New Zealand is Pinot Noir?
7%
What percentage of wine produced in New Zealand is white?
80%
What is New Zealand’s latitude range?
36°-45° South
What are the main Geographical indications on New Zealand’s South Island?
Canterbury
Central Otago
Marlborough
Nelson
Waitaki Valley/North Otago
Where is the Awatere Valley?
The Awatere Valley is in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. It is the coolest, driest and windiest area of Marlborough.
What river forms the southern boundary of North Canterbury?
The Rakia River.
Where are the Southern Valleys of New Zealand?
The Southern Valleys of New Zealand are in the Marlborough Region. The Southern Valleys have a variety of mesoclimates and soils.
Where is Alexandra?
Alexandra is in Central Otago in New Zealand. It is the most southernly region and very dry. The weather can be extreme.
Where is Bannockburn?
Bannockburn is in Central Otago in New Zealand. It is on the south bank of the Kawaru River, and is one of the warmest and driest spots in the region.
What is Wanaka?
Wanaka is a wine region in the Central Otago region of New Zealand. The climate is moderated by Lake Wanaka.