New Zealand Flashcards
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.
Where are the Southern Valleys of New Zealand?
The Southern Valleys New Zealand 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.
What is Bendigo?
Bendigo is a wine region in Central Otago in New Zealand. It is one of the warmest sub-regions, with stony soil and north facing slopes.
Where is Martinborough and what grapes are planted there?
Martinborough is on the North Island of New Zealand in Wairapa. The dominant grapes are Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.
Where is Cromwell/Louburn/Pisa?
Cromwell/Louburn/Pisa is in Central Otago in New Zealand. Most of the vines in the region are on lower terraces of mountains as well as the valley floor.
Describe Wairau Valley.
Wairau Valley is located in the Marlborough region of New Zealand. It is one of New Zealand’s sunniest places. It has stony, alluvial climate. It is cool, and is drier inland.
Where is Gibbston?
Gibston is a sub-region of Central Otago, and has the highest elevation vineyards in the region.
Where is Waitaki Valley and what are the main grapes grown there?
Waitaki Valley/North Otago is between Otago and Canterbury. It has unique limestone-based soils, as well as loess and alluvial deposits. It is a cool climate growing mainly Pinot Noir, Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Chardonnay.
Where is Wairarapa and what wines are produced there?
Wairarapa is on the southern end of New Zealand’s north island, and has a maritime climate. Just over 50% of the vines are Pinot Noir, and some Sauvignon Blanc. There are small amounts of Pinot Gris, Syrah and Riesling as well.
What are the three sub-regions of Wairapa?
Masterton, Martinborough, and Gladstone are the three sub-regions of Wairapa.
What percentage of wine made in New Zealand is Sauvignon Blanc?
65-71%
What percentage of wine produced in New Zealand is white?
80%
What is New Zealand’s oldest winery and where is it located?
Mission Estate Winery, in the Hawkes Bay region.
What does Aotearoa mean?
Land of the Long White Cloud - New Zealand.
What are the main Geographical Indications on New Zealand’s North Island?
Auckland
Hawk’s Bay
Gisborne
Northland
Wairarapa
What are the main Geographical indications on New Zealand’s South Island?
Canterbury
Central Otago
Marlborough
Nelson
Waitaki Valley/North Otago
What are the two bays along the coast of Marlborough?
Cloudy Bay
Clifford Bay
What is New Zealand’s largest wine producing region?
Marlborough
What percentage of New Zealand’s wine is made in Marlborough?
About two thirds.
What is the second largest wine producing region of New Zealand?
Hawke’s Bay