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New Zealand Flashcards

1
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Location of New Zealand

A

Southern Hemisphere
4,100 km/2,500 miles to the southeast of Australi

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2
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How is New Zealand divided?

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North Island

South Island

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3
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Physical Features of New Zealand

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Southern Alps

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4
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South Island climate

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Cool

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5
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Marlborough climate

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Cool maritime (with protection)

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Central Otago climate

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Cool continental

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North Island climate

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Warmer, humid

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Hawke’s Bay climate

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Moderate maritime

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Gisborne climate

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Cool maritime

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Wairarapa climate

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Cool maritime

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11
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What type of bottle topping do they use in New Zealand

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Screwcap

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12
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White Grape Varieties in New Zealand

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Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Pinot Gris
Gewürztraminer
Riesling (Central Otago)

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13
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Red Grape Varieties in New Zealand

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Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Merlot

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14
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Winemaking in New Zealand

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Clean, modern, winemaking

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15
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Grape growing in South Island

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Long sunlight hours

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16
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Grape growing in North Island

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Humidity

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17
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Where are all the vineyards planted in New Zealand?

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Eastern side of the mountain ranges

Note:

  • western side is too windy
  • mostly planted on flat plains of gently rolling hills
18
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Important soil type in New Zealand

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Gimblett Gravels:

19
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Geographical Indications (GIs) in New Zealand

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Trademark only with no minimums, no rules.

- Hawke Bay

20
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What is the main white grape in Hawkes Bay?

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Chardonnay

21
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What is the main red grape varitiels of Hawkes Bay?

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  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Syrah
22
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What is Gimblett Gravels

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An area within Hawkes Bay

  • produces high quality Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon
23
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GIs in North Island

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Hawke’s Bay
Gimblett Gravels
Gisborne GI
Wairarapa GI
Martinborough GI

24
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GIs in South Island

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Central Otago GI
Marlborough GI
Nelson GI
Canterbury GI

25
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Marlborough GI

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  • Labeling requires 100% fruit from the region.
  • Subregions:
  • Awatere Valley
  • Wairau Valley
26
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Style of New Zealand white wines

A

Whites: Typically unoaked, high flavor intensity with
high natural acidity.

27
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Style of New Zealand red wines

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Lightly oaked

28
Q

Producer - Proprietary Brand

A

Cloudy Bay
Felton Road
Villa Maria

29
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Food and Beverage Pairing New Zealand Wines

A

High-acid and unoaked wines with seafood, starters,
salads

Intense flavors can be too much for super
delicate dishes

30
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Food and Beverage Pairing New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

A

Sauvignon Blanc has ripeness for sweet-savory
ingredients (e.g., mango salsa); pair acid with acid.
Pinot Noir and Bordeaux blends can be elegant nonEuropean options.

31
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Vintages in New Zealand

A

Recent vintages are 6 months ahead of Northern
Hemisphere

32
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Know Scott Henry and Vertical Shoot Position (VSP)
trellis systems.

A

Scott Henry System: Divides the canopy into upward and downward planes, improving airflow, sunlight exposure, and ripening; commonly used in New Zealand’s vigorous regions like Marlborough for Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.

Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP): Trains shoots vertically in a single plane, enhancing light penetration, mechanical harvesting, and disease control; widely adopted for cool-climate varietals like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Climate Adaptation: Both systems help manage New Zealand’s variable climate by improving grape quality and minimizing disease risk.

Regional Suitability: Scott Henry is preferred in high-yield areas, while VSP is more universal for premium wine production.

33
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The modern wine industry did not truly began in New Zealand until?

A

1970’s

Note:

  • Biggest change that marked the modernization of New Zealand wine was the introduction of refrigerated, stainless steel Fermentation tanks
  • This allowed for winemakers to produce the clean, crisp whites they have become famous for
34
Q

What is another name for screwcap?

A

Stelvin Closure

35
Q

The wines in New Zealand are labeled how?

A

By grape variety

36
Q

New Zealand is considered New World or Old World?

A

New World

37
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What are the main grapes of Northland , New Zealand

A

Cabernet Sauvignon 🔴

Merlot 🔴

Syrah 🔴

Chardonnay ⚪

Pinot Gris ⚪

38
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Where are most of the vineyards located in Auckland

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On the western half of the region and on Waiheke island

39
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What is the small island that sets east of the Auckland region

A

Waiheke Island

40
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What are the main grapes grown in Auckland

A

Cabernet Sauvignon 🔴

Merlot 🔴

Chardonnay ⚪

Pinot Gris ⚪

41
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Screwcap Wine Seal Initiative 2001

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A movement led by winemakers, primarily in New Zealand and Australia, to replace traditional cork closures with screwcaps. This initiative aimed to address issues like cork taint (caused by TCA contamination) and inconsistent aging associated with natural corks.

42
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Why didn’t New Zealand wine really take off until the 1990s?

A

Several setbacks, including:

(-) phylloxera, early 20th century
(-) temperance movement, 1910-1919
(-) economic depression, 1929-1938
(-) wine not allowed for sale in restaurants until 1960
(-) wine not allowed for sale in supermarkets until 1990

VB - Court of Master Sommeliers - Certified (41 decks)

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