New Zealand Flashcards
Who brought vines to NZ and when?
James Busby in 1833
Who grew the first Sauv Blanc in New Zealand
Ross Spence
Which region accounts for 60% of the countries vineyards
Marlborough
Why are the vineyards on the right of the islands?
West coast is too wet
What is the difference between the two islands
South is cooler climate
North is more temperate and less mountainous
What dangerous air thing is around New Zealand? And what is the struggle with it
Ozone Hole that makes canopy management important so berries dont get burned
Are AOP regulations loose or strict
Very loose
When was the GIs announced
2016
What is the vintage variety or origin rule?
85%
What are the north island GIs
Northland, Auckland, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay,Wairarapa, Marlborough
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What GI was the home to the first grape vines?
Northland
What is the climate, and how many growers?
Subtropical climate with high rainfall, 23 growers only
What are the three sections of Auckland
West Auckland
Matakana
waiheke Island
Where is Kumeu River?
Auckland
Where is Man’O War located?
waiheke Island
What type of wine is Gisborne known for
bulk baged wine
What are the three big important vineyards in Hawkes Bay
Te Mata, Gimblett Gravel, Bridge Pa
What is the second largest wine region?
Gisborne
Where is Craggy Range?
Martinborough, Hwaks Bay
What is Wairarapa known for climate wise
Being Very windy and having long growing season
What region is the leading in Sauv Blanc
Marlborough
Where is Cloudy Bay?
Marlboroguh
What is Cloudy Bays top sparkling wine?
Pelorus
What is the sub region in Marlborough
Awatere, Wairau Valley (most important)
Whats the sunniest region in NZ
Nelson
