New zealand Flashcards
Climate and soil
Maritime influenced region
North island: subtropical
South island: cool climate
Central otago: semi-continental
Soil: alluvial on valley floor and terraces (gravel, stone, silt, loam)
effect of sunlight
being close to the south pole we are in an area where there’s no protection from ozone hole, this means direct sunlight that can create sunburn to the grapes.
Necessary a canopy management to protect it.
Wine law
International rule of 85%.
In 2016 being established 18 wine regions
Wine to be sold in europe must be at least 8.5% alcohol
Principal area of production
North island:
Northland, Auckland, Waikato/bay of plenty, gisborne, Hawke’s bay, Wairapara
South island:
Marlborough, nelson, Canterbury, waitaki valley, central otago
sv.blanc characteristics and areas
Sight: very pale straw with green and silver rim
Nose: grapefruit and lime citrus with gooseberry, grass and green herbs notes; vegetal elements as asparagus, green bean, bell pepper/jalapeno
Palate: med body with emphasis on mouth watering
Marlborough: green yet ripe tropical fruit
Gooseberry and passion fruit
Martinborough: green grass
Nelson: Sweet apple and tropical fruit
Pinot noir characteristics and areas
sight: light to medium ruby
nose: red fruits (fresh and dry) with considerable herb, floral, tea and mineral driven.
Oak aeging add spices and woody flavours.
Whole bunch aromas may be present.
Marker: herbal aromas
Most planted red variety
North island
Martinborough: richer style, savory espression
South island
Marlborough: alluvial soil, fresh/fruity style
Waipara (canterbury):meaty character
Central otago: coolest area: powerful and vibrant
Hawke’s bay
gravel based, best suited for bordeaux blends (cab.s, merlot+ syrah) in the inland and chardonnay/sv.blanc on the coast
gisborne
Chardonnay/albarino
where can be found grasnevin gravels?
alluvial soil that can be found in waipara valley
