New Zealand Flashcards
Who established first commercial vineyard in Marlborough?
Montana
How many GIs are in New Zealand?
22 GI
GIs in North Island
Northland, Auckland, Matakana, Kumeu, Waiheke Island, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Central Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa, Gladstone, Martinborough
South Island GIs
Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbury, Morth Cantebury, Waipara Valley, Waitaki North Otago/Waitaki Valley, Central Otago, Bannockburn
Effects on South Island
Tasman Sea, Southern Alps
Effects on North Island
Generally warmer than South Island, less mountainous, much rainier
Effects from the ocean
When did Geographical Indications pass?
In 2006 but put in action in 2017
Where is the traditional wine center
Auckland
Natural features and soils of Northland GI
Pacific Ocean, grey brown, clay rich loam soils subsoils of clay and friable volcanic clay in Kerikeri
Major grapes of Northland GI
White: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Red: Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage
Which GIs are also part of Auckland GI
Matakana, Kumeu, Waiheke Island
Natural Features of Auckland
Pacific Ocean, Waitakere Ranges
Volcanic soils, layered sandstone and mudstone
Major grapes of Auckland
Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and Pinot Gris
Climate of Auckland
moderate, rainy maritime climate
Which GI is the driest in North Island
Hawkes Bay
Natural Features of Hawke’s Bay GI
Heretaunga Plains, Hawke Bay, Ngaruroro River, Tukutuki River
Major grapes of Hawke’s Bay
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Pinot Gris, Syrah, Pinot Nour, Cabernet Sauvignon
Natural features of Gisborne GI
Waipaoa River, Poverty Bay, Raukumara Range
Fine alluvial soils and heavier clay loam
Major grapes of Gisborne GIs
Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Gewurztraminer
GIs that form part of Wairarapa GI
Gladstone GI and Martinborough GI
Natural features of Wairarapa GI
Aorange and Tararua Ranges, Ruamahanga River
Shallow silt loams with gravelly subsoils
Major grapes of Wairarapa GI
Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc. Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Which GIs are in South Island
Nelson, Marlborough, Canterbuy, North Canterbury, Waipara Valley/Waipara, Waitaki North Otago/ Waitaki Valley, Central Otago, Bannockburn
Which region is the sunniest wine producing region in New Zealand
Nelson but it is also rainiest region in South Island
Natural features of Nelson GI
Tasman Mountains, Richmond Range, Waimea River, Tasman Bay, Golden Bay
Major grapes of Nelson GI
Sauvignon Blanc* , Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay
How much Marlborough contributes to whole wine production of New Zealand
70%
What other style that Marlborough famous for
Sparkling wine
Natural features of Marlborough GI
Richmond Range, Wither Hill Range, Kaikoura Ranges, Wairau River, Awatere River
Shallow, stony soils and deep sandy loams, clay based soils on hill sites
Major grapes of Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc*, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling
Pinot Noir
Major producers of Marlborough GI
Allan Scott, Cloudy Bay, Fromm, Hunter’s, Saint Clair, Spy Valley
Natural Features of Canterbury GI
Waimakairiri River, Waipara River, Puketeraki Ranges, Canterbury Plains
Silt loams over gravel, gravelly soils and limestone-derived clays
Major grapes of Canterbury GI
Pinot Noir*, Sauvignon Blanc *, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay
Major producers of Canterbury GI
Pegasus Bay, Pyramid Valley, Mud House, Giesen
Natural features of Waitaki North Otago GI
Waitaki River
Waitakian limestone
Major grapes of Waitaki North Otago
Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay
Climate of Central Otago
The only region with Continental climate
Natural features of Central Otago GI
Southern Alps, Lake Wanaka, Waitaki River
Broken schist and clay, heavy silt loam, gravel, light sand
Major grapes of Central Otago GI
Pinot Noir*, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Unofficial subregions of Central Otago
Bendigo, Gibbston, Wanaka, Cromwell Basin, Alexandra Basin
Major producers of Central Otago GI
Rippon, Peregrine, Felton Road, Mt. Difficulty
