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