New zealand Flashcards
When was the first recordings of vine plantings in NZ and by whom?
- 1819
- By Samuel Marsden
Who brought the first Sauvignon Blanc plantings in NZ?
Ross spence in 1968
Who and where was the first Commercial Sauvignon Blanc vines was planted?
- Wayne Thomas
- In Marlborough in 1975
Which region is the most southerly wine region in the world?
Central Otago
What’s the unique about the Climate of Central otago Wine region
- Maritime Climate but Otago is Semi Continental.
- West side is too rainy due to Tasman Sea and East is too drier
What are the sub regions of Northland GI?
- Kerikeri
- Kaitaia
- Whangarei
What grape varietals are famous in Northland GI and Main producer?
- just about 70ha
- Chardonnay and Syrah
- Marsden Estate
What are the subregions of Auckland GI?
Total 8 sub regions with 3 GI
- Kumeu GI, MataKana GI and Waiheke Island GI
- West Auckland, South Auckland, Clevedon, Henderson, Huapai
Whats the most famous Grape and Producer in Kumeu GI?
- Chardonnay
- Warmer Weather than North
- Kumeu River (Mate’s Vineyard )
What’s the climate and Grape grown in Matakana GI?
- Warm Climate with Bordeaux like soils
- Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
- only 70ha
Whats the climate and Grape Varities for Waiheke Island GI?
-Warmest Maritime climate
- Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier
What are the subregions of Waikato/Bay of plenty ?
6 unofficial subregions
- Lake Taupo,
-Hamilton
- Rotorua
- Te Kauwhata
- Te Awamutu
- Coromondel Peninsula
What are tha main Grape Varieties and Climate influences in Waikato/Bay of plenty ?
- Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon
- Coastal Influence over Rolling Flatlands
Whats the major Producer in Waiheke Island?
- Man O War ( Half of vineyard)
- Stonyridge and destiny Bay
What are the sub regions of Gisborne GI?
Total 9 with Ormand, Patutahi and Manutuke are main 3
- Ormand River
- Golden slope (Hexton Hills)
- Patutahi Plateau
- Central Valley
- Riverpoint
- Waipaoa
What’s the main grape variety for Gisborne GI?
- Chardonnay
- Also Albarino, Chasselas, Palomino, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and SB
Who is the most famous Producer from Gisborne GI?
Millton
What are the main Sub regions of Hawkes Bay GI?
- Central Hawkes Bay GI (high altitude cool climate)
- River Valley:- Esk River Valley, Nagaruroro River valley, Tutaekuri River Valley and Mohaka (whites and Pinot noir)
- Alluvial Plains- Bridge Pa and Gimblett Gravel, Korokipo and Ohiti
- Coastal:- Te Awanga and Nothern Esk valley (Premium Chardonnay and Pinot)
- Hillsides- Havelock North (Red grapes)
What are the main Sub regions of Hawkes Bay GI?
- Central Hawkes Bay GI (high altitude cool climate)
- River Valley:- Esk River Valley, Nagaruroro River valley, Valley (whites and Pinot noir)
- Alluvial Plains- Bridge Pa and Gimblett Gravel
- Coastal:- Te Awanga and Nothern Esk valley (Premium Chardonnay and Pinot)
- Hillsides- Havelock North (Red grapes)
Which is the oldest winery is NZ and since which year? And where it is located?
- Mission Estate in 1851
- Hawkes Bay
How Gimblett Gravel region was created?
- It was created in 1867 due to Earthquakes in Nagaruroro River creating Gimblett Gravel
- Bordeaux Varities and Syrah
Name the most important wineries in Hawkes bay GI?
- Te Mata Estate, Craggy Range, Elephant Hill, Trinity Hill and Sacred Hill
What are the sub- regions / GI of Wairarapa GI?
3 subregions
- Masterton
- Gladstone GI
- Martinborough GI
What are the main grapes for Wairarapa GI?
- Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir
- Also bit of Chardonnay and Pinot Gris
