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
Name the most important wineries in Wairarapa GI?
- Ata Rangi, Dry River, Martinborough Vineyards and Palliser Estate
What are the 3 sub regions of Marlborough Region?
AWS
- Wairau Valley
- Southern Valley
- Awatere Valley
Name 2 Rivers and 2 mountains found in Marlborough region?
- Wairau River and Awatere River
- Richmond Ranges and Wither Hills
Which is the largest winery in NZ based in Marlborough?
Montana (Brancott Estate by Pernod Ricard) in 1975
What are the main grapes in Marlborough GI?
- Wairau and Awatere Valley - Sauvignon Blanc
- Southern Valley - Pinot Noir (clay and sand loam soil)
Name the famous producer in Marlborough?
- Cloudy Bay, Dog Point, Clos Henri (Henri bourgeois), Villa Maria and Brancott Estate.
- Also Fromm, Saint clair and spy valley
Name the subregions of Nelson GI?
- Motueka
- Upper Moutere (Moutere Hills)
- Waimea Plains
- Takaka ( Golden bay)
What are the main grapes from Nelson GI?
- Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir
With Chardonnay and Pinot Gris
Name the famous wineries in Nelson GI?
- Neudorf and Seifried
What are the sub regions/ GI of Canterbury GI ?
- North Canterbury GI
- Waipara Valley GI
- Canterbury Plains
Name the special gravel soil found in valley floor of Waipara Valley GI?
GLASNEVIN GRAVEL
Name the famous producers from Canterbury GI?
- Pegasus Bay, Pyramid Valley, Mud House and Geisen
What are the main grapes in Waitaki valley GI??
- 60 ha only since 2003
- Pinot noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling
What are the main producers from Waitaki valley GI?
- Ostler, Pasquale and Valli vineyards
What are the subregion / GI of Central Otago ?
WBC - GBA
- Wanaka
- Bendigo
- Cromwell (Pisa and Lowburn)
- Gibbston
- Bannockburn
- Alexandra
What are the main grapes for the Central Otago GI?
- Pinot Noir
- Also Pinot gris, Chardonnay and Riesling
What are the main producers in Central Otago GI?
- Felton Road, Mt. Difficulty, Rippon, Gibbston Valley and Peregrine
Who was the first person to commercial release of NZ wines under Screw Cap?
Kim Crawford in Marlborough
