New Zealand Flashcards
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Subregions of the South Island in NZ
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- Nelson
- Marlborough
- Canterbury: Waipara Valley
- Central Otago
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Marlborough GI
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- Subregions: Awatere Valley, Wairau Valley
- cool maritime climate
- produces most of NW Wines
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Stony soils
- protected by Richmond Range to the northwest
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Central Otago GI
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- Grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay
3
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Nelson GI
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- Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir
- Soil: gravelly
4
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Canterbury GI
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- Pinot Noir, SB
- Soil: silt loams over gravel
5
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Wine Law in NZ
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- 85 % Rule
6
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General Wine Style in NZ
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Whites: typically unoaked, high flavor intensity with high natural acidity
Reds: lightly oaked
7
Q
Who is Scott Henry?
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8
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Regions on the North Island
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- Hawke’s Bay GI
- Gisborne GI
- Wairarapa GI
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Hawke’s Bay GI
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- Chardonnay, SB
- Merlot and CS
- Gimblett Gravel
- known for Bordeauxstyle blends
- second largest wine region and driest on North Island
10
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Gisbourne GI
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- also known as Poverty Bay
- Cool climate
- Chardonnay, Müller-Thurgau, PG, Gewürztraminer and Viognier
11
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Wairarapa gI
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- southernmost region
- part of Wellington
- only wine district
- Pinot Noir and SB
- especially in Martinborough
12
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Notable Producers:
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- Cloudy Bay
- Felton Road
- Villa Maria
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Villa Maria
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- largest winery in NZ
- located in Auckland North Island
- SB from Marlborough
- Chardonnay from Hawke’s Bay
- Pinot Noir from Marlborough and Central Otago
- Merlot and Bordeaux Blends from Hawke’s Bay
- Sparkling Wines
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Cloudy Bay
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- founded 1985 by David Hohnen in Marlborough
- popularized NZ SB
- Benchmark for Variety and Style
- Super bold and vibrant, marked by tropical fruit, citrus, green herbaceaous notes
- Luxury Brand Status
- Consistent Quality
- Leadership in sustainabiltiy
- also produces Sparkling Wines from Chard and PN
- Since 2003 LVMH
