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WSET® Level 2 Geography of Wine > New Zealand > Flashcards

New Zealand Flashcards

Regions, grapes, and styles

1
Q

4 Major regions of
New Zealand

A

Hawke’s Bay
Martinborough
Marlborough
Central Otago

North to South

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What country and grapes are associated with
Hawke’s Bay

A

New Zealand
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon

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3 Appelations in New Zealand known for producing Pinot Noir

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Martinborough
Marlborough
Central Otago

North Island: Martinborough, South Island: Marlborough and Central Otago

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What country and grapes are associated with Martinborough?

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New Zealand
Pinot Noir

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What country and grapes are associated with Marlborough?

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New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir

Synonymous with Sauvignon Blanc

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What country and grapes are associated with Central Otago?

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New Zealand
Pinot Noir

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What makes Central Otago well suited for Pinot Noir

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Central Otago is in a rain shadow

A rain shadow protects the Pinot Noir from cool Pacific breezes and bad weather which give the grapes unlimited sunshine to fully ripen.

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WSET® Level 2 Geography of Wine (11 decks)

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