New Zealand Flashcards
What is the climate of New Zealand’s wine regions?
Cool maritime climate with long sunshine hours and cooling oceanic winds.
What are the key soil types in New Zealand?
Gravelly alluvial soils (Marlborough), limestone/clay (Canterbury), volcanic (Hawke’s Bay, Waiheke Island).
What are the main wine-producing regions of New Zealand? (11)
Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay, Central Otago, Wairarapa, Gisborne, Nelson, Canterbury, Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Waipara Valley.
What is the most widely planted grape variety in New Zealand?
Sauvignon Blanc, particularly in Marlborough.
Which New Zealand region is best known for Pinot Noir?
Central Otago, known for its cool-climate, structured Pinot Noir wines.
Which New Zealand region is known for Chardonnay?
Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay, producing rich, fruit-forward Chardonnay wines.
Which New Zealand region produces notable Syrah and Bordeaux blends?
Hawke’s Bay, particularly Gimblett Gravels.
What grape varieties are commonly grown in New Zealand?
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
What are the main appellations of the North Island? (6)
Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne, Wairarapa, Northland, Auckland
What are the main appellations of the South Island? (5)
Marlborough, Central Otago, Nelson, Canterbury, Waipara Valley.
What makes Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc unique?
Intense aromatics, crisp acidity, and tropical fruit flavors with herbaceous notes.
Which New Zealand wine region is the warmest?
Northland, with a subtropical climate suitable for ripening fuller-bodied red wines.
Which New Zealand wine region is the southernmost?
Central Otago, the world’s most southerly commercial wine region.
Which New Zealand region is known for Riesling and aromatic whites?
Waipara Valley and Canterbury, due to their cool-climate growing conditions.
