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New Zealand Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the main mountain range in NZ?

What is its climatic effect on vineyards?

A

Southern Alps

Rain Shadow Effect

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What are the main red and white grapes of NZ?

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

Pinot Noir
Cab sauv
Merlot

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What is the predominant climate on the North Island?

What are its main grapes?

A

Warm maritime

Cab and Merlot

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What are the main grapes of Wairarapa/Wellington?

A

Pinot Noir

Sauvignon Blanc

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What is the climate of Hawke’s Bay?

What are its main grapes?

What are the soils?

A

Moderate maritime

Chardonnay/ Bordeaux Varietals/ Syrah

Alluvial/Gimblet gravel

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What is the climate of Marlborough?

What are its main grapes?

A

Cool/dry/sunny
Long Growing season
Protected by southern alps

Sauv Blanc/Pinot Noir

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What is the most special geographical fact about Central Otago?

What is its main grape?

What is the climate?

A

One of the southern most wine regions in the world
(45th parallel)

Pinot Noir

Cool Continental
High Sun intensity
Dry growing season
Protected north facing slopes

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