New Zealand Flashcards
What slowed down growth in the New Zealand wine industry
Phyloxera in 1910. Also it could not be sold in restaurants until 1960 or in grocery stroes until 1990 due to a strong temperance movement
What made New Zealand famous?
Distinctive flavor of Sauv. Blanc’s from Marlborough Valley
Where is new Zealand located
Southern Hemisphere. It is most southerly growing region in the world
How far is New Zealand from Australia
1300 miles
Describe New Zealand
Two islands: North and South surrounded by Tasmanian Sea and Pacific Ocean
Climate
North Island is warm, maritime, and humid.
South Island is cool and continental
Grapes
White – Sauvignon Blanc – Chardonnay • Red – Pinot Noir – Cabernet Sauvignon – Syrah – Merlot
Percentage of vintage, varietal, and place name
85% across the board to meet EU standards. They don’t officially have GI boundaries yet.
Top North island regions
Aukland, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa (southern tip of North Island)
Aukland is known for what red grapes
Cab and Merlot
Wairarapa contains what important subregion and grows what grapes
Martinborough. Sauv. Blanc. and Pinot Noir
What is unique about Gisborne
Chardonnay and Pinot Gris cool and maritime
What is unique about Hawke’s bay
Driest climate. Grows Chardonnay, Suav.Blanc., Bordeaux varietals, and Syrah
Important sub-region of Hawke’s Bay
Gimblett Gravels. Gravelly soils for Bordaux varietals and Syrah
Describe Marlborough in the South island
Cool, sunny, and dry, thanks to the rain shadow of the southern alp mountains. Malborough sits on the northern tip of the southern island
