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New Zealand Flashcards

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Syrah grown in New Zealand’s North Island is closest in style to which other classic Syrah region?

A

The Rhône

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What influences the plain area of Canterbury?

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Cooling breezes from the Pacific

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What is Nelson’s climate like in comparison with Marlborough’s?

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Cooler and wetter

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Where in New Zealand is production of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah concentrated?

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The North Island, where warmer temperatures help ripen them

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What has been New Zealand’s flagship grape since the 1990s and accounts for most production?

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Sauvignon Blanc

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What is New Zealand’s climate in:

1) The North Island
2) The South Island

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1) Moderate maritime

2) Cool maritime

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Which Marlborough valley produces which Sauvignon style:

1) Higher acidity, green herbaceous character
2) Tropical fruit flavours

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1) Awatere

2) Wairau

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What protects the vineyards in the east of New Zealand’s South Island from rain and wind?

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The Southern Alps, which run down its centre

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In what styles can Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris be made in New Zealand?

What is the most prevalent style?

A
  • Dry to sweet

- Off-dry

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10
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How is most New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc fermented?

What do some producers use as a point of difference?

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  • Protectively; in inert vessels at cool temperatures

- Oak maturation

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What are New Zealand’s 2 main soil types?

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1) Free draining with no waterlogging

2) Overly fertile soil on the flat lands

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Where in New Zealand is Pinot Noir mostly grown?

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Throughout the South Island, and on a few select North Island sites

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What accounts for the following in Central Otago:

1) Grape quality
2) High alcohol

A

1) Wide diurnal range

2) Intense sunlight

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What are the 5 main winegrowing regions of New Zealand’s North Island?

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1) Auckland
2) Gisborne
3) Hawke’s Bay
4) Wairarapa
5) Martinborough

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What are the 4 main black varieties of New Zealand?

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  • Pinot Noir
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Syrah
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Which region of New Zealand is famous for Bordeaux-style blends and premium Syrah?

A

Hawke’s Bay

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17
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For which variety is Martinborough famous?

A

Pinot Noir

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Which New Zealand Island produces which style of Sauvignon:

1) Tropical flavours
2) Higher acidity; gooseberry and green bell pepper

A

1) North (warmer)

2) South (cooler)

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What is the vineyard area like in Central Otago?

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It is spread over a wide area in the foothills of the Alps, so has a range of different valleys, aspects, altitudes and soils.

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What are the 2 most planted varieties in Canterbury?

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  • Sauvignon Blanc

- Pinot Noir

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What is Central Otago’s climate?

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Cool continental

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Where at Canterbury’s 2 main centres of viticulture?

A

1) The plain to the west of Christchurch

2) Waipara Valley

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23
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What area of Hawke’s Bay:

  • Well-drained, heat-absorbing gravel soil
  • On a valley floor
  • Excellent black grape varieties
A

Gimblett Gravels

24
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Which New Zealand vineyard area:

  • Close to towns of Hastings and Napier
  • On an estuary plain
  • Warmest area with longest sunshine hours
  • Diverse soils, aspects and altitudes
A

Hawke’s Bay

25
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What high-quality grape does Waipara Valley produce?

A

Riesling

26
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Even though summers are hot in Martinborough, how is Pinot Noir able to grow?

A

Wide diurnal range, with cool nights

27
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Where in New Zealand are there many large wineries processing grapes from around the country?

A

Auckland

28
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Which region is Waiheke Island part of?

A

Auckland

29
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Which New Zealand wine:

  • Medium to full body
  • Ripe
  • Dark plum and spice
A

Martinborough Pinot Noir

30
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What is the main climatic influence on Waipara Valley, Canterbury?

A

A warming north-westerly wind

31
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Which New Zealand variety:

  • High acidity
  • Pungent aromas
  • Elderflower
  • Passion fruit
A

Sauvignon Blanc

32
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What is the main variety grown in Central Otago?

What would you typically expect its wines to be like?

A

Pinot Noir: gives a full body and juicy, vibrant flavours

33
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Which New Zealand variety:

  • Distinct regional styles
  • Vibrant fruit
  • Fine ripe tannins
  • Soft texture
  • High alcohol
A

Pinot Noir

34
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Is rainfall ever a problem in New Zealand?

A

Yes, during the ripening period

35
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Which 3 aromatic/semi-aromatic varieties are aided by dry autumns and cool nights in New Zealand?

A
  • Riesling
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Gris
36
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Where is New Zealand’s major centre of grape growing?

Where is the 2nd most important?

A

1) Marlborough

2) Hawke’s Bay

37
Q

What initiative set standards for wineries to reduce their environmental impact?

A

Sustainable Winegrowing For New Zealand

38
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Which 3 grapes dominate in Nelson?

A
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Gris
39
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As a generalisation, what is are the growing conditions of:

1) Wairau Valley
2) Awatere Valley

A

1) Warmth from long, sunny days (but lots of side valleys with different aspects and altitudes)
2) Dry, cool, windy

40
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What are Auckland’s 3 most planted varieties?

A
  • Chardonnay
  • Merlot
  • Syrah
41
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Which 2 varieties are blended in New Zealand to create a Bordeaux style with good tannin, red fruit and cassis?

A

Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

42
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What are the 4 main white varieties of New Zealand?

A
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Pinot Gris
43
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What are the 2 adjacent estuary valleys where most of Marlborough’s vineyards are found?

A

1) Wairau Valley

2) Awatere Valley

44
Q

Which New Zealand wine:

  • Medium body
  • Fine tannins
  • Cherry and cranberry
A

Marlborough Pinot Noir

45
Q

What 2 varieties are widely planted and used for still and sparkling production in Marlborough?

A

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

46
Q

Which other region does Martinborough lie within?

A

Wairarapa

47
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What is the wettest region of New Zealand?

What problem does the rain cause?

A
  • Auckland

- Fungal disease

48
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What is New Zealand’s biggest challenge to viticulture and how do they combat it?

A
  • Vine vigour

- Expert canopy management and trellising, in which they are world innovators

49
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1) What accounts for over half of plantings in Gisborne?

2) What 2 other varieties also grow there?

A

1) Chardonnay

2) Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris

50
Q

What is a big risk in spring and autumn in Central Otago?

A

Frost damage

51
Q

For what characteristic are the wines of New Zealand most noted?

A

Purity of fruit flavours

52
Q

Which New Zealand variety:

  • Concentrated citrus
  • Tropical fruits
  • Subtle toast and sweet spice (with new French oak)
A

Chardonnay

53
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What 3 factors help grapes in New Zealand ripen while retaining acidity?

A

1) Long sunshine hours
2) Cool nights from sea breezes
3) Long ripening season

54
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What is the climate like on the broad estuary plain of Gisborne?

(3 points)

A

1) High rainfall
2) High temperatures
3) Long sunshine hours

55
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What are the 4 main regions of New Zealand’s South Island?

A

1) Marlborough
2) Nelson
3) Canterbury
4) Central Otago

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