NEW ZEALAND 🇳🇿 Flashcards
Climate in New Zealand
Maritime. Cool for the South Island and a little warmer for the North Island.
Main regions in the New Zealander North Island
Auckland, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa (Martinborough)
Main regions in the New Zealander South Island
Marlborough, Nelson, Canterbury, Central Otago
Main grapes in New Zealand
Primary: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Merlot.
Secondary: Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Syrah.
Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand
Initiative that sets winery standards to help growers achieve to reduce the environmental impact of vineyard management and winery practices.
Climate and main grapes of Auckland
Warm and wet, risk of fungal diseases.
Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah.
Climate and main grapes of Gisborne
High rainfall and high temperatures and sunshine.
Chardonnay, Pinot Gris.
Climate and main grapes of Hawke’s Bay
The warmest, with the longest sunshine hours.
Merlot, Caberenet Sauvignon (Bordeax style), Syrah.
Climate and main grape of Wairarapa
High summer temperatures, but a wide diurnal range.
Pinot Noir.
Climate and main grapes of Marlborough
Wairau Valley: long sunny days. Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
Awatere Valley: drier, cooler, windier. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay + Pinot Noir (still and sparkling wines)
Climate and main grapes of Nelson
Cooler and wetter than Marlborough.
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris.
Climate and main grapes of Canterbury
Plain area: cooling from Pacific with slight warming from NW winds. Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir.
Waipara Valley: less exposed to Pacific due to range of hills and more exposed to warm NW winds. Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir.
Climate and main grapes of Central Otago
Continental climate with risk of frost damage. High sunlights. Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay.
