New Zealand Flashcards
What are the regions on the North Island?
Northland Auckland Waikato/Bay of Plenty Gisborne Hawkes Bay Wairarapa
What are the region on the South Island?
Nelson
Marlborough
Canterbury
Central Otago
What is the minimum for varietal/vintage labeling in NZ?
85%
What is the climate of Auckland, Northland, and Waikato?
moderate, rainy maritime climate
frost and rot are hazards
Which of Auckland’s subregions experiences a sunny, dry climate?
Waiheke Island
Auckland is NZ center of?
Wine business, Pernond Ricard NZ and Villa Maria are located here
Waiheke Island is a sub region of?
Auckland
Gisborne
The world’s most easterly wine region. And NZ 3 largest producer (reputation for lower quality and bulk wines)
Maritieme climate and sheltered from strong winds which can result in an early harvest.
Chardonnay is by far the most common varietal. Merlot is the dominant red variety.
What are the subregions of Gisborne (9)
Golden Slopes Ormond Ormond Valley Manutuke Central Valley Riverpoint Patutahi Patutahi Plateau Waipaoa
Hawkes Bay
Second largest region in NZ and NZ largest producer of red wine.
Maritieme influence tempers hot summer days.
Sauvignon blanc and Chardonnay are the regions most planted white varieties.
Merlot is the leading red variety
Gimblett Gravels has a reputation for Bordeaux style blends
Sub regions of Hawkes Bay
Central Hawkes Bay (official sub region)
Coastal Areas:
Te Awanga
Northern Esk Valley
River Valleys: Mohaka Esk River Valley Tutaekuri River Valley Ngaruroro River Valley
Alluvial Plains: Korokipo Bridge Pa Gimblett Gravels Ohiti
Hillsides:
Havelock North
Wairarapa
Souther most region of the North Island.
Sit between mountain ranges and is protected from warm northerly winds in summer and cold southerly winds and rain.
Pinot Nora and Sauvignon Blanc are particularly successful.
What is Wairarapa officially named?
The entire region is officially named Wellington—it includes New Zealand’s capital city—but Wairarapa is the only wine district in the region.
Martinborough
Official sub region of Wairarapa
Famous for Pinot Noir
Sub regions of Wairarapa
Martinborough (official)
Gladstone (official)
Masterton
Nelson
Located at the extreme north of the South Island.
Most sunny and most rainiest region of NZ. Protected by the Tasman mountains to the west and the Richmond Hills to the east.
Long sunny days and cool nights are ideal conditions for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the two most planted varieties.
Sub regions of Nelson
Waimea Plains
Upper Moutere
Motueka
Takaka
How much of the countries wine is produced in Marlborough
65% of all New Zealand wine originates here. Marlborough is by far the largest producer
Marlborough climate
Similar to the climate of Nelson with long hours of sunshine but with less rainfall. Its protected by the Richmond Hills to the west and the Wither Hills to the east.
Dry long growing season
Te large diurnal variations are ideal for the Sauvignon Blanc and other choses varieties. Pinot Noir (2) and Chardonnay (sparkling)
Sub regions of Marlborough
Awatere Valley
Wairua Valley
Southern Valleys
What other style is Marlborough spearheading?
Traditional sparkling wines
1988 a partnership between Montana and Deutz was born
What soils types are found in Marlborough?
Generally composed of sandy, alluvial loam topsoil over gravel- excellent drainage and limits vine vigor
Some sites are more retentive- inducing a more herbaceous character in the final wine
Irrigation is widespread
What is NZ’s fastest growing wine region?
Canterbury, due in large part to the success of the northern subregion Waipara Valley.
What grapes are common in Canterbury?
Pinot Noir is the main variety
Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc are also successful here
What are the sub regions of Canterbury?
Waipara Valley (official)
Canterbury Plains
Central Otago
The world’s souther most wine region and te country’s highest in altitude.
Continental climate with greater seasonal temperature extremes than any of the country’s maritime regions.
South facing slopes are often too cool for viticulture and spring frost are a costly problem.
Pinot Noir is the best performing variety here.
Sub regions of Central Otago
Gibbstone Wanaka Cromwell Basin Bannockburn Bendigo Alexandra Basin
