New Zealand Flashcards
What is the climate of the North Island?
- Warmer in the North, cooler as you move south
- Westernly ocean wind means grapes are planted east of the mountain range to protect them
- High humidity
What is the soil of the North Island?
- Mountainous runnoff of alluvial soil
- some sandstone
- limeston
- schist
What are the major wine producing districts of the North Island (4)?
- Auckland
- Gisborne
- Hawks Bay
- Wairarapa
What is the Climate of Auckland?
- Moderate maritime
- Rainy climate
- Warm/ humid = mold, rot, and frost are marjor concerns
What are the major grape varietals in Aukland?
- Chardonnay
- Cab Sauv
- Merlot
What are the top districts in Aukland?
- Kemeu-Huapai
- Wakheke
What is Gisborne also known as?
“Poverty Bay”
What is the climate of Gisborne?
- Cool maritime
- Red grapes struggle to ripen
- First grapes to see sunshine in WORLD
What are the major varietals of Gisborne?
- Chardonnay
- Muller Thurgau
- Gewurtztraminer
Where do you find the soil type Gimblett Gravels?
- Hawks Bay
- Deep shingled soils that establish a rep. for good syrah and bordeaux style blends
What region is the largest producer of red wine in NZ?
- Hawks Bay
- Known for merlot, syrah and bordeaux style blends, due to the gimblett gravels
What is the driest region in NZ?
Hawks Bay
What are the grapes in Hawks Bay?
- Merlot
- Cab Sauv
- PN
- Cab Franc
- Sauv. Blanc
- Pinot Gris
What is the Southernmost wine region on the North Island?
- Wairarapa
- Home of Martinborough
What major city is located near Wairarapa?
- Wellington - Capital of NZ
What type of wine is procuded in Wairarapa?
- PN
- Sauv. Blanc
Marlborough is located on the North Island. T or F?
FALSE
- Martinborough is in Wellington/ Wairarapa
- Marlborough is located on the South Island
What are the Climate moderators on the South Island?
- Tasman Sea - rain clouds
- Southern Alps = Rain shadow
- GRAPES ARE PLANTED EAST OF THE ALPS
What are the Major wine producing regions on the South Island (4)?
- Nelson
- Marlborough
- Canterbury
- Central Otago
What is the rainiest region in NZ?
- Nelson! It’s also the sunniest region.
What is the Sunniest Region in NZ?
- Nelson! It’s also the rainiest.
What are the leading grapes in Nelson?
- Chard
- Suav Blanc
- Riesling
- PN
Which region in NZ produces over 50% of the country’s total wine?
- Marlborough
- 10,000 ha of SB ALONE!
What grapes are produced in Marlborough?
- PN
- Chard
- Pinot Gris
- Riesling
- and of course SB
- 10,000 ha!
Which companys control most of Marlborough production?
- Montana (Brancott and Fairhall) - Owned by Pernod Ricard
Where in NZ is sparkling wine production picking up steam?
- Marlborough
- Lindauer - partnership between Montana and Duetz. Traditional method
What is the soil in Marlborough?
- Sand and alluvial loam over gravel
- excellent for drainage
What type of wine is produced in Canterbury?
- Fastest growing region for Riesling and PN
- Chard and SB
What is the Southernmost wine producing region in the world?
- Central Otago (ironic, I know)
What is the climate of Central Otago?
- THE ONLY TRULY CONTINENTAL CLIMATE IN ALL OF NZ
- Diurnal shifts are significant
- Planted on hillsides with northern exposurento maximize sun (S facing = too cool)
- Low humidty = no rot, but frost in spring is a problem
What types of wine are produced in Central Otago?
- PN = center stage
- Reisling
- Gewurtz
- Sparkling also!
What are the top Wineries of Central Otago?
- Felton Road
- Mt. Difficulty
- Rippon
Which major city is located in Central Otago?
- Queenstown = adventure capital
What region is synonymous with Canterbury?
Wipara Valley
