New Zealand Flashcards
What are the most widely planted grapes of New Zealand?
White - Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
Red - Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.
Name the GI’s of the North Island of New Zealand.
- Northland
- Waikoukou Valley
- Waiheke Island
- Auckland
- Waikato aka Bay of Plenty
- Gisborne aka Poverty Bay
- Hawkes Bay
- Wairarapa
- Martinborough
- Wellington
Name the GI’s of the South Island of New Zealand.
- Nelson
- Marlborough
- Wairau Valley
- Awatere Valley
- Waipara Valley
- Canterbury
- Waitaki
- Central Otago
In which regions are the vineyards located in Northland?
- Whangarie
- Kaitaia
- Kerikeri
What are the soils of Northland?
Clay-rich loam over compact Clay.
Name the grapes of Northland.
White - Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Viognier.
Red - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Chambourcin.
In which regions are the vineyards located in Auckland?
Western Half
- Kumeu aka Huapei
- Matakana aka Mahurongi
- Henderson
- Waiheke Island
Name the grapes of Auckland.
White - Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Red - Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Petit Verdot.
How big are the Waikato vineyards?
- 24 ha.
What are the climatic conditions of Waikato?
- High rainfall and humidity.
- Warm climate.
Name the grapes of Waikato.
Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc.
Name the worlds most easterly wine - growing region.
Gisborne GI.
What is the climate of Gisborne?
Maritime climate and is sheltered from strong winds which can result in early harvest.
Name the grapes for Gisborne.
White - Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc, Muscat and Sauvignon Blanc.
Red - Merlot.
Name the sub-regions of Gisborne.
- Ormund
- Patutahi
- Manutuke
What is the climate of Hawke’s Bay?
Martime climate influence tempers the hot summer days with heat summations similar to Bordeaux and Burgundy.
Name the grapes for Hawke’s Bay.
Red - Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
White - Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
What are the official GI’s of Hawke’s Bay?
- Hawke’s Bay
- Central Hawke’s Bay
Name the sub-districts of Hawke’s Bay.
- Gimblett Gravels
- Havelock North
- Te Awqanga
- Taradale
- Ferndale
- Esk Valley
What is the soil profile of Gimblett Gravels?
Riverbed left from a old river diverted due to earthquake.
Name the geographical aspects of Wairarapa.
- Situated between two mountain ranges which offer protection from the warm north-easterly winds and rains.
- The warm winds, which do get through stablize the humidity.
Name the sub-region of Wairarapa.
- Martinborough (named after John Martin)
- Masterson
- Gladstone
What are the grapes for Wairarapa?
- Pinot Noir
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Gris
- Riesling
What are the sub-regions of Nelson?
- Waimea Plains
- Upper Moutere
Which mountains are located in Marlborough?
- Wither Hills to the east
- Richmond Hills to the west.
Name the sub-regions of Marlborough.
- Awatere Valley
- Wairau Valley
- Southern Valley.
What was Brancott Estate formerly known as?
Montana
What are the grapes for Marlborough?
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Name the wine-growing regions of Canterbury.
- Canterbury Plains
- Bank’s Peninsula
- Waipara
- Waitaki
What is soil profile of Waipara?
- Limestone in the east
- Gravel in the west.
What are the grapes for Canterbury?
White - Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc.
Red - Pinot Noir
Which is the southern most wine-growing region of the world?
- Central Otago located on 45°
Name the sub-regions Central Otago.
- Wanaka
- Alexandra
- Bannockburn
- Gibbston
- Cromwell
- Bendigo
What are the grapes of Central Otago?
Red - Pinot Noir
White - Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer.
