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New Zealand Flashcards

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1
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What are the most widely planted grapes of New Zealand?

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White - Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
Red - Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.

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Name the GI’s of the North Island of New Zealand.

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  • Northland
  • Waikoukou Valley
  • Waiheke Island
  • Auckland
  • Waikato aka Bay of Plenty
  • Gisborne aka Poverty Bay
  • Hawkes Bay
  • Wairarapa
  • Martinborough
  • Wellington
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Name the GI’s of the South Island of New Zealand.

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  • Nelson
  • Marlborough
  • Wairau Valley
  • Awatere Valley
  • Waipara Valley
  • Canterbury
  • Waitaki
  • Central Otago
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In which regions are the vineyards located in Northland?

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  • Whangarie
  • Kaitaia
  • Kerikeri
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What are the soils of Northland?

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Clay-rich loam over compact Clay.

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Name the grapes of Northland.

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White - Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Viognier.
Red - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Chambourcin.

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In which regions are the vineyards located in Auckland?

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Western Half

  • Kumeu aka Huapei
  • Matakana aka Mahurongi
  • Henderson
  • Waiheke Island
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Name the grapes of Auckland.

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White - Chardonnay, Pinot Gris

Red - Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Petit Verdot.

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How big are the Waikato vineyards?

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  • 24 ha.
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What are the climatic conditions of Waikato?

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  • High rainfall and humidity.

- Warm climate.

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Name the grapes of Waikato.

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Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc.

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Name the worlds most easterly wine - growing region.

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Gisborne GI.

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What is the climate of Gisborne?

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Maritime climate and is sheltered from strong winds which can result in early harvest.

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Name the grapes for Gisborne.

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White - Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc, Muscat and Sauvignon Blanc.
Red - Merlot.

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Name the sub-regions of Gisborne.

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  • Ormund
  • Patutahi
  • Manutuke
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What is the climate of Hawke’s Bay?

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Martime climate influence tempers the hot summer days with heat summations similar to Bordeaux and Burgundy.

17
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Name the grapes for Hawke’s Bay.

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Red - Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
White - Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

18
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What are the official GI’s of Hawke’s Bay?

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  • Hawke’s Bay
  • Central Hawke’s Bay
19
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Name the sub-districts of Hawke’s Bay.

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  • Gimblett Gravels
  • Havelock North
  • Te Awqanga
  • Taradale
  • Ferndale
  • Esk Valley
20
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What is the soil profile of Gimblett Gravels?

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Riverbed left from a old river diverted due to earthquake.

21
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Name the geographical aspects of Wairarapa.

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  • 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.
22
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Name the sub-region of Wairarapa.

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  • Martinborough (named after John Martin)
  • Masterson
  • Gladstone
23
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What are the grapes for Wairarapa?

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  • Pinot Noir
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Gris
  • Riesling
24
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What are the sub-regions of Nelson?

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  • Waimea Plains
  • Upper Moutere
25
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Which mountains are located in Marlborough?

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  • Wither Hills to the east
  • Richmond Hills to the west.
26
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Name the sub-regions of Marlborough.

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  • Awatere Valley
  • Wairau Valley
  • Southern Valley.
27
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What was Brancott Estate formerly known as?

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Montana

28
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What are the grapes for Marlborough?

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Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

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Name the wine-growing regions of Canterbury.

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  • Canterbury Plains
  • Bank’s Peninsula
  • Waipara
  • Waitaki
30
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What is soil profile of Waipara?

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  • Limestone in the east

- Gravel in the west.

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What are the grapes for Canterbury?

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White - Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc.
Red - Pinot Noir

32
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Which is the southern most wine-growing region of the world?

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  • Central Otago located on 45°
33
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Name the sub-regions Central Otago.

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  • Wanaka
  • Alexandra
  • Bannockburn
  • Gibbston
  • Cromwell
  • Bendigo
34
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What are the grapes of Central Otago?

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Red - Pinot Noir
White - Pinot Gris, Riesling, Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer.

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