New Zealand Flashcards
What makes New Zealand innovative?
New Zealand wine industry is strongly commited to sustainable wine production.
What are the climatic threats?
Lots of rainfall
New Zealand’s flagship grape?
What’s the typical profile?
Sauvignon Blanc
Pungent aromas and intense flavours of elderflower, passion fruit and high acid.
What’s the differences in Sauvignon Blanc style north vs. south?
The warmer North produces Sauvignon Blanc with more tropical fruit flavours and the South creates wines with higher acidity and flavours of green bell pepper and gooseberry.
Both sides can produce either fresher style in stainless steel or oak matured wine.
White grapes used in production of New Zealand wines?
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris
Blanc varieties used in New Zealand wine production?
Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Which region of New Zealand (North Island) developed a global reputation for Pinot Noir?
Wairarapa
Sauvignon Blanc makes up the majority of the plantings in this region?
Marlborough
What makes Central Otago different from the rest of New Zealand?
In contrast to the rest of New Zealand, the climate here is continental and frost damage is a real risk both in spring and autumn. Large diurnal range in the growing season. The intensity of sunlight is very high, which helps produce wines with high levels of alcohol.
What’s the grape of Central Otago?
Pinot Noir, full-bodied, juicy and vibrant with concentrated ripe red fruit flavours.
Regions within North Island of New Zealand
Auckland
Gisborne
Hawke’s Bay
Wairarapa
Regions within South Island of Australia?
Nelson
Marlborough
Canterbury
Central Otago
What does Gisborne region produce?
- over half of the plantings: Chardonnay
- a small amount of high-quality Gewurztraminer
- some full-bodied Pinot Gris
Auckland production?
Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah are most planted varieties
Hawke’s Bay production?
Premium Syrah, built reputation for its Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
