New Zealand Flashcards
What is the primary topographic feature of New Zealand?
The southern alps, most vineyards are in its rain shadow or similar shadows from volcanoes on the north island
What is the leading red and leading white grape of New Zealand
Pinot noir and Sauvignon Blanc
What region is New Zealand’s largest producer of red wine
Hawkes bay
What is the self proclaimed Chardonnay capital of mew Zealand
Gisborne
Chart for New Zealand geographical indications
Review chart
What wine is central otago known for
Pinot noir
Central otago subregions
Wanaka Gibbston Bannockburn Alexandra Bendigo Cromwell/lowburn/Pisa
Canterbury subregions
North Canterbury
Waipara valley
Canterbury plains
Waitaki valley
Subregions of Nelson
Waimea plains
Moutere hills
In what region would you find the gimblett gravels area
Hawkes Bay
What is New Zealand’s highest elevation wine region
Central otago