New Zealand History and Northern Island Flashcards
When were the first vines planted
1819
When was the first record of actual wine being produced?
The 1830s
From 1909 till 1967, when were bars forced to close in NZ?
6:00 (this was done in preference to out right prohibition)
Between 1960 to 2019, how much did the acreage of land under vine increase by?
37,600 ha
What winery helped put Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc on the map?
Cloudy Bay
How much of the NZ total acreage is dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc?
Over 60%
The north island of New Zealand is on the same Latitude as what Australian GI?
Tasmania
How many G.I.’s are there in New Zealand?
20
Gimblett Gravels is located in which North Island G.I.?
Hawke’s Bay
The bulk of production in the north bay comes from what 3 regions?
- Gisborne
- Hawke’s Bay
- Wairarapa
What is the other name for Gisborne?
Poverty Bay
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay do well in what sub-region in Wairarapa?
Martinborough
What is the typical climate found throughout New Zealand?
Maritime
What is the name of the straight that divide the Northern and Southern Islands in New Zealand?
Cook Straight
Name the 3 sub-regions that Auckland can be divided into
- Waiheke Island
- West Auckland
- Matakana
What is the overall climate for Auckland?
Moderate Maritime
Waiheke Island produces wines based on what grape varietals?
Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
What are the two main varieties grown in Gisborne?
- Chardonnay (over 50% of plantings)
- Pinot Gris
What is the oldest wine producing region in New Zealand?
Hawke’s Bay
What is the main style of wine produced in Hawke’s Bay?
Bordeaux style, Merlot based blends
What are the two best known sub-regions in Hawke’s Bay?
- Gimblett Gravels
- Bridge Pa
What are the differences in soil type between Gimblett Gravels and Bridge Pa?
Gimblett Gravels has a stony topsoil that retains heat during the day and releases it at night. It also has well draining soils that require irrigation even in high rainfall years.
Bridge Pa has a deeper topsoil of sandy and clay loam which helps in water retention, limiting the need for irrigation
What region in New Zealand is home to 75% of the Syrah plantings?
Hawke’s Bay
