New Zealand - Nelson And Canterbury

Question 1

Nelson rainfall (2)

Answer 1

Higher than its neighbour Marlborough as it sits in the west with less mountain protection

970mm

Question 2

Nelson sunshine hours? (2)

Answer 2

Similar to Marlborough

2405

Question 3

Nelson Climate (2)

Answer 3

Cool maritime

Cool breezes in the day and relatively warm nights

Question 4

Main sub region in Nelson?

Answer 4

Moutere Hills

The highest quality wines in Nelson

Question 5

Moutere Hills soil? (3)

Answer 5

Clay based gravel with Sandy loam topsoil

Low in nutrients

Good water retention (dry farming)

Question 6

Moutere Hills reputation? (2)

Answer 6

Fuller bodied

Higher concentration

Question 7

Significant producer in Nelson?

Answer 7

Neudorf

Question 8

Moutere Hills Pinot Noir? (4)

Answer 8

Full bodied
Ripe tannins
Expressive fruit
French oak

Question 9

North Canterbury (and it’s sub regions Waipara Valley and Waikari) climate?

Answer 9

Cool maritime with continental influence

Question 10

Issues with wind in North Canterbury? (3)

Answer 10

Hot, dry north-west wind can damage vines

Trees planted as windbreaks

Also contributes to irrigation being necessary

Question 11

The two types of soil in Waipara? (2)

Answer 11

Gravelly Sandy loam on the flat valley floor

Clay loam with limestone on the north facing hills

Question 12

Pinot noir styles in Canterbury? (4)

Answer 12

1. Delicate red berries, very good - outstanding
2. Full bodied and dark fruit - very good - outstanding

Both have high acid due to high diurnal range

Both have pronounced fruit