New Zealand - North Island Flashcards
In NZ, is the North Island or South Island rainier?
The north island
In NZ, is the North Island or South Island more mountainous?
The South Island
Who was James Busby?
a British minister involved in early viticultural efforts in New South Wales, planted a small vineyard from French and Spanish cuttings at his estate in Northland
What did “Six o’clock swill” refer to?
Established during WW I this early closing hour for pubs continued as late as 1967 in NZ; this was pushed for by the temperance movement, and was a compromise to outright prohibition
Why were hybrid grapes popular in NZ vineyards during the early 20th c?
As a hedge against temperance movement, these could also serve as table grapes if the vote ever outlawed wine production. Also, as a response to phylloxera
How long did “dry” areas exist in NZ?
Into the 1990s
2017, most planted grapes in NZ
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Merlot, Riesling, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and Gewürztraminer
What is the main NZ producers organization?
New Zealand Winegrowers
What is NZ’s smallest area of production?
Northland GI
What is unique about Northland GI?
It is responsible for the smallest amount of wine production, it is the northernmost GI, and has the first recorded grapes planted - 1819 (but evidence of wine production)
Important grapes for Northland GI?
White: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Red: Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage
Which GI is immediately to the south of Northland?
Auckland GI
What are the three official subzones of Auckland GI?
Matakana GI, Waiheke Island GI, Kumeu GI
Most important grapes in Auckland GI?
Chardonnay: 62 ha
Merlot: 43 ha
Syrah: 40 ha
Pinot Gris: 29 ha
Name a producer of Gimblett Gravels wines
Craggy Range
