New Zealand - South Island Flashcards
1
Q
What region accounts for almost 70% of the total production of New Zealand?
A
Marlborough
2
Q
What are the three major (even if unofficial) in Marlborough?
A
- Wairau Valley
- Southern Valleys
- Awatere Valley
3
Q
What are the major regions of the Southern Island?
A
- Nelson
- Marlborough
- Canterbury
- Waitaki Valley
- Centrol Otago
4
Q
Where is the Waipara G.I. sub-region found?
A
The Canterbury GI
5
Q
What is the southernmost wine region in New Zealand?
A
Central Otago
6
Q
How does the climate of Central Otago differ from the rest of the Island?
A
It is more semi continental due to being surrounded by mountains on all sides
7
Q
Name the 6 sub-regions of Central Otago
A
- Alexandra
- Gibbston
- Bannockburn
- Cromwell/Lowburn/Pisa
- Bendigo
- Wanaka
