New Zealand wine regions. Specifics of important ones Flashcards
1
Q
New Zealand wine regions North Island. North to South?
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- Northland
- Aukland
- Central North Island
- Gisborne
- Hawkes Bay
- Wairarapa
2
Q
New Zealand wine regions South Island. North to South?
A
- Nelson
- Marlborough
- Canterbury and Waipara
- Waitaki Valley
- Central otago.
3
Q
Where is Auckland?
A
- Northern North Island
4
Q
Climate of Auckland?
A
- Rainy
- Sub tropical
- 1250mm rain
- Waiheke Island less rain and slightly warmer.
5
Q
Grapes of Auckland?
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- Waiheke Island Syrah, Chardonnay and Cabernet.
- West Auckland, elegant Chardonnay and Merlot.
- North of Auckland, Cabernet blends, Pinot Gris and Syrah.
6
Q
Grapes of Auckland?
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7
Q
Producers of Auckland?
A
- Villa Maria
- Nobilo
- Montana
8
Q
Grapes of Gisborne?
A
- Chardonnay
- Gewurstrauminer.
9
Q
Where is Hawkes Bay?
A
North Island
Oldest and 2nd largest
East Coast
Variety of soils.
10
Q
What are the Gimblett gravels?
Which producer has them?
A
Poor deep shingle. Producing rich Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
CJ Pask, Craggy Range and Te Mata
11
Q
Where is Martinborough?
A
in Wairarapa in southern North Island on the Esat Coast.
12
Q
Grapes of Martinborough?
A
- Pinot noir over 50%
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
