North Island Flashcards
regions of North Island
Northland Auckland Waikato/Bay of Plenty Gisborne (Poverty Bay) Hawke's Bay Wellington (Wairarapa)
Where is the bulk of the NI wine production
Gisborne
Hawke’s Bay
Wellington
Driest region in NI?
Hawke’s Bay
Where is Gimblett Gravels?
Hawke’s Bay
Where is Esk Valley? Known for what?
NE Hawke’s Bay, slightly cooler region producing big bold Bordeaux blends
Where is Dartmoor Valley? Known for what?
SE of Esk Valley, NNW of Hastings, Hawke’s Bay
CS, Mrlt, and excellent chardonnay
Where is Havelock North? known for what?
Subregion of Hawke’s Bay, SE of Hastings
excellent CS
what is the difference between Gimblett Road and Ngatarawa (Redmetal Triangle)?
the soil in Ngatarawa retains water a little better, giving it the edge in hotter years. In cooler vintages, Gimblett fares better. Ngatarawa reds tend to be softer.
Waikato is best suited for what style of wine?
Botrytized
what are the viticultural districts of Wellington
Te Horo and Wairarapa
where is Martinborough?
Wairarapa, Wellington, North Island
where is Masterton? Known for what?
NE of Martinborough
Riesling, SB and some PN
Where is Te Muna?
NI, Wellington, Wairarapa, East of Martinborough
East Taratahi and Gladstone are where? What grapes show well?
N of Martinborough, SW of Masterton.
Riesling, SB and some PN
Gladstone is where some of Wellington’s first vines were planted
Bay of Plenty is best suited for what style of wines?
Botrytized
where is Matua Valley?
Auckland
Where is Kumeu/Huapai?
Auckland
Where is Waiheke Island?
Auckland
what is the largest wine producing region in NZ?
Hawkes Bay
Where is Matakana?
Auckland
what is the major grape variety of Gisborne/Poverty Bay?
Chardonnay
Where are Putatahi, Matawhero and Waihihere?
Gisborne/Poverty Bay
subregions of Northland, NE-SW
Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Whangarei
subregions of Auckland
Matakana/Mahuruangi, Kumeu/Haupai, Henderson, Waiheke Island, South Auckland (includes Henderson)
Mountain range of Auckland?
Waitakere Ranges
Major producers of Auckland
Cable Bay, Villa Maria, Pernod Ricard NZ, Constellation NZ (Nobilo, Monkey Bay, Kim Crawford), Kumeu River, Stonyridge
regions of Waikato and Bay of Plenty
Te Kauwhata, Te Awamutu, Cook’s Landing (Coromandel Peninsula), Taupo, Hamilton, Rotura
Major producers in Bay of Plenty
Mills Reef, Morton Estate, Vilagrad
major river in Waikato and Bay of Plenty
Waikato River
mtn range in Waikato/Bay of Plenty
Kaimai Range (coastal), Hauhungaroa Range (west of Lake Taupo)
subregions of Gisborne
Waipaoa, Ormond, Ormond Valley, Golden Slope, Central Valley, Riverpoint, Putatahi, Putatahi Plateau, Manutuke
Major geographical features of Gisborne?
Waipaoa River, Poverty Bay, Raukumara Range
subregions of Hawke’s Bay
River Valleys: Mohaka, Esk River Valley, Tutaekuri River Valley, Ngaruroro River Valley
Coastal Areas: Te Awanga, Northern Esk Valley
Alluvial Plains: Korokipo, Bridge Pa, Gimblett Gravels, Ohiti
Hillsides: Havelock North
Central Hawke’s Bay
northeast coastal: Esk Valley
northwest of Taradale: Dartmoor Valley, Moteo
Hastings area: Gimblett Gravels, Havelock North
The Triangle (formerly Ngatarawa Triangle)
Southern Coastal Hawke’s Bay: Te Awanga
Inland Hawke’s Bay: Crownthorpe, Mangatahi
Central Hawke’s Bay: Waipukurau, Takapau
primary red and white varietals of Hawke’s Bay
Merlot
Chardonnay
Major producers in Hawke’s Bay
Ngatarawa, Te Mata, Sacred Hill, Bridge Pa, Craggy Range, Trinity Hill
subregions of Wairarapa
Deakins Road (East Taratahi), Martinbourogh, Gladstone, Masterton, Te Muna Road, Wairarapa Valley
Major grapes of Wairarapa
PN and SB
Major producers in Wairarapa
Ata Rangi, Voss Estate, Palliser Estate, Dry River
Major natural features in Wairarapa
Raumahanga River, Aorangi and Tararua Ranges
major natural features in Hawke’s Bay
Tukituki River, Ngaruroro River, Heretaunga Plains, Hawke Bay, Te Mata Peak
what is required for a wine labeled “Gimblett Gravels”?
must be 95% from that appellation
be a member of the association
harvest grapes from a vineyard with 95% of the defined soil characteristics
where is Ohau?
on the west coast of the North Island, N. of Wellington
where is Gladstone?
Wellington
where are Putatahi, Ormond, and Riverpoint?
Gisborne (aka Poverty Bay)
who owns Esk Valley and Vidal?
Villa Maria
For what varietals is Ohau gaining notoriety?
SB, PG
what is the body of water which separates the North and South Island of NZ?
Cook Straight
the course of what river was changed in the flood of 1870, leaving the Gimblett Gravels?
Ngaruroro
what are the unofficial subregions of Hawkes Bay?
River Valleys: Mohaka, Esk River Valley, Tutaekuri River Valley, Ngaruroro River Valley
Coastal Areas: Te Awanga, Northern Esk Valley
Alluvial Plains: Korokipo, Bridge Pa, Gimblett Gravels, Ohiti
Hillsides: Havelock North
Central Hawke’s Bay
unofficial subregions of Wairarapa
Martinborough
Masterton
Gladstone
unofficial subregions of Northland
Kerikeri
Kaitaia
Whangarei
unofficial subregions of Auckland
Matakana/Mahurangi
Kumeu/Huapai
Henderson
Waiheke Island
South Auckland
unofficial subregions of Waikato/Bay of Plenty
Te Kauwhata
Te Awamutu
Coromandel Peninsula
Lake Taupo
Hamilton
Rotorua
unofficial subregions of Gisborne
Golden Slope Ormond Ormond Valley Manutuke Central Valley Riverpoint Patutahi Patutahi Plateau Waipaoa
What are the major natural features of Wairarapa?
Aorangi and Tararua Ranges, Ruamahanga River
Where are the producers Brunton Road and Milton?
Gisborne
