North Island Flashcards
What is the smallest and northernmost region of production in New Zealand?
Northland
-produces less than 1% of the country’s total
What is New Zealand’s largest city?
Auckland
-but only contributes 2% of the nations total in wine production
Name 3 of the 7 sub-regions of Auckland.
Kumeu
Waiheke Island GI
Matakana GI
-premium red blends and varietal wines from Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Name 2 producers of Auckland.
Montana (now under Pernod Ricard)
Villa Maria
What is the climate of Northland, Auckland, and Waikoto?
Maritime
- moderate, rainy
- rot and frost are chief viticulural hazards
What sub-region of Auckland has a sunny, dry climate?
Waiheke Island
Where is the bulk of North Island’s wine production concentrated?
Gisborne
Hawkes Bay
Wairarapa
What is the 2nd largest region in New Zealand?
Hawkes Bay
What region of New Zealand is the driest?
Hawkes Bay
What are the 2 most planted grape varietals of Hawkes Bay?
Merlot (1,080 ha)
Chardonnay (1,006 ha)
(Sauvignon Blanc-937 ha)
What region of New Zealand produces the most red wines?
Hawkes Bay
Name 4 notable sub-regions of Hawkes Bay.
Gimblett Gravels-Syrah and BDX blends
Ngatarawa-Merlot
Esk Valley
Dartmoor Valley
Hawkes Bay has a range of altitudes and diverse soil types. Name 3 soil types.
Greywacke Gravel
Heavy Silt
Sandy Loam
What is the soil type of Gimblett Gravels?
Deep shingle soils
What is “Poverty Bay”?
another name for Gisborne
-the first vines in the world to see the sun everyday
Gisborne is New Zealand’s ______ largest producer.
4th
Chardonnay has replaced_______ as Gisborne’s most planted grape.
Müller-Thurgau
-Gewürtztraminer also performs well but ref grapes struggle to ripen in the cool climate.
What is the southernmost region of the North Island?
Wairarapa
What is the official name of the entire region of Wairarapa?
Wellington
- includes New Zealand’s capital city
- Wairarapa is the only wine district
Name the sub-region of Wairarapa where Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc are particularly successful.
Martinborough
What are the 2 official sub-regions of Auckland?
Waikehe Island GI
Matakana GI
What are the 5 unofficial sub-regions of Auckland?
Kumeu/Huapai Henderson South Auckland West Auckland Clevedon
What are the major red grapes of Northland GI?
White: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris
Red: Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage
Name 3 major producers of Northland GI.
Karikari Estate
Okahu Estate
Masden Estate
Name the 3 unofficial sub-regions of Northland GI.
Kerikeri
Kaitaia
Whangarei
What are the major grape varietals of Waikato/Bay of Plenty?
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon
How many ha under vine (in production) are there in Waikato/Bay of Plenty as of 2017?
3ha
Name 5 major natural features of Waikato Bay of Plenty.
Bay of Plenty Lake Taupo Waikato River Kaimai Range (Coastal) Hauhungaroa Range (to the west of Lake Taupo)
Name the 6 unofficial sub-regions of Waikato/ Bay of Plenty.
Te Kauwhata Te Awamutu Coromandel Peninsula Lake Taupo Hamilton Rotorua
What are 3 major natural features of Gisborne GI?
Waipoaoa River
Poverty Bay
Raukumara Range
Name 2 major producers of Gisborne.
Millton
Brunton Road
Name the 9 unofficial sub-regions or Gisborne.
Golden Slope Ormond Ormond Valley Mautuke Central Valley River Point Patutahi Patutahi Plateau Waipaoa
What are the divisions of Hawke’s Bay’s unofficial sub-regions?
River Valleys Coastal Plains Alluvial Plains Hillsides Central Hawke's Bay
What are the 4 sub-regions of Hawke’s Bay’s River Valleys?
Mohaka
Esk River Valley
Tataekuri River Valley
Ngaruroro River Valley
What are the sub-regions of Hawke’s Bay’s Coastal Areas?
Te Awanga
Northern Esk Valley
What are the subregions of Hawkes Bay’s Alluvial plains?
Korokipo
Bridge Pa
Gimblett Gravels
Ohiti
What is the sub-region of Hawke’s Bay’s Hillsides?
Havelock North
What are the requirements of the Gimblett Gravels Wine Growing District for labeling?
a producer must:
- be a member of the Association
- harvest grapes from a vineyard with 95% of the appellation’s defined soil characteristics
- source 95% of grapes from within the appellation
- any producer using” Gimblett Gravels” logo is subject to audit.
Name 4 natural features of Hawke’s Bay GI.
- Heretaunga Plains
- Hawke Bay
- Ngaruroro River
- Tukituki River
Name some major producers of Hawke’s Bay GI.
- Bridge Pa
- Craggy Range
- Esk Valley Estate
- Ngatarawa
- Sacred Hill
- Sileni
- Te Mata
- Trinity Hill
Hawkes Bay has a range of altitudes and diverse soil types. Name 3.
Greywacke gravel
Heavy Silt
Sandy Loam
What is the soil type of Gimblett Gravels?
deep shingle soils
What is the only official sub-region of Wairarapa GI?
Martinborough GI
Name the 2 unofficial sub-regions of Wairarapa?
Masterton
Gladstone
Name 3 major Natural Features of Wairarapa.
Aorangi Ranges
Tararua Ranges
Ruamahanga River
Name 4 major producers of Wairarapa GI.
- Alta Rangi
- Dry River
- Palliser Estate
- Voss Estate
What are the major grapes of Wairarapa?
Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Gris
