NZ General Flashcards
1
Q
What are the most planted grapes in New Zealand?
4 X White
2 X Red
A
Sauvignon Blanc (41%)
Chardonnay (9%)
Pinot Gris (6%)
Riesling (3%)
Pinot Noir (22%)
Syrah (2%)
2
Q
What are the labelling minimums for New Zealand Wine?
A
Min 85% stated varietal
Min 85% stated GI (100% for spirits)
3
Q
Who is Richard Smart?
A
Australian viticulturalist who studied at Cornell.
Most of his work is on Canopy management and particularly in NZ where he showed ways to achieve ripeness in marginal climates and using a prolific canopy to actually limit vigor.
