Part 1. Pinot Noir

Question 1

Pinot Noir is best grown in cool and moderate climates. Why is this? (2 marks

Answer 1

Pinot Noir is early ripening

In hot climates it can become jammy and unattractive

Question 2

The two regions stated below can grow Pinot Noir successfully. For each region, identify
TWO natural factors and explain how they moderate the climate. (12 marks)

Answer 2

Los Carneros (6 marks)
Natural Factor
• Fogs: Fog will keep vineyards cooler in the morning by blocking the sun. It blankets the vineyards so they are slower to warm up.

• Breezes: Breezes will cool vineyards in the afternoon.It moderates the hot afternoon temperatures in the vineyard

Central Otago (6 marks)
Natural Factor 
• Diurnal range: A large diurnal range provides cool temperatures at night and slows down the warming of the vineyard during the day.

• Altitude: Higher altitude vineyards are cooler and will have lower day and night-time temperatures

• Southern latitude: The most southerly wine-making region in NZ, it is far away from the equator (giving longer days during the growing season
(A maximum of 6 marks)