South Island Flashcards
Who established the Cloudy Bay brand?
David Hohnen of Cape Mentelle in Margaret River
How much sunshine does Marlborough see a year?
Sancerre?
2,475hrs annually
Sancerre receives just 1,800hrs annually
What are the three valleys of Marlborough?
Wairau Valley
Southern Valleys
Awatere Valley
How do the Awatere and Wairau valleys differ?
Awatere is cooler and windier than Wairau
What is the main soil type of Marlborough?
Alluvial
What are the most planted grapes in Marlborough?
Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir
What region of Marlborough is best known for Pinot Noir?
Southern Valleys
Who owns Cloudy Bay today?
LVMH
What Champagne company has produced Marlborough sparkling wine since 1999?
Deutz
What are the requirements for the Méthode Marlborough group?
Must use Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, or Pinot Meunier
Wines must spend at least 18m on the lees
What bay is Nelson located on?
Tasman Bay
What are the two subregions of Nelson?
Moutere Hills
Waimea Plains
What is the most planted grape in Nelson?
Sauvignon Blanc
What GI does the Waipara GI lie within?
North Canterbury
What bay effects the climate of North Canterbury?
Pegasus Bay