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South Island Flashcards

1
Q

Who established the Cloudy Bay brand?

A

David Hohnen of Cape Mentelle in Margaret River

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2
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How much sunshine does Marlborough see a year?
Sancerre?

A

2,475hrs annually
Sancerre receives just 1,800hrs annually

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3
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What are the three valleys of Marlborough?

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Wairau Valley
Southern Valleys
Awatere Valley

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4
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How do the Awatere and Wairau valleys differ?

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Awatere is cooler and windier than Wairau

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5
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What is the main soil type of Marlborough?

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Alluvial

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What are the most planted grapes in Marlborough?

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Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir

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7
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What region of Marlborough is best known for Pinot Noir?

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Southern Valleys

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8
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Who owns Cloudy Bay today?

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LVMH

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9
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What Champagne company has produced Marlborough sparkling wine since 1999?

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Deutz

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10
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What are the requirements for the Méthode Marlborough group?

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Must use Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, or Pinot Meunier
Wines must spend at least 18m on the lees

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11
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What bay is Nelson located on?

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Tasman Bay

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12
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What are the two subregions of Nelson?

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Moutere Hills
Waimea Plains

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13
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What is the most planted grape in Nelson?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

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14
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What GI does the Waipara GI lie within?

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North Canterbury

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15
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What bay effects the climate of North Canterbury?

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Pegasus Bay

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16
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What are the challenges to viticulture in North Canterbury?

A

Wind- trees are planted as shelter belts to protect the vineyards
Frost
Lack of water

17
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What is the main variety planted in Northern Canterbury?

A

Pinot Noir

18
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What is the most planed white varietal in Northern Canterbury?

A

Sauvignon Blanc, but Riesling is quite important as well

19
Q

What is the climate of Central Otago?

A

Continental - large diurnal shift.
Lots of sunlight and a lack of ozone protection
High winds

20
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What are the subregions of Central Otago?

A

Wanaka
Bendingo
Cromwell Basin
Bannockburn
Alexandra Basin
Gibbston

21
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What is the coolest subregion of Central Otago?

A

Gibbston (it is also the furthest West)

22
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What is the warmest subregion of Central Otago?

A

Bannockburn

23
Q

What lake are most of Central Otago’s vineyards planted around?

A

Lake Dunstan

24
Q

List 3 producers based in Central Otago

A

Rippon
Felton Road
Mt.Difficulty

25
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What is the Southern most region of Central Otago?

A

Alexandra Basin

26
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What is New Zealand’s smallest and coldest wine region?

A

Waitaki Valley North Otago

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