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
Q

How much sunshine does Marlborough see a year?
Sancerre?

A

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

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3
Q

What are the three valleys of Marlborough?

A

Wairau Valley
Southern Valleys
Awatere Valley

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4
Q

How do the Awatere and Wairau valleys differ?

A

Awatere is cooler and windier than Wairau

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5
Q

What is the main soil type of Marlborough?

A

Alluvial

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6
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What are the most planted grapes in Marlborough?

A

Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir

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7
Q

What region of Marlborough is best known for Pinot Noir?

A

Southern Valleys

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8
Q

Who owns Cloudy Bay today?

A

LVMH

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9
Q

What Champagne company has produced Marlborough sparkling wine since 1999?

A

Deutz

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10
Q

What are the requirements for the Méthode Marlborough group?

A

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

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11
Q

What bay is Nelson located on?

A

Tasman Bay

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12
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What are the two subregions of Nelson?

A

Moutere Hills
Waimea Plains

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13
Q

What is the most planted grape in Nelson?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

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14
Q

What GI does the Waipara GI lie within?

A

North Canterbury

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15
Q

What bay effects the climate of North Canterbury?

A

Pegasus Bay

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16
Q

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
Q

What is the main variety planted in Northern Canterbury?

A

Pinot Noir

18
Q

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
Q

What are the subregions of Central Otago?

A

Wanaka
Bendingo
Cromwell Basin
Bannockburn
Alexandra Basin
Gibbston

21
Q

What is the coolest subregion of Central Otago?

A

Gibbston (it is also the furthest West)

22
Q

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
Q

What is the Southern most region of Central Otago?

A

Alexandra Basin

26
Q

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

A

Waitaki Valley North Otago