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1
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New Zealand has what type of climate?

A

Maritime climate (influence of Pacific Ocean)

2
Q

Long or short daily sunshine hours? Consequence of this?

A

Long sunshine hours. Allowing flavour ripeness to fully develop.

3
Q

What is one potential hazard of grape growing in NZ. How is it, in part, naturally mitigated?

A

Rain can be a problem during ripening but most soils are free draining

4
Q

List the 5 most planted white grapes of New Zealand.

A

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

Rielsing,

Gewurztraminer,

Pinot Gris

5
Q

New Zealand Chardonnay is generally associated with what sort of oak?

A

New French oak (more subtle toast and sweet spice)

6
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What natural factor helps explain why aromatic white grapes thrive in New Zealand?

A

The cool nights retain the aromatic compounds in the grapes.

7
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From north to south what are the 4 wine regions of the North Island?

A

Auckland

Gisbourne

Hawke’s Bay

Wairapa (Martinborough)

(Recognising which Island they are in is more important than placing them geographically).

8
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From north to south what are the 4 wine regions of the South Island?

A

Nelson

Marlborough

Canterbury

Central Otago

(Recognising which Island they are in is more important than placing them geographically).

9
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Describe the climate of the Auckland wine region.

What grapes are grown here?

A

Warmest, wettest part of New Zealand.

Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah

10
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Describe the climate of the Gisbourn wine region.

What grapes are grown here?

A

High temperatures and rainfall plus long sunshine hours

Chardonnay

Small amount Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris.

11
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Describe the climate of the Hawke’s Bay wine region.

What grapes are grown here?

A

The warmest main growing area with longest sunshine hours. Has diverse soils, aspects and altitudes

Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon made in Bordeaux styles

Syrah - N.Rhone style.

12
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What is the highest quality sub region of Hawke’s Bay? Describe the key soil type of this region.

What affect does this soil type have on style and quality?

A

Gimblett Gravels

Well drained, heat absorbing gravels on the valley floor.

Achieves sufficient ripeness (Balance), and concentration (LIC - BLIC).

13
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Describe the climate of the Martinborough wine region.

What grapes are grown here?

A

High Summer temps but wide diurnal range

Pinot Noir.

14
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Name the two sub regions of Marlborough and summarise the main differences between them

A

Wairau - Largest estuary, long sunny days, side valleys give aspects and altitudes

Awatere Valley - Drier, cooler, windier = leaner, more acidic wines.

15
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What grapes are associated with the Marlborough wine region?

A

Pinot Noir

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

16
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Describe the climate of the Nelson wine region compared to Marlborough.

What grapes are grown here?

A

Cooler than Marlborough due to exposure from Pacific Ocean.

Sauvignon Blanc,

Pinot Noir

Pinot Gris

17
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Describe the climate of the Central Otago wine region.

What grapes are grown here? - (1 red, 3 white)

A

Inland in foothills of Southern New Zealand Alps, south of Canterbury.

Continental climate

Summers warm but large diurnal range.

Very intense sunlight helps ripenning.

Spread over a number of different aspects, soils and altitudes.

Mainly Pinot Noir.

Pinot Gris,

Riesling,

Chardonnay

18
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A GI wine must contain a minimum of what percentage from that GI region?

A

85%