North Island Flashcards
Where is Northland located and what percentage of total wine production is made here?
Northern most part of the North Island of NZ. They make less than 1% of all of NZ wine.
In the 1960’s which region was considered NZ largest producer?
What percentage of NZ wine is produced in this same region today?
Auckland
2%
Where is Auckland located?
Between Northland and Waikato/Bay of Plenty
What styles and varietals dominate in the Auckland region of NZ?
Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and red blends
What are the highly regarded subregions of Auckland?
Waiheke- Man O War
Kumeu- Kumeu River
Matakana
What are the unofficial subzones of Auckland?
Matakana/Mahurangi
Kumeu/Huapai
Henderson
Waiheke Island
South Auckland/Clevedon
Where are many of Waiheke’s wineries clustered on the island?
lower western side
What is the second largest region in NZ?
Hawke’s Bay
What is the North Island’s driest climate?
Hawke’s Bay
What is the leading red grape Hawke’s Bay?
Merlot
What is NZ’s largest red wine producing region?
Hawkes’ Bay
What allows Hawkes Bay to have the possibility of multiple subregions?
- range of altitudes
- diverse & complex soils (greywack, heavy silt, sandy loam)
What are the unofficial subregions of Hawke’s Bay
River Valleys- Mohaka, Esk River Valley Tutaekuri River Valley, Ngaruroro River Valley
Coastal Areas: Te Awanga, Northern Esk Valley
Alluvial Plains: Korokipo, Bridge Pa, Gimblett Gravels, Ohiti
Hillsides: Havelock North
Central Hawke’s Bay
What type of soil do you find in Gimblett Gravels?
Deep shingle soils
In what unofficial subregion do you find Gimblett Gravels
Alluvial plains of Hawke’s Bay
