Auckland Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What are the subregions in Auckland?
A
8 subregions (2 official, 6 unofficial):
- Matakana (official)
- Kumeu (official)
- Waiheke Island (official)
- South Auckland
- West Auckland
- Clevedon
- Huapai
- Henderson
2
Q
What so special about Kumeu subregion?
A
majority plantings of Chardonnay
warmer weather than Northland with stony alluvial soils
top producers: Kumeu River
3
Q
What so special about Matakana subregion?
A
small wine region
warm climate with Bordeaux like soils
Cabernet Sauv and Syrah dominant
4
Q
What so special about Waiheke Island subregion?
A
warmest maritime climate
suited for Cabernet Sauv blends, also Viognier
top producers: Man O War, Stonyridge, Destiny Bay
