New Zealand

Question 1

New Zealand

Answer 1

Location:
S Hemisphere (most S winemaking country)
2 island (N+S), Tasmanian Sea (W, South Pacific Ocean (e)
climate: N: warm, humid, maritime
s: cool, continental
both strongrly influenced by surrounding seas
grapes
white: sauv blanc, chardonnay
red: pinot noir, cab sauv, syrah, merlot
viti: innovation in vinte training add viti
vini: modern, clean winemaking, 85% = screwcaps

Question 2

Regional wine law

NZ

Answer 2

85% variety stated & vintage stated

85% overall

Question 3

Auckland

NZ

Answer 3

climate: warm, rainy, humid, maritime

grape red: cab sauv, merlot

Question 4

Waikakapa +1 important sub-region

NZ

Answer 4

Location: S tip of N island
grape
white: suv bl
red pinot noir

Martinborough

Question 5

Gisborne

NZ

Answer 5

climate: cool, maritime

grape white: chardonnay, pinot gris

Question 6

Hawkes Bay + 1 important sub region

NZ

Answer 6

climate: moderate maritime (N islands driest climate)
grape
white: chardonay, sauv blanc
red: merlot, cab sauv, syrah

Gimblett Gravels
warmer inland area w/ unique gravelly soil type
most red Bordeaux + syrah

Question 7

Marlborough

NZ

Answer 7

location: n tip of s island
climate: cool, dry, sunny
southern alps = rainshadow = 0 strong winds, harsh weather from Tasman sea
grape
white: sauv blanc (80% plantings)
red: pinot noir
viti: ++ sunshine hours
long cool growing season, cool nights = + acidity
irrigation
vinif: marlborough produces half the entire counry’s wine

Question 8

Canterbury

NZ

Answer 8

Location: So of Marlborough, stretching aong distance E coast of S island
one of the fastest growing region
climate: col, continental, long dry smmer
grape
white: sauv blanc
red: pinot noir

Question 9

Central Otago

NZ

Answer 9

Location: world’s most southerly grapes vines, some -45 parallel
climate: cool, continental, - humidity
topo: + altitude in NZ
mountain protected, N facing slopes, oriented to max sun
grape: red: pinot noir
viti: ++ sun
dry growing season