South Island Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the mountain range that divides the South Island along its spine?
A
Southern Alps
2
Q
What are the GI’s of South Island?
A
South Island GI
Nelson GI
Marlborough GI
Canterbury GI
Waitaki North Otago/ Waitaki Valley GI
Central Otago GI
3
Q
What Champagne house collaborated with Montana to produce Marlborough sparkling wine?
A
Deutz
4
Q
What are the 3 unofficial sub-regions of Marlborough from N-S?
A
Wairau Valley
Southern Valleys
Awatere Valley
5
Q
What is the primary soil of Marlborough?
A
Sandy, alluvial soil over gravel
6
Q
What is the one official sub-region of Canterbury?
A
Waipara Valley GI
7
Q
What are the unofficial sub-regions of Canterbury from W-E?
A
Gibbston
Wanaka
Cromwell Basin
Bannockburn
Bendigo
Alexandra Basin
