Court Of Master Sommeliers - Level 1 Exam Study

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These points refer to what region in the North Island of New Zealand?
-driest region in NZ
-2nd in size to Marlborough
-white grapes: chardonnay
-red grapes: merlot, cabernet sauvignon, syrah
-climate: moderate continental
-soils: sandy alluvial over gravel (Gimblett Gravels sub-region - carried by Ngaruro river), limestone

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Hawkes Bay

Front 2

These points refer to what region in the North Island of New Zealand?
-NZ's original wine region
-1960's over 50% of vineyards - now less quantity but still high quality wines
-Kumeu-Huapai and Waiheke Island are two best districts
-climate: very warm maritime-humid
-soils: heavy clay save for Waiheke Island
-grapes: best are Cabernet Sauvignon / merlot

Back 2

Auckland

Front 3

These points refer to what region in the South Island of New Zealand?
-Most southerly wine region in the world
-red grapes: pinot noir (superstar black grape of NZ)
-soils: alluvial, outcroppings of chalk and limestone loams
-climate: continental-cool, high sunshine intensity, dry during growing season, protected north facing slopes have best aspect
-great expansion and investment
-sparkling wine and riesling also have potential

Back 3

Central Otago

Front 4

These points refer to what region on the North Island of New Zealand?
-Includes Martinborough (which is just north of Marlborough)
-quality pinot noir
-south end of North Isand

Back 4

Wairarapa

Front 5

What are the primary RED grape varieties of New Zealand? (4)

Back 5

-Pinot Noir
-Merlot
-Cabernet Sauvignon
-Shiraz

Front 6

These points refer to which island of New Zealand?
-white grapes: sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, riesling, pinot gris
-red grapes: pinot noir, Syrah (shiraz)
-climate: cool maritime - higher temperatures north, cooler in south - lighter rainfall than ________ island - central mountain range creates rain shadow effect
-soils: volcanic (canterbury), gravel alluvial with sandstone (Marlborough)

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South Island

Front 7

What are the primary WHITE grape varieties of New Zealand? (5)

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-Sauvignon blanc
-Riesling
-Chardonnay
-Gewurtzraminer
-Muller-Thurgau

Front 8

These points refer to which Island of New Zealand?
-climate: cool (south) to warm (north) maritime, windy from west (must plant east of mountain ranges) , high rainfall and humidity.
-aspect: north-facing slopes in Auckland have best exposure
-soils: mostly alluvial mountain run-off with sandstone, some limestone, schist, clay and chalk

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North Island

Front 9

What are the primary RED grape varieties of the North Island? (5)

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-Cabernet franc
-Cabernet Sauvignon
-Merlot
-Pinot Noir
-Syrah

Front 10

Awatere valley and Wairau Valley are sub-regions of what region on the South Island of New Zealand?

Back 10

Marlborough

Front 11

These points refer to what region on the South Island of New Zealand?
:Area with great promise
-most vineyards in plains surrounding Christchurch
-Warm summers, cool autums, lower rainfall
-quality riesling and Pinot noir

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Canterbury

Front 12

These points refer to what region on the North Island of New Zealand?
-Inland around shore of Lake Waikere
-Te Kauwhata region best
-botrytis wines

Back 12

Waikato

Front 13

These points refer to what region on the North Island of New Zealand?
-known for Poverty Bay
-Chardonnay is the premier grape
-Focus is on higher quality and less bulk wine

Back 13

Gisborne

Front 14

These points refer to what region on the South Island of New Zealand?
-2nd fastest growing region to Marlborough
-Stony, well drained soils
-Quality Sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, riesling and pinot noir

Back 14

Nelson

Front 15

These points refer to what region on the South Island of New Zealand?
-most important and fastest growing
-white grapes: sauvignon blanc (2/3 of all NZ's)
-red grapes: pinot noir
-soil: alluvial gravel
-sparkling wine potential big
-climate: dry-sunny climate, protected from westerly winds by south Alps and Easterlies by southern tip of North Island

Back 15

Marlborough

Front 16

What are the primary WHITE grapes of the North Island of New Zealand? (2)

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-Sauvignon Blanc
-Chardonnay
(aromatic varieties)