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12 Cards in this Set
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When and how was New Zealand's Wine industry started?
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Servicemen returned after WWII and brought wine culture from Europe
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New Zealand location?
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Small duo of islands south of Australia
Most southerly vineyards in the world |
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New Zealand climate?
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Maritime
Almost all areas influenced by proximity to ocean Rainy with rich soil |
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New Zealand soil?
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Stony
Gravel |
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New Zealand viticulture practices
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Training systems to maximize sun exposure
Canopy management |
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New Zealand vinification practices?
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Ultra modern and hygenic
Stainless steel fermentation and aging Large percentage of wines sealed with screwcap Presses near vineyards. Juice trucked to winery. |
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New Zealand grape varietals
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Sauvingon Blanc
Chardonnay Pinot Noir |
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Describe the wines from Hawke's Bay, NZ
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Bordeaux blends based on Merlot
Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc with ripe flavours Relatively high sunshine hours (North Island) |
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Describe the wines from Wairarapa (Martinborough), NZ
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Small production top quality Pinot Noir
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Describe the wines from Marlborough, NZ
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Crisp and herbaceous Sauvingnon Blanc
Best known and largest region Unique and pungent flavours (South (Island) |
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Describe the wines from Central Otago, NZ
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Top quality, premium, concentrated Pinot Noir
(South Island) |
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New Zealand food main ingredients
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Kiwi
Lamb Mussles Pavlova |
