New Zealand

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In what year was the GI Registration act passed?

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2006

Front 2

What are the wine laws since 2007?

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-must be 85% of variety, vintage and grape growing area that are stated on the label

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What is the general climate of New Zealand?

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-Cool to Moderate maritime

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Does the south or north island have higher teperatures(on average)?

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-North island

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Which region is the exception to the cool maritime climate, and fall into the warm maritime climate?
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-Auckland
-on the north tip of the north island
-Humid summers, moderate wet winters(below 10o)

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what region is the other exception to the cool - moderate maritime climate?
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-Central Otago
-Vineyards are in the foothill of the Southern Alps
-Moderate to cool continental climate

Front 7

What percntage of total grape output does Sauvignon account for?

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-Approx. 50%

Front 8

What are the main white grapes in New Zealand?
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-Sauvignon Blanc
-Chardonnay
-Pinot Gris
-Riesling

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What are the main red grapes in New Zealand?
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-Pinot Noir
-Merlot
-Cabernet Sauvignon
-Syrah

Front 10

What are the characteristics of a chardonnay?

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-wide range of styles
-including sparkling wine

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What are characteristics of a Sauvignon blanc?
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-Capsicum and gooseberry aromas
-herbal notes, passion fruit, minerality
-occasionally hints or creamy oak

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What are riesling and pinot gris like?

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-range from dry to off dry, to fully sweet

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What is Pinot noir like?
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-2nd most planted grape
-concentrated pure red fruit
-high alcohol
-used for sparkling wine

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What are merlot and cab like?
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-Often blended to make bordeaux style wines
-cab can struggle to reach full ripeness

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What is the syrah like?
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-at best in warm sites
-closer to rhone style not Aussie style

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What is the special viticultural quality of NZ?
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-Combination of cool to moderate temperatures, intense sunshine, large diurnal range
-allows grapes to reach high sugar levels, while retaining acidity, and fresh flavours

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What are viticulturl challenges in NZ?
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-Vine vigour, fertile soils
-fungal disease, esp on north island

Front 18

What are the main regions in the north Island?
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-Auckland
-Gisborne
-Hawks Bay
-Wairarapa
-Martinborough

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What is the climate in Auckland?what issues doe it have?
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-Warmest and wettest
-fungal disease is an issue

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What are the grapes grown in Auckland?
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-Cab sav
-Merlot
-Chardonnay

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What is the climate in Gisborne?
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-high rain fall
-high sunshine and temperatures in growing season

Front 22

What 2 grapes are grown in gisborne and what are their styles?
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-Chardonnay > Tropical fruit
-Gewurtztraminer

Front 23

What are the twin towns located in Hawks Bay?

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-Hastings
-Napier

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What is the climate of Hawks Bay?
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-Warmest of the main viticultural areas
-longest sunshine hours

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What are the soils like in Hawks Bay?
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-varied
-Gimblett Gravels > well drained heat absorbing gravel soil

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What style of wine is coming from Gimblett Gravels?
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-Red varietals
-Cab sav, merlot, syrah
-Bordeaux style blends

Front 27

What is the soil and climate like in Martinborough, Wairarapa?
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-free draining, low fertile soil
-cooler climate than the rest of north island
-large diurnal range

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What grape is martinborough known for?

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-Pinot Noir

Front 29

What are the main regions on the South island?
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-Marlborough
-Nelson
-Canterbury
-Central Otago

Front 30

Which region was sav blanc pioneered in?

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-Marlborough

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What are the 2 adjacent estuary valleys?

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-Wairau- similar to marlborough
-awatere- cooler climate, windier, risk of frost

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In the Wairau Valley, what are the soils like?
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-north > gravel, give sav blanc a capsicum flav.
-South > hotter, give sav blanc overripe tropical flav.

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What other wines are produced in marlborough?
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-Pinot Noir
-Chardonnay
-Riesling
-Pinot gris

Front 34

What is the climate of Nelson?

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-Cooler and wetter than Marlborough

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What grapes come from Nelson?
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-Sauvignon blanc
-Pinot Noir
-Chardonnay

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What are the 2 main viticulture centres in Canterbury?
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-one in the plain immediately to the west of the town of Canterbury
-large one, Waipara valley

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What is the climate of the plain area?
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-exposed to cooling influence of the Pacific
-slight warming effect form north westerly winds

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What is the climate like in the Waipara?
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-Less exposed to Pacific, due to range of hills
-more exposed to warming north westerly wind

Front 39

What are the important grape varieties in Canterbury?
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-Pinot noir
-Sauvignon blanc
-Riesling

Front 40

How is Central Otago different from other wine regions?

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-it is inland in the foothills of the Alps

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What are the soils and climate (weather) in the Central Ottago?
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-variety of soils
-continental climate
-risk of frost in spring and autumn
-hot summers, large diurnal range
-high levels of sunlight

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What is the main grape variety, followed by the other common ones, in Central Otago?
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-Pinot noir, over 80%
-Pinot gris
-Chardonnay
-Riesling