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17 Cards in this Set
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What is the climate of New Zealand?
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Mostly maritime. In northern vineyards is subtropical. Sunniest in Marlborough; driest in Central Otago. Excessive rainfall on eastern seaboard, but protected by mountains from west wind and rain.
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What are the most important white varieties in New Zealand?
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Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
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What are the most important red varieties in New Zealand?
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Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
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What is Sauvignon Blanc like in New Zealand?
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Benchmark in Marlborough. Intense aromas of capsicum, grass, elderflower, passion fruit, and mineral notes.
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What is Chardonnay like in New Zealand?
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Clean fruit character, crisp acidity. Gisborne Chardonnays have riper, more exotic fruit than those from Marlborough or Central Otago.
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What is Pinot Noir like in New Zealand?
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Martinborough good region for Pinot Noir. Rich, cherry, velvety. Marlborough Pinot Noir is lighter and more vegetal. Central Otago Pinot Noir is complex, powerful, and elegant.
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What region is known for Bordeaux-style wines in New Zealand?
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Hawkes Bay
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What are the main regions of the North Island of New Zealand?
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Auckland, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Martinborough
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What are the main regions of the South Island of New Zealand?
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Canterbury, Marlborough, Nelson, Otago
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Describe Auckland.
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North Island, New Zealand. Mainly red wines from grapes grown in clay soils.
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Describe Gisborne.
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North Island, New Zealand. Chardonnay. Fertile soils.
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Describe Hawkes Bay.
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North Island, New Zealand. Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
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Describe Martinborough.
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North Island, New Zealand. Rich, full-bodied, cherry Pinot Noir.
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Describe Marlborough.
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South Island, New Zealand. Sunniest part of country. Herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc. Plantings of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for sparkling wines.
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Describe Nelson.
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South Island, New Zealand. Late harvest wines, mostly Rieslings.
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Describe Canterbury.
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South Island, New Zealand.
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Describe Central Otago.
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South Island, New Zealand. Continental climate with warm days and cold nights. Concentrated fruit flavors. Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Pinot Gris.
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