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New Zealand
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New Zealand
North Island
South Island
Climate(s)
Moderate Maritime, Cool Maritime, Cool Continental
Notes:
Long sunshine hours and nights cooled by sea breezes.
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Grape(s)
Color
Grape
Notes
Red
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape
Grape notes:
High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
Red
Merlot Grape
Grape notes:
Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early.
Red
Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape
New Zealand's premier red grape. Vibrant fruit, fine ripe tannins, soft texture.
Grape notes:
Low tannins due to thin skin. Susceptible to rot. Early budding and ripening.
Red
Syrah / Shiraz Grape
Grape notes:
Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins.
White
Chardonnay Grape
White
Gewurztraminer Grape
Grape notes:
This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced.
White
Pinot Gris (Grigio) Grape
Grape notes:
Early budding and ripening.
Two main styles:
1. Harvested early. Dry, light body, medium-to-high acidity and simple flavors.
2. Delayed harvesting. Full body, medium acidity and complex flavors.
White
Riesling Grape
Grape notes:
Susceptible to botrytis
White
Sauvignon Blanc Grape
New Zealand's premier white grape.
Grape notes:
This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced.
Wines(s)
Type
Wine
Notes
Sparkling Rosé
Other type of Sparkling Rosé Wine
Wine notes:
Made from blending red and white base wines or with a short maceration.
Sparkling White
Other type of Sparkling White Wine
Typically Sauvignon Blanc based made via the tank method
Still Red
Bourdeaux Style Blend Wine
Generally Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Wine notes:
This is a Bourdeaux like wine that is a blend, typically of Cabernet Sauvignon and other red grapes.
Still Red
Cabernet Sauvignon Wine
Wine notes:
Often able to age well.
Still Red
Merlot Wine
Still Red
Pinot Noir Wine
Wine notes:
Burgundy Pinot Noir is typically drunk young.
Still Red
Syrah (Shiraz) Wine
Wine notes:
High tannins due to thick skin
Still White
Chardonnay Wine
Typically aged in new French oak
Still White
Gewurztraminer Wine
Wine notes:
Usually high alcohol, complex and flavorful.
Still White
Pinot Grigio Wine (Italy)
Still White
Pinot Gris Wine (France)
Viscous texture, medium acidity, fruit flavors.
Still White
Riesling Wine
Still White
Sauvignon Blanc Wine
Intense flavors of elderflower and passion fruit. High acidity. Usually fermented protectively.
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