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Climate(s) |
Cool Continental
Notes: Sunny days with cool nights. Mountains protected it from sea breezes and rains. Large diurnal range. Intense sunlight. The ozone hole allows higher levels of UV light to strike the grapes. |
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Elevation |
Foothills of the Southern New Zealand Alps |
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Notes |
Covers many different aspects, soils, and altitudes. Frost damage is a risk in the spring and autumn. The intense sunlight leads to more developed aromas and higher alcohol levels.
South Island notes: Much of the soil drains well, but flat lands can be overly fertile. |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
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Red |
Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape |
Very widely grown
South Island notes: Widely planted
New Zealand notes: 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. |
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White |
Chardonnay Grape |
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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. |
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White |
Riesling Grape |
Grape notes: Susceptible to botrytis |
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