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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Cool Maritime
Notes: Cooler and wetter than Marlborough. Gets lots of wind and rain from the Tasman Sea, but gets a fair amount of sunshine. |
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Elevation |
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Notes |
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 |
Notes |
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Red |
Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape |
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 |
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 |
Sauvignon Blanc Grape |
New Zealand notes: New Zealand's premier white grape.
Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced. |
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Wines(s) |
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