New Zealand
New Zealand study course
Trace the North and South Islands and learn about regional differences within a cool climate, as well as how winemaking can change aroma and texture.
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Continue reading →Organize the overview and appellations
Connect grape varieties to major producing regions.
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Connect major varieties to regions.
In addition to Sauvignon Blanc, match major red and white varieties with their representative regions.
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Northern Region: Northland and Auckland
The North serves as an introduction to the warm maritime environment and the old history of the wine industry.
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Gisborne: The diversity of Chardonnay and white wines
Look not only at the plains but also the slopes of the warm wine region on the eastern tip of the North Island.
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Hawke’s Bay: gravel plains and reds
Red blends are centered on Syrah, with differences between coastal and inland areas added.
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Wairarapa and Martinborough
Wairarapa is a broad region; Martinborough is one locality within it.
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Marlborough: Reading the Three Valleys
Divide the major Sauvignon Blanc wine regions by valley terrain and soils.
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Nelson: Comparing hills and plains
At the northern tip of the South Island, let's compare the Moutere Hills and Waimea Plains.
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North Canterbury and Waipara
Using Riesling as the entry point, study the influence of wind, hills, gravel, and limestone.
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Waitaki Valley: cool vineyards along the river
Compare conditions of alluvial soils and slopes containing limestone within the same valley.
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Central Otago: Inland Pinot
Add basin, slope, and elevation differences to the positioning as a southern region.