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Hawke’s Bay: gravel plains and reds – Comparison perspectives
Read geography, grape resources, and production processes separately.
plain
Gravel terraces. The focus of learning is blends of red varieties and Syrah.
Coastal and high-altitude
The effect of cooling extends to whites and Pinot.
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FIELD NOTE 01
Vineyards shaped by rivers
Around Napier, the rivers have deposited gravel beds and terraces. Gimblett Gravels and Bridge Pa Triangle are important areas. However, the whole region includes hills, coastlines, and river valleys, so not all soils are the same gravelly type.
FIELD NOTE 02
Be sure to cover both the red and Chardonnay.
Blends of Merlot and the Cabernet family, Syrah, and Chardonnay are key to understanding the region. For reds, compare the appearance of black fruits, tannins, and spice. When comparing Syrah with warm Australian regions, focus on local ripening conditions instead of just the country name.
FIELD NOTE 03
There are also cool locations.
The coastal Te Awanga is influenced by the sea, while higher sites and inland Central Hawke's Bay have relatively cool vineyards. Remembering the combinations of grape varieties and locations, including Pinot Noir and aromatic varieties, expands your understanding of the region.
Cannot be summarized: the region includes coast, hills, river valleys, and high places, with Chardonnay and grapes from cool climates also playing an important role.
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Can Hawke's Bay as a whole be summarized as 'a hot, gravelly red wine region'?
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Cannot be summarized: the region includes coast, hills, river valleys, and high places, with Chardonnay and grapes from cool climates also playing an important role.
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