Free Flashcards DipWSET D4: Sparkling – 18/New Zeland

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SET 18 New Zeland

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[q] What is the main production area for New Zealand sparkling wines?

[a] Marlborough = 2/3 of the total vineyards (sparkling + non sparkling) + highest production for sparklings

[q] What area produces mainly Pinot Noir sparkling wine in New Zealand?

[a] Central Otago

[q] NZ has all the hallmarks of a classic sparkling region. What are they, and why has it remained a small part of its offering?

[a] Cool climate, lots of quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir already growing.

Success of still wines, particularly SB means it has been obscured as a style

[q] What styles of sparkling wine are made in NZ?

[a] Traditional method, mid-premium priced mostly

Some transfer method by big producers

Some inexpensive carbonated wines

[q] Which regions grow grapes for sparkling?

[a] South island, cooler and better suited. Important sites are:

Marlborough (2/3 of total vineyards sparkling + non sparkling)

Central Otago

On the north island:

Gisborne

[q] How would a small producer without equipment go about making TM sparkling in NZ?

[a] Send away their blended base wine for tirage, and then have them brought back for second ferment and lees ageing

Sent away again for disgorgement and expedition

[q] What are the common decisions to the following winemaking choices:

Yeast

MLF

Ferment vessel

lees ageing

Reserve wines

[a] No rules apply, but quality minded producers would aim for:

Cultured

Yes, commonly allowed to reduce acidity, and avoid it happening later

Stainless steel mostly.

18 months is typical, but can be longer.

Varied

[q] What is the climate like in Marlborough in relation to it’s affect on growing grapes for sprakling?

[a] Positive:

– Low risk of frost or hail due to north-west wind removing moisture quickly.

– Constant underground water supply

Negative:

– Alluvial soils don’t hold much water, so irrigation is necessary.

– Autumn rain and tropical cyclones can be a problem

[q] What is the ownership of the market like?

[a] Varied – some big companies that also make large volume still wines (Oyster Bay) and then some specialist companies that also outsource sparkling winemaking facilities (No 1 Family Estate)

[q] When and why did sparkling Sauvignon Blanc come onto the market? Was it successful?

[a] After the 2008 harvest that caused an oversupply of SB. Carbonation method was used to make sparkling SB. It has not had a long lived success

[q] What percentage of NZ wine exports is made up by sparkling wine?

[a] Less than 1%

[q] What styles of sparkling wine are made in NZ?

[a] Traditional method, mid-premium priced mostly.

Some transfer method by big producers

Some inexpensive carbonated wines

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