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New Zealand 練習問題①（英語版）
1. State and describe the climate of Marlborough.
- Cool maritime climate
- Rainfall occurs throughout the year, especially at harvest.
- There are long sunshine hours, and nights are cooled by sea breezes.
2. Name two distinct areas of Marlborough and the style of Sauvignon Blanc found there.
- Wairau Valley is warmer than Awatere.
- Wines have more pronounced aromas, especially tropical notes.
- Awatere Valley is drier, cooler, and windier.
- Wines are lighter, with brighter acidity, more mineral notes, and herbaceous character.
3. Why is most Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc machine harvested?
- Sauvignon Blanc can become over-ripe very quickly, so machine harvesting is faster.
- Machine harvesting can be done at night, keeping the grapes cool and helping to protect the juice from oxidation.
4. Why are vineyards in the South Island located on the east side?
- New Zealand has a maritime climate with high rainfall.
- The Southern Alps in the center of the island protect the vineyards from rain-bearing westerly winds.
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