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Subregions of Canterbury
- Canterbury Plains,
- Waipara
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Major Grapes and Wine Styles of Canterbury
- White: Sauvignon Blanc (27.1%), Riesling (23%), Pinot Gris (8.8%), Chardonnay (8.6%)
- Red: Pinot Noir (29.6%)
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Soil Types in Canterbury
silt loams over gravel in the Canterbury Plains, gravelly soils near the Waipara River, limestone-derived clays in the eastern Waipara region
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Major Natural Features in Canterbury
Waimakariri River, Waipara River, Puketeraki Range, Canterbury Plains
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Key Producers in Canterbury
Pegasus Bay, Pyramid Valley, Mud House, Giesen
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Subregions of Otago
- North Otago: Waitaki Valley
- Central Otago: Alexandra, Cromwell Basin, Wanaka, Gibbston
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Major Grapes and Wine Styles of Otago
- White: Pinot Gris (9%), Chardonnay (4.4%), Riesling (3.8%), Sauvignon Blanc (2.2%)
- Red: Pinot Noir (78.5%)
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Soil Types of Otago
various (broken schist and clay, heavy silt loam, gravel, light sand)
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Major Natural Features of Otago
Southern Alps, Lake Wanaka, Waitaki River (North Otago)
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Key Producers of Otago
Rippon, Peregrine, Felton Road, Mt. Difficulty
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