19. Africa Flashcards
What is the climate around Cape Town, South Africa?
Mediterranean
Where does the Benguela Current originate?
Antarctica
Its a cold ocean current that flows up the west coast of Africa from Antartica
What are two cooling influences on the wine regions of South Africa?
Benguela Current
Cape Doctor
What is the Cape Doctor?
A strong, southeasterly wind that helps to dry out the vineyards (but can also damage the vines)
What types of soils can be found throughout South Africa’s wine growing regions?
Sandstone
Granite
Shale
Clay
What is the name of the southeasterly wind that helps to cool vineyards in the Western Cape?
Cape Doctor
What is Chenin Blanc referred to in South Africa?
Steen
What is the leading grape of South Africa?
Chenin Blanc (Steen)
What is Muscat de Alexandria referred to as in South Africa?
Hanepoot
What is Hanepoot?
Muscat de Alexandria / South Africa
What is the former name for Crouchen Blanc?
Cape Riesling
What are the 4 key white grapes of South Africa?
Chenin Blanc
Colombard
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
What are the four key red grapes of South Africa?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz
Pinotage
Merlot
Columbard is a key white grape of South Africa. What is it used for?
Largely brandy production
Pinotage is an indigenous crossing of _____ and __________.
Pinot Noir and Cinsault