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19. Africa Flashcards

1
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What is the climate around Cape Town, South Africa?

A

Mediterranean

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2
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Where does the Benguela Current originate?

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Antarctica

Its a cold ocean current that flows up the west coast of Africa from Antartica

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3
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What are two cooling influences on the wine regions of South Africa?

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Benguela Current
Cape Doctor

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4
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What is the Cape Doctor?

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A strong, southeasterly wind that helps to dry out the vineyards (but can also damage the vines)

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5
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What types of soils can be found throughout South Africa’s wine growing regions?

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Sandstone
Granite
Shale
Clay

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6
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What is the name of the southeasterly wind that helps to cool vineyards in the Western Cape?

A

Cape Doctor

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7
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What is Chenin Blanc referred to in South Africa?

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Steen

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8
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What is the leading grape of South Africa?

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Chenin Blanc (Steen)

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9
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What is Muscat de Alexandria referred to as in South Africa?

A

Hanepoot

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10
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What is Hanepoot?

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Muscat de Alexandria / South Africa

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11
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What is the former name for Crouchen Blanc?

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Cape Riesling

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12
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What are the 4 key white grapes of South Africa?

A

Chenin Blanc
Colombard
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

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13
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What are the four key red grapes of South Africa?

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz
Pinotage
Merlot

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14
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Columbard is a key white grape of South Africa. What is it used for?

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Largely brandy production

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15
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Pinotage is an indigenous crossing of _____ and __________.

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Pinot Noir and Cinsault

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16
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What is the name of the crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault?

17
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What is the basic makeup of a Cape Blend?

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Pinotage + Bordeaux Grapes

Typically 30-70% of the wine is Pinotage

18
Q

What is the name of the appellation system in South Africa?

A

WO / Wine of Origin Scheme

Emphasis is on place of origin - not growing or winemaking practices

19
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What are the categories of wine growing areas in South Africa?

A

From Largest to Smallest

Geographical Unit
Region
Districts
Wards (defined by soil, climate, geological factors)

20
Q

South African wines that wish to list a geographic area, estate, or vineyard must have ____% of the grapes from that area.

21
Q

South African wines that wish to list a varietal or a vintage on a label must have ___% of the grapes from that varietal or vintage.

22
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What percentage of South Africa’s vineyards lie outside of the boundaries of the Western Cape?

23
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What are the five key areas noted for the Coastal Region of South Africa?

A

Stellenbosch District
Paarl District
Franschhoek Valley District
Constantia Ward
Swartland District

24
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Where is the Stellenbosch District? What is it known for?

A

Coastal Region of South Africa
East of Cape Town

It is one of the oldest and most respected wine growing areas of South Africa. Cabernet Sauvignon is the leading red wine of the Stellenbosch District.

25
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Where is the Paarl District? What is it known for?

A

North of Stellenbosch, in the Coastal Region of South Africa.

Home to more familiar South African brands.

26
Q

What is the Franschhoek Valley District of the Coastal Region of South Africa noted for?

A

Its french influences

27
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What is the climate of the Constantia Ward?

A

Cool, Maritime
Decomposed granite soils

28
Q

Which area in the Coastal Region of South Africa has a cool, maritime climate adn is famous for its dessert wines?

A

Constantia Ward

29
Q

What is the climate of the Swartland District of the Coastal Region of South Africa?

A

Mediterranean

This area is planted to Rhone Varieties and Chenin Blanc.

30
Q

Which Coastal Region area is known for its Rhone Varieties?

A

Swartland District

31
Q

What are the three large wine growing regions for South Africa noted in the text?

A

Coastal Region
Cape South Coast Region
Breede River Valley Region

32
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What are the two key areas noted for the Cape South Coast Region of South Africa?

A

Elgin District: Elevation provides a cooler climate here.

Walker Bay District: One of the cooler wine growing regions in SA

33
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Which district is coastal, Elgin or Walker Bay?

A

Walker Bay

Elgin is North West of Walker Bay - a bit inland. (South East of Stellenbosch)

34
Q

Walker Bay is noted for which two types of grapes?

A

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

35
Q

Which river provides irrigation to the warm interior regions of the Breede River Valley?

A

The Breede River

36
Q

What district is known as the Valley of Vines and Roses?

A

Robertson District

37
Q

Worcester is due West of Robertson.

Approximately what percentage of SA’s wine production is in Worcester?

38
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Which two areas are noted in the text for the Breede River Valley?

A

Roberston and Worcester

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