38. South Africa Flashcards
1
Q
4 different sizes of production area
A
- Western cape (catch-all appellation)
- Regions
- District (e.g. Stellenbosch, Paal)
- Ward
2
Q
best Chardonnay and Pinot Noir?
A
- Cape South Coast, Walker Bay, Hemel-en-Aarde
3
Q
high-volume, inexpensive wine? climate? river? districts?
A
- Breede River Valley
- Hot and dry
- irrigation from Breede River
- Robertson, Worcester
4
Q
best Sauvignon Blanc?
A
- Constantia (Coastal Region)
- eastern flanks of table mountain
- cooled by Cape Doctor