42. South Africa Flashcards
What is the climate of South Africa?
Mediterranean, especially in coastal regions
What is the rainfall in South Africa?
rainfall can be low making irrigation a requirement
What are the two main cooling influences on the climate in South Africa
Cape Doctor (south-easterly summer winds that bring cool ocean air inland) and Benguela Current from Antartica (cold ocean current that provides cool winds)
What are the main South Africa white grapes?
For fine dry wine: Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Mainly for brandy: Colombard
For dessert wine: Muscat of Alexandria
What is the local name for Chenin Blanc in South Africa?
Steen (“Ste-in”)
What is the local name for Muscat of Alexandria in South Africa?
Hanepoot
What is the most widely planted grape in South Africa?
Chenin Blanc
What style of wine is made with Chenin Blanc in South Africa?
dry and sweet
What is the main grape area for South African Cabernet Sauvignon?
Stellenbosch District
What is the main grape area for South African Pinotage?
Coastal Region
What is the main grape area for South African Shiraz?
Paarl, Stellenboasch, Coastal
What is the main grape area for South African Pinot Noir?
Walker Bay
What is the main grape area for South African Chenin Blanc?
Coastal
What is the main grape area for South African Chardonnay
Walker Bay, Coastal, Robertson
What is the main grape area for South African Sauvignon Blanc?
Constantia, Coastal, Durbanville, Elgin, Elim, Roberson
Name 3 important non-traditional wine areas in the most southern aspect of South Africa?
Elgin, Elim and Walker Bay
What is the most important wine Geographic Unit in South Africa?
Western Cape Geographic Area.
What is the most widely planted red grape in South Africa?
Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the most significant viticultural challenge in South Africa?
viral infections, especially leaf roll
Name two significant wine Regions in the Western Cape Geographic Area of South Africa?
Coastal Region and Breede River Valley Region
Name 3 significant wine areas within the South African Coastal Region?
Stellenbosch District, Paarl District, Tygerberg District, Durbanville Ward, Constantia Ward, Swartland District
Name 2 significant wine areas within the South African Breede River Valley Region?
Worcester District and Robertson District
What were the parents of Pinotage?
Cinsault (known in RSA as “Hermitage”) and Pinot Noir
