Africa Flashcards
Wine production in South Africa dates back to…
1600s
Chenin Blanc aka
Steen
this grape accounts of 18% of all production
chenin blanc
Hanepoot aka
Muscat of Alexandria
top white grapes
Chenin Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Muscat of Alexandria aka Hanepoot
Colombard (brandy production)
Crouchen Blanc aka
Cape Riesling
Top 2 red grapes
Cab sauv, Shiraz
What is a Cape Blend?
30-70% Pinotage; remainder is Bordeaux blend
Appellation system is known as…
Wine of Origin (WO) Scheme
How are Wards defined?
soil, climate, geological factors
Who oversees the Wine of Origin Scheme?
South African Wine and Spirit Board
label reqs for origin, vintage, varietal
origin - 100%; vintage + varietal 85%
Western Cape is a ______ _______
geographical unit
Vin de Constance is based on this grape
Muscat
The Swartland District is primarily planted to…
Rhone varieties + Chenin Blanc
The Cape South Coast contains these 6 districts
Cape Agulhas
Elgin
Overberg
Pletternberg Bay
Swellendam
Walker Bay
The Walker Bay district is ideal for these grapes
Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
Where is the Elgin District?
Cape South Coast Region
What is the Breede River Valley region known for?
fortified wine + dessert wine traditionally; recently Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
The district of Robertson is within what region and what is it known for?
Breede River Valley region - known for Shiraz and Cab Sauv
2nd largest wine producer in Africa
Algeria
