Chapters 38-40 South Africa, Australia and New Zealand Flashcards
Name 2 influences which cool vineyards in South Africa
Cold Benguela current - flows up from Antarctica
Cape Doctor - cool south easterly winds
Name 4 red grape varieties planted in South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Pinotage
What is the South African term for geographical Indication (GI) ?
Wine of Origin (WO)
In South Africa what does the term ‘Estate wine’ indicate?
Wine must come from a single estate
The estate must have the facilities to process and bootle the wine
In South Africa, what term is seen on the label of wines produced in vineyards who partake in the voluntary sustainable agricultural scheme?
Integrated Production of Wine
IPW
Name 4 white grape varieties planted in South Africa
Chenin Blanc
Colombard
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
In South Africa, what is the most widely planted grape variety?
Chenin Blanc
What is Muscat of Alexandria known as in South Africa?
Hanepoot
In South Africa, the grape variety Muscat of Alexandria is used to produce what style of wine?
Late harvest or Noble Rot affected dessert wine
In South Africa, what region is responsible for over 90% of all wine made?
The Western Cape
In South Africa, what 3 regions is the Western Cape divided into?
Coastal region
Cape South Coast
Breede River Valley
In South Africa, name 3 districts in the Coastal Region of the Western Cape
Stellenbosch
Paarl
Swartland
In South Africa, what geographical conditions make Stellenbosch ideal fro grape growing?
Sufficient rainfall
Summers not too hot
Cool winds from False Bay are funnelled through the mountains into the valleys
Variety of altitude, aspect and soil allow a variety of different grape varieties to be planted
What style of wine is ‘Vin de Constance’?
Where is it produced?
Late harvest sweet wine
Constantia ward - Coastal Region, South Africa
In South Africa, name 2 districts in the Breede River Valley Region of the Western Cape
Worcester
Robertson
In South Africa, what is the Swartland district known for?
Old vine Chenin Blanc grown without irrigation
In South Africa, name 2 districts in the Cape South Coast Region of the Western Cape
Walker Bay
Elgin
In South Africa, Walker Bay district is the home to what ward?
Famous for what variety of wine
Hemel-en-Aarde
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
In Australia, what are the 5 main black grape varieties?
Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Pinot Noir Grenache
In Australia, what are the 4 main white grape varieties
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Semillon
Riesling
Where in Australia, are Semillon based wines produced in a unique style?
Hunter Valley
In Australia, irrigated vineyards from what 3 regions may contribute grapes to a wine labelled South eastern Australia?
Riverland -SA
Murray Darling - Vic
Riverina - NSW
Name 6 winemaking regions in South Australia?
Barossa Valley Clare Valley Adelaide Hills Eden Valley McLaren Vale Coonawarra
Name 5 winemaking regions in Victoria
Yarra Valley Mornington Peninsula Geelong Heathcote Goulburn Valley
In New Zealand, what are the 4 main white grape varieties?
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Riesling
Pinot Gris
In New Zealand, what are the 4 main black grape varieties?
Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
In New Zealand, what differences can be seen between Chardonnay produced in the North and South Islands?
Warmer in the North = more tropical flavours
Cooler in the South = Higher acid, green bell pepper and goose berry flavours
Name 4 winemaking areas in the North Island of New Zealand
Auckland
Gisborne
Hawke’s Bay
Wairarapa
In New Zealand, what is the dominant grape variety?
Sauvignon Blanc
In New Zealand, name 1 concern of winemakers in the Aukland area
Aukland is warm and wet = fungal disease is an issue
In New Zealand, which winemaking area in the North Island is the warmest?
Hawke’s Bay
In New Zealand, what area in Wairarapa, is famous for Pinto Noir?
Martinborough
Name 4 winemaking areas in the South Island of New Zealand
Marlborough
Nelson
Canterbury
Central Otago
