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Chapters 38-40 South Africa, Australia and New Zealand Flashcards

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1
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Name 2 influences which cool vineyards in South Africa

A

Cold Benguela current - flows up from Antarctica

Cape Doctor - cool south easterly winds

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Name 4 red grape varieties planted in South Africa

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Pinotage

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What is the South African term for geographical Indication (GI) ?

A

Wine of Origin (WO)

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4
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In South Africa what does the term ‘Estate wine’ indicate?

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Wine must come from a single estate

The estate must have the facilities to process and bootle the wine

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5
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In South Africa, what term is seen on the label of wines produced in vineyards who partake in the voluntary sustainable agricultural scheme?

A

Integrated Production of Wine

IPW

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6
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Name 4 white grape varieties planted in South Africa

A

Chenin Blanc
Colombard
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

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7
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In South Africa, what is the most widely planted grape variety?

A

Chenin Blanc

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8
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What is Muscat of Alexandria known as in South Africa?

A

Hanepoot

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9
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In South Africa, the grape variety Muscat of Alexandria is used to produce what style of wine?

A

Late harvest or Noble Rot affected dessert wine

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10
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In South Africa, what region is responsible for over 90% of all wine made?

A

The Western Cape

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In South Africa, what 3 regions is the Western Cape divided into?

A

Coastal region
Cape South Coast
Breede River Valley

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12
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In South Africa, name 3 districts in the Coastal Region of the Western Cape

A

Stellenbosch
Paarl
Swartland

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13
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In South Africa, what geographical conditions make Stellenbosch ideal fro grape growing?

A

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

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14
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What style of wine is ‘Vin de Constance’?

Where is it produced?

A

Late harvest sweet wine

Constantia ward - Coastal Region, South Africa

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15
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In South Africa, name 2 districts in the Breede River Valley Region of the Western Cape

A

Worcester

Robertson

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16
Q

In South Africa, what is the Swartland district known for?

A

Old vine Chenin Blanc grown without irrigation

17
Q

In South Africa, name 2 districts in the Cape South Coast Region of the Western Cape

A

Walker Bay

Elgin

18
Q

In South Africa, Walker Bay district is the home to what ward?
Famous for what variety of wine

A

Hemel-en-Aarde

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

19
Q

In Australia, what are the 5 main black grape varieties?

A 
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Grenache
20
Q

In Australia, what are the 4 main white grape varieties

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Semillon
Riesling

21
Q

Where in Australia, are Semillon based wines produced in a unique style?

A

Hunter Valley

22
Q

In Australia, irrigated vineyards from what 3 regions may contribute grapes to a wine labelled South eastern Australia?

A

Riverland -SA
Murray Darling - Vic
Riverina - NSW

23
Q

Name 6 winemaking regions in South Australia?

A 
Barossa Valley
Clare Valley
Adelaide Hills
Eden Valley
McLaren Vale
Coonawarra
24
Q

Name 5 winemaking regions in Victoria

A 
Yarra Valley
Mornington Peninsula
Geelong
Heathcote
Goulburn Valley
25
Q

In New Zealand, what are the 4 main white grape varieties?

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Riesling
Pinot Gris

26
Q

In New Zealand, what are the 4 main black grape varieties?

A

Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir

27
Q

In New Zealand, what differences can be seen between Chardonnay produced in the North and South Islands?

A

Warmer in the North = more tropical flavours

Cooler in the South = Higher acid, green bell pepper and goose berry flavours

28
Q

Name 4 winemaking areas in the North Island of New Zealand

A

Auckland
Gisborne
Hawke’s Bay
Wairarapa

29
Q

In New Zealand, what is the dominant grape variety?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

30
Q

In New Zealand, name 1 concern of winemakers in the Aukland area

A

Aukland is warm and wet = fungal disease is an issue

31
Q

In New Zealand, which winemaking area in the North Island is the warmest?

A

Hawke’s Bay

32
Q

In New Zealand, what area in Wairarapa, is famous for Pinto Noir?

A

Martinborough

33
Q

Name 4 winemaking areas in the South Island of New Zealand

A

Marlborough
Nelson
Canterbury
Central Otago

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