Coastal.Boberg Flashcards
What was the first New World wine to be coveted and acclaimed in Europe? And when?
Vin de Constance, from Governor Simon van der Stel’s Constantia Estate
1685 to the mid 1850’s
What are the grapes of Vin de Constance?
Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains & Muscat Rouge à Petits Grains
What are the two South African synonyms for Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains?
Muscadel
Muscat de Frontignan
Which estate in Constantia has revived the classic style with new Muscat de Frontignan plantings?
Klein Constantia
Which estate in Constantia is owned by the state?
Groot Constantia
Which district of the Coastal Region is the most maritime?
Cape Peninsula - many vineyards are less than a mile from the ocean.
Where is Stellenbosch?
On False Bay, across the water from Cape Peninsula
What are the three mountains of Stellenbosch?
Simonsberg
Stellenbosch
Helderberg
What is the soil makeup of Stellenbosch?
Ancient alluvial loam over shale on the valley floors; granite and sandstone on the hillsides.
What are the main white and red grapes of Stellenbosch?
Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc
What major French region is similar to Stellenbosch in terms of climate?
Bordeaux, although Stellenbosch is certainly warmer.
Who produces Trilogy?
Warwick Estate
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Who produces Rubicon?
Meerlust
Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot
What is Rust en Vrede’s 1694 Classification?
A shiraz/cabernet blend, named for the year the winery was established.
Who produces Black Label?
Kanonkop
59 year old Pinotage vineyard
Who produces Signature?
Ernie Els
“Classic” bordeaux blend - all five majors
What are the wards of Stellenbosch?
Polkadraai Hills
Bottelary
Devon Valley
Papegaaiberg
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Banghoek
Jonkershoek Valley
Roughly west to east
Where is the KWV located?
Paarl