Da. Key Facts South Africa

Question 1

South Africa Climate?

Answer 1

Mediterranean.
Warm hot / arid Inland.
Coastal areas / cooler Maritime

Question 2

South Africa Weather?

Answer 2

Little Vintage variation.

Drought can be a problem.

Question 3

South Africa Soils?

Answer 3

Varied.

Stellenbosch / Limestone, Sandstone

Question 4

South Africa Grape Varieties?

Black?

Answer 4

Cabernet Sauvignon.
Merlot.
Syrah.
Pinotage

Question 5

South Africa Grape Varieties?

White?

Answer 5

Chenin Blanc (Steen).
Sauvignon Blanc.
Chardonnay

Question 6

South Africa Grape Growing?

Answer 6

Increased red plantings.
Viruses remain an issue.
Ongoing / finding best locations

Question 7

South Africa Winemaking?

Answer 7

Co-Ops very important.

Major investment / end apartheid.

Question 8

South Africa Key Regions?

Coastal?

Answer 8

Stellenbosch.
Paarl.
Constantia.
Durbanville

Question 9

South Africa Key Regions?

Breede River Valley?

Answer 9

Worcester.

Robertson

Question 10

South Africa Key Regions?

Other?

Answer 10

Western Cape (multi regional blends).
Walker Bay.
Elgin.
Elim

Question 11

South Africa Key WINES?

Stellenbosch?

Answer 11

Bordeaux Blends

Question 12

South Africa Key WINES?

Walker Bay?

Answer 12

Pinot Noir

Question 13

South Africa Key WINES?

Elgin & Elim?

Answer 13

Sauvignon Blanc.

Question 14

South Africa Key WINES?

Answer 14

Pinotage.

Old Vine Chenin

Question 15

South African Wine Laws?

Answer 15

Wine of Origin (WO)
Geo Unit.
Region.
District.
Ward.
Estate.
100% from stated area.
85% Variety / Vintage