Module 11 South Africa Flashcards
Historic dessert wine of south Africa produce since the 1700s
Consrantia (vin de Constance)
You’re the KWV was begun
1918
Called ocean current that flows up from Antarctica
The Benguela Current
Southerly wind that blows across the vineyards near the coast of South Africa
The Cape Doctor
South African name for Chenin Blanc
Stern
Muscat of Alexandria
Hanepoot
Crochen Blanc
Cape Riesling (not a true Riesling)
Cape Blend
Blend with a minimum of 30% Pinotage
Parentage of Pinotage
Pinot Noir X Cinsaut
To lead and red grapes of south Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz
South Africa’s leading geographical unit for viticulture
The Western Cape
The viticultural appellation system used in south Africa
Wine of Origin (WO)
Highly respected wine district located just east of Cape Town
Stellenbosch
Cool wine district located near Hermanus and Cape Agulhas
Walker Bay
Wine district 1st settled by the French Huguenots
Franschhoek Valley