Olifants River Region (Coastal Region) Flashcards
South Africa’s largest cooperative winery is Vrenendal, located in this region
Olifants River Region
what is South Africa’s highest elevation Vineyard
Cederburg (mountain) 1030 meters, no WO just east of
Citrusdal Valley (Olifants river Region)
districts of Olifants river region (3)
Citrusdal Mountain
Citrusdal Valley
Lutzville Valley
Ward of Citrusdal Mountain
Piekienerskloof
High elevation (600m) with promising quality
Also has the largest amount of Grenache planted in South Africa since 1960s
Where is Eben Sadie’s Skurfberg Vineyard found
Citrusdal Mountain District
This region traces the Olifants River and is hotter and drier than Swartland
Olifants River Region: it is only the river that makes viticulture possible
Olifants river region is known for this
Bulk Wine
Most planted grapes of Olifants River Region
Chenin Blanc (2822ha)
Colombard (2528ha)
Olifants River wards with no districts
Spruitdrift
Vrenendal