South Africa Flashcards
What are the 4 types of production areas in descending order of size in South Africa?
Geographical Unit, region, district, ward
What are the 6 GI’s of South Africa?
Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Kwazulu-Natal, Limpopo, and Free State
what is the WO?
Wine of Origin System: wine submitted to a tasting panel and scientific analysis
What did the KWV do?
it was a coop of wine producers and growers that fixed minimum prices, determined areas of production, and made production limits
What climatic feature cools the coastal areas of South Africa?
Benguela Current
What climatic feature dries the vineyards of South Africa?
The Cape Doctor wind
when were the first vineyards planted in South Africa?
17th century
Swartland is located within which region?
Coastal Region
What% of stated varietal and vintage must be present in WO wines?
85%
What region surrounds Cape town?
coastal Region
What is Steen?
Chenin Blanc
what style of wine is Klein Karoo known for?
fortified
Who produces the Bordeaux style blend “Rubicon”
Meerlust Estate
Rust en Vrede, Neil Ellis, and De Toren are located in what district?
Stellenbosch
Hanepoot is a synonym for which grape?
Muscat de Alexandria
