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South Africa Flashcards

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Name 4 districts in South Africa

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  1. Swartland
  2. Walker Bay
  3. Stellenbosch
  4. Paarl
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What is Pinotage

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A crossing between Cinsault and Pinot Noir

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What are 3 effects of the Cape Doctor wind on South Africa

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  1. Suppress fungal disease
  2. Moderates the temperature
  3. Can injure the vines/disturb flowering
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South Africa main grapes

5 red, 3 white

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Pinotage
Pinot Noir
Cabernet
Merlot
Syrah

Chenin Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

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Steen

grape

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Chenin Blanc

Name in South Africa

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List the geographic wine of origin designations in South Africa from smallest to largest

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Estates

Wards

Districts

Regions

Geographical Units

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KWV

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Saved the South African wine industry in 1914 by producing wine, stabilizing prices, creating quotas, and focusing on quantity over quality

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Benguela Current helps:

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Cool the coastal areas of South Africa

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