South Africa Flashcards
Which two countries have had the greatest influence on the Wines of South Africa?
The Dutch (Bringing the Grapes)
The French (Bringing the Techniques)
What region of SA has the greatest wine production?
The Western Cap
What is the Latitude of SA Wine production?
27-35 Degrees South
Note: Near the equator and thus not fully in the “wine production lattidues”
What are the two oceans that surround the Western Cape?
Atlantic Ocean and Indian OCean
What current impacts the Western Cape
Benguela Current (Cold)
comes from the Antarctic
What winds impact the Western Cape
Cape Doctor:
Called such because it stops rots, mildew, and thus great air circulation
Could combine with the Benguela Current
What Current could you compare the Benguela Current to?
The Humboldt Current (cold) going to Chile
Also coming from the Antarctica
What is the topography of South Africa like?
Tons of Mountain Ranges:
- Ideal for cooling mount air aspect and altitude
Tons of different types of soils
- Lots of grape variety posability
Where do you find Chenin Blanc in South Africa most commonly?
WO: Swatland
WO: Paarl
WO: Worcester
What type of wine do you find commonly in WO: Worcester?
Inexpensive blends of Chenin Blanc (w/ Colombard and Chardonnay)
What type of wine do you find commonly in WO: Paarl?
Chenin Blanc with heavy oak influence and high alcohol styles
What type of wine do you find commonly in WO: Swartland
Well-integrated oak, old vine styles
(Higher quality)
Where do we find Sauvignon Blanc in South Africa?
Western Cape’s South Westside
WO: Stellenbosch
WO: Constantia (blended with Semillon)
WO: Durbanville
(Below are more delicate compared to Liore’s Wines)
WO: Walker Bay
WO: Elgin
WO: Elim
Name the top three white grape varieties in South Africa
Chenin Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Where do we find Chardonnay in South Africa?
WO: Robertson
WO: Stellenbosch
WO: Paarl
WO: Walker Bay
WO: Elgin
