SOUTH AFRICA Flashcards
What is the climate like in South Africa?
Warm to hot, Mediterranean
What are climatic influences in South Africa that assist with the growing conditions?
The Benguela current flows from the southern ocean, cooling coastal vineyards. Altitude also has an influence on vineyards.
What is the Cape Doctor?
The cape doctor is a cool ocean breeze that flows inland and cools vineyards.
What is a vineyard practice used in South Africa?
Planting on South facing slopes assists with cooler temperatures and the ripening process.
What does W.O stand for? Where is it used?
Wine of Origin, a labelling system in South Africa.
In South Africa, what are the geographic areas split into?
Regions, Districts, Wards
What is largest to smallest? Ward, Region, District?
Region, District, Ward
What are the 3 important regions in South Africa called?
Coastal region, Cape South Coast, Breede River Valley
What are examples of districts in South Africa?
Stellenbosch, Swartland, Elgin, Walker Bay
What are wards? What are the most important?
Wards are the smallest, most prestigious classification areas. Constantia, Hemel-en-Arde, Durbanville, Elim
What is an example of a GI in South Africa?
Western Cape
What is an estate wine in South Africa?
wine must come from a single estate area, wine must be processed and bottled on land. Same as Chateau and Domaine
What is the organic certification called in South Africa? How is it achieved?
Integrated Production of Wine (IPW). A voluntary certification!
What is a cape blend?
An IGT labelling term produces high volumes of wine containing pinotage and international varieties.
What are the 4 main white grapes of South Africa?
Chenin Blanc (most widely planted), Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Muscat of Alexandria
