SOUTH AFRICA Flashcards
What are the factors that influence the climate of ZA?
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Cape Doctor - heavy wind, prevents much fungal diseases on vines
Mountain ranges in SW corner of ZA
Mountains are called:
Describe the Wine law and leballing regulations of ZA
Wine of Origen (1973)
GI
Region
District
Ward
Fx.
GI - Western Cape
Region - Coastal Region
District - Stellenbosch
Ward - Kanonkop
What climate and soil dominate in ZA? Name most important GI, Regions, Districts and Wards
Climate: Maritime like Bordeaux
Soil: Old soil, granite, alluvial
GIs: Western
Region: Coastal, Southern, Olifants River, Breede River, Klein Karoo
Districts: Cape, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschoek, Robertson, Swartland,
Wards: Constantia, Kanonkop
Describe principal regions of Western Cape
Stellenbosch =
Franschoek =
Paarl =
Constantia =
Walker Bay =
Elgin =
What varietals are associated with the production areas?
SVB
CBS
PNT
What are the districts of Coastal Region?
Swartland
Cape
Stellenbosch
Paarl
Franschoek
Walker Bay
Elgin
What are the districts of Breede River?
Robertson
What does Cape Classique refer to?
Traditional method, sparkling wine on
What is a Cape blend?
Pinotage