South Africa Flashcards
What is a cap classique
Classic method/method champenoise from South Africa
What is a cap blend
30-70% Pinotage
The rest is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz
What is the climate in South Africa?
Sun-tropical
Temperate
Soil in South Africa
Gravel and sand stone
Mountain in South Africa
Table mountain
Mention one river in the south western cape
Orange river
Cooling influences in South Africa
Benguela current
Altitude
Cape doctor
Who regulates the wine industry in South Africa
The Wine of Origin Scheme
If a bottle mentions the grape of vintage what is the percentage of it in the wine and for EU
75%
85%
Black varieties in South Africa
Pinotage
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
Pinot noir
White varieties in South Africa
Chenin blanc
Chardonnay
Sauvignon blanc
Colombard
Muscat d’alexandria
What’s the most important wine producing region in South Africa
Western cape
Put in order the geographic classification terms of South Africa
GI - geographic indication
Region
District
Ward
What are the four most important regions in western cape
Coastal region
Breede River
Cape south coast
Klein Karoo
Name the 10 most important areas in the coastal region
Costantia
Paarl
Stellenbosh
Darling
Franschoek
Swartland
Tulbagh
Tygerberg
Cape point
Wellington
Name the four subregions of Breede River
Robertson
Worcester
Breedekloof
Name two sub-regions of the cape south coast
Elgin
Walker bay
Unfortified sweet wine from costantia
Vin de costance
Climate in Cape Town
Cool maritime
Grapes in costantia/cape town
Semillon and Sauvignon blanc
Grape in darling
Sauvignon blanc
Grape in franchoek
Semillon and Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape in stellenbosch
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah
Merlot
Pinotage
What is a subregion known for port style fortified wines
Swartland
