South Africa Flashcards
Pinotage is a cross between what two varieties?
Cinsaut and Pinot Noir
What is the name for Chenin Blanc in South Africa?
Steen
How much land is used for wine production in South Africa?
Just over 100 000 hectares, planted to 56% white varieties and 44% red.
What are the most planted red varieties in South Africa?
Cabarnet Sauvignon (11%), Shiraz (10%), Pinotage (7.2%), Merlot (5.8%)
What are the most planted white varieties in South Africa?
Chenin Blanc (18.6%), Sauvignon Blanc (10.5%) and Chardonnay (7.3%)
Name ‘six big’ varieties in South Africa?
Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay for white wines and Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Pinotage for red wines.
What is mean to say that Sauvignon Blanc is excessively methoxypyrazine driven?
Methoxypyrazine - displaying too much of the compound responsible for the variety’s grassy or herbaceous character
Name two wine districts found in Cape South Coast Region of South Africa?
Walker Bay and Elgin
Name two most important Wards in Cape Town?
Constantia and Durbanville
Name most important Ward in Stellenbosch?
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
What is Vin de Constance?
Dried Muscat dessert wine produced by Klein Constantia. District Cape Town
What are the most important varieties in Constantia Ward?
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz are the main varieties that are planted, with a notable absence of Pinot Noir, which fares less well in the windy conditions. False Bay is 10 km away bringing cooling sea breezes.
Name South Africa’s largest wine and spirits producer?
Distell
What are the most important varieties in Stellenbosch District?
Very good to outstanding quality, premium priced Cabernet Sauvignon and related blends, Shiraz and Chenin Blanc.
What are the most important varieties in Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Ward?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends and Pinotage. Higher diurnal range than the flatter Stellenbosch sites.
What are the most important varieties in Franschhoek Valley District?
Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz are the most grown varieties, though old vine Semillon (some over 100 years old) is also present.
What Cape Town District is home to some leading producers of Cap Classique sparkling wines?
Franschhoek
What are the most important varieties in Swartland District?
Chenin Blanc and Shiraz. In recent years new wave of producers with common themes such as low yields, dry farming, often organic or biodynamic farming, old vines, ambient yeasts and maturation in old oak producing critically acclaimed wines demanding super-premium prices.
What are the most important varieties in Cape South Coast Region?
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Region is strongly influenced by the cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean.
What are the most important varieties in Walker Bay Disctict?
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
What are the most important varieties in Elgin Disctict?
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Shiraz do well here with a fresher, more fragrant style compared to further inland.
