South Africa Flashcards
What is Vin de Constance?
Vin de Constance is a Muscat based sweet white wine made in Constantia, South Africa.
Where is the Darling district and what wines do they produce?
The Darling District is in the Coastal Region of South Africa, southwest of Swartland. They produce Sauvignon Blanc, and have a number of old vines.
Describe Worcester.
Worcester is located in the Breede River Valley region of South Africa. It is hot and humid, irrigation is necessary. They produce Chenin Blanc and Columbard (much of which is used for brandy) as well as table grapes.
Describe Robertson.
Robertson is located in the Breede River Valley region of South Africa. It is hot and humid, but cooler than Worcester. High volume brands are mainly produced here, including Syrah and Chardonnay.
What is a Cape Blend?
Cape Blends are from South Africa. Unofficially, 30-70% of the blend is Pinotage, the rest consisting of traditional Bordeaux red varieties.
What is the Franschhock Valley District?
The Franschhock Valley District is located in an area of South Africa that was an early French Hugeunot settlement. Chardonnay, Semillon, Syrah, and Bordeaux varieties are grown here.
Where is the Breede River Valley and what wines are produced there?
The Breede River Valley is in South Africa. Fortified and desert wines are produced in the area, as well as Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Where is Paarl and what grapes are grown there?
Paarl is in the coastal region of South Africa, north of Stellenbosch. It is slightly warmer with less cooling influences.
Where is the Swartland District, and what type of wine is made there?
In the Coastal Region of South Africa, an hour north of Cape Town. It is predominately Rhône varieties and Chenin Blanc.
Describe the Elgin District.
It is located in the Cape South Coast region, southeast of Stellenbosch. It has cooler temperatures due to elevation.
What is pinotage?
A cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault developed a century ago at Stellenbosch University.
What percent of South African vineyards are located outside of the Western Cape?
5%
What type of wine is made in the Walker Bay district, and where is it located?
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
It is in the southernmost part of South Africa, subject to winds off the Indian Ocean. One of the coolest winegrowing regions of South Africa.
Who was Simon van der Stel?
A governor of Cape Town who planted 100,000 vines in Constantia in the late 1600s.
What percentage of grapes grown in South Africa is Steen (Chenin Blanc)?
About 18%
