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South Africa Flashcards

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Climate of South Africa Western Cape

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Warm Mediterranean influenced by mountains and proximity to ocean

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Main cooling influence in Western Cape

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Benguela current - coastal fog and cooling breeze

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What is the cape doctor?

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South easterly wind during spring and summer that extends the impact of Benguela current
Inhibits disease and brings rain to south coast
Can damage leaves, affect flowering and fruit set

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Breedekloof ward hazard

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Spring frost

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South Africa top varietals

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Chenin Blanc
Colombard
Cab Sauv
Sauv B
Shiraz
Pinotage
Chard
Merlot

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Pinotage

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PN x Cinsault
Early budding
Moderately susceptible to fungus
High sugar levels
Small berries

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Soil types in Western Cape

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Table Mountain sandstone- need irrigation and fertilizer
Granite- foothills good water retention for dry farming
Shale- good nutrients and water retention for dry farming

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White Cape Blends

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Chenin dominated with Rhone varieties, Chardonnay, Semillon, or SB

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Red Cape blends

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Pinotage and/or black Rhone varieties

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Main blends in South Africa

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White Cape Blends
Red Bordeaux Blends (some white)
Red Cape Blends

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Wine of Origin production areas

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Geographical unit- very large area - Western Cape
Region- large area named after major feature- Coastal Region
District- stellenbosch or Walker Bay
Ward- defined area within district - Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

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Wards are identified based on

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Common soils, climate, and ecological factors

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Wine of Origin certifies

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Claims made on packaging are true
Wine is of good quality as certified by a wine and spirits board

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14
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Coastal Region

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46% of vineyards
Many important Wards and Districts

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Constatia Ward

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Vin de Constance - dried Muscat desert wine from Klein Constatia
East facing slopes of Constatiaberg
False Bay for cooling breeze
Granite and sandstone for drainage and low vigor
High rainfall
SB, Chard, Cab, Shiraz

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Durbanville Ward

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Shale soils of Tygerberg hills
Drier due to Tygerberg
High water holding soils - dry farm
Sauv Blanc- greener flavor desired

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Stellenbosch District

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Known for quality especially cab
Cool mtn slopes, varied soils, breezes off False Bay moderate summer
Cab, Merlot, Pinotage, SB, Chenin, Chard

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Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Ward

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Lower slopes of western Simonsberg
Warmer but open to ocean for diurnal on flat land
Cab, blends, Pinotage

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Paarl District

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Beth River for irrigation
Riper more full bodied than Stellenbosch
Chenin, Cab, Shiraz, Pinotage

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Simonsberg-Paarl District

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Higher elevation
Diurnal- longer growth season
Chard/Shiraz

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Franschoek Valley District

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Protected by mtn on 3 sides
Planting at higher altitude
High rainfall but irrigation needed due to fast draining soil
SB, Cab, Shiraz
Old vine Semillon

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Darling District

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Varying aspects due to range of hills by hat run parallel to cold west coast
SB, Cab, Mer, Shiraz
Granite soil- high water holding for dry farming

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Swartland District

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Warm/dry
Low fertility soils
Older co-ops and new talented winemakers and grape growers re-inventing styles
Cab, Shiraz, Pinotage, Chenin, SB, Chard

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Tulbagh District

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Part of coastal region but has no coastal influence
Warm, dry, sheltered valley
Altitude for cooling
Shade from mtns
Soil that can hold water + rain collection from upper mtns
Chenin, Shiraz, Colombard - bulk production

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Wellington District

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Shiraz and red blends
Alluvial benches
Nurseries for 85% of cuttings in SA

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Breedekloof District

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Adequate rainfall- no need for irrigation
Spring frost hazard
Warm continental- longer hang/later harvest
Cooling SE winds moderate temp- lower disease
Chenin, Colombard, Chard, Pinotage, Shiraz, Cab Sauv

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Worcester District

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Very low rainfall - rain shadow
Fertile soils
High volume for brandy

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Robertson District

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Warm, low rainfall
SE wind for cooling
Fertile flat lands - brandy
Limestone soils - Chard

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Olifants River Region

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Northerly in Western Cape
Very dry
Brandy
Some old vine bush for quality

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Cape South Coast Region

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Atlantic Ocean influence
SB, Chard, PN

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Walker Bay District

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Burgundy planted
Chard/PN

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Hemel-en-Aarde Ward

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Cool winds to reduce over ripening/reduce vigor
Aspect northerly for ripening
Clay soils for water retention
Lowest altitude but closest to Atlantic

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Bot River Ward

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Bot River Lagoon funnels cold wind
Long grow season
SB, Chenin, Rhone varieties, Pinotage

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Elgin District

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Inland plateau 200-400m
Cooler - altitude, cloud cover, ocean
Lowest temps overall
Slow growth, high acid
SB, Chard, Ries, PN, Mer, Shiraz

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Klein Karoo Region

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Port style
Fortified Muscat

36
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Integrated Production of Wine

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Set of guidelines for sustainable farming
Environment impact, water usage, health and safety, biodiversity
95% of growers

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Biodiversity and Wine Initiative

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90% of wineries
Production practices, energy efficiency, water stewardship

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Integrity and Sustainability seal

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Links with WOO for traceability

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