South Africa Flashcards
What is the Benguela current?
A current that flows north from Antarctica, it has a cooling effect on the coast regions
What is the Cape Doctor?
A notoriously strong SE wind blowing across the cape. It helps to inhibit fungal disease and helps to moderate the temperature
Which is the most southerly point of SA?
Cape Aghulas
Which is the most important ward in Cape Agulhas?
Elim
Which ward until recently was a ward of Overberg?
Elgin
In the coastal region, what is significant about Wellington?
It is where nearly all of South Africa’s vine cuttings are produced
In Paarl, where does irrigation come from?
Berg river
Which grapes do best in Paarl?
Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cab Sauv, Pinotage and Shiraz
In which year did Franchoek cease to be part of Paarl?
2010
Which districts make up the Coast Region in South Africa?
Stellenbosch
Cape Town
Paarl
Tulbagh
Darling
Franschhoek valley
Lutzville valley
Wellington
Swartland
Which ancient soil types are found in Stellenbosch?
Alluvial loam over shale on valley floor
Decomposed granite and sandstone on the hillside
What are the wards of Cape Town?
Constantia
Hout Bay
Durbanville
Philadelphia
Which are the 2 most planted cultivars in Stellenbosch?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sauvignon Blanc
(Merlot, shiraz, chenin blanc)
What is the climate of Stellenbosch?
Maritime (warmer than Bordeaux)
What wards are in Stellenbosch?
Devon Valley
Jonkershoek Valley
Papegaaiberg
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Bottelary
Banghoek
Polkadraai Hills
