South Africa Flashcards
Who Settled South Africa and in what year?
Jan Van Riebeeck, 1652
What are the GU’s in South Africa?
Limpopo, Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State, Kwazulu Natal
What are the regions of Western Cape?
Coastal region, Cape south coast, Klein Karoo, Breede River Valley, Olifants River
What are the two oceanic currents affecting south africa?
Benguela and Agulhas current
What is the cool wind that affects south africa?
Cape Doctor
What is the most planted grape in south africa?
Chenin?
Minimum time on lees for cap classique?
12 months
What is cap classique with extended lees aging?
36 months on lees, only champagne varieties
What is the south african name for muscat of alexandria?
Hanepoot
Cape Blend contains what percentage pinotage?
30-70%
What year was klein constantia establised?
1685
What grape variety is vin de constance?
muscat of alexandria (Hanepoot)
How long does vin de constance spend in barrel?
4-5 years
When was the wines of orgiin scheme established?
1973
When did apartheid end?
1994
Name the wards of Cape Town
Durbanville, Constantia, Hout Bay, Philadephia
What is the main variety in Durbanville?
Sauvignon Blanc
In which district is the KWV located?
Paarl
What style is mostly produced in Wellington?
Powerful reds based on Shiraz and Cabernet
Where are Sadie Family and Alheit wines located?
Olifants Rivers
What are the key varieties in Hemel en Arde?
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
What are the two oldest wine regions in south africa?
Constantia and Stellenbosch
What is the name of south africa’s largest co-op, and when was it established?
KWV, 1923
Which two oceans most strongly influence south Afrrica?
Atlantic and Indian
What was the traditional South African term for Cinsault?
Hermitage
When was Pinotage created?
1925
Who established the Old Vine Project, and in what year?
Rosa Kruger, 2016 (started compiling vineyards in 2002)
The OVP focusses mostly on which variety?
Chenin Blanc (over 2400ha)
What is the minimum age of South African vines to be listed in the OVP?
35 years
What is the minimum aging on lees for MCC?
12 months
What is the main component of the unnoficial Cape Blend?
Pinotage
Which ward of South Africa has no GU?
Lanseria
List the different sized appelations of south africa
GU, Region, District, Ward
What are the minimum requirements for variety, vintage and location?
85%, 85%, 100%
Name the 7 GU’s of South Africa
Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, North West, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal
Which GU accounts for the majority of Viticulture?
Western Cape
What are the five regions of Western Cape?
Breede River Valley, Klein Karoo, Olifants River, Cape South Coast, Coastal Region
Which Region of Western Cape produces the most wine?
Breede River Valley, more than 34% of South Africa’s total in 2018
What are the three districts of Western Cape?
Breedekloof, Worcester, Robertson
Which district holds most of South Africa’s chardonnay?
Roberston
Describe Robertsons agricultural history
An area famous for breeding strong and fast racehorses. As there is a high portion of limestone in Robertson, the grass grown in this district was high in calcium, which was good for the endurance and speed of the horses. Now it’s completely swathed in vines.
Which area is best known for MCC production? Which leading Producer is based here?
Robertson, as this is where Graham Beck’s production is based.