South Africa Flashcards
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Explain the Wine of Origin System
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- Geographical Unit
- Region
- District
- Ward
- Single Vineyard
- Addition of WO Seal
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Climate and Influences in South Africa
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- Maritime on coast
- Mediterrenean to hot moving inlands
- Cooling Influences through the Indian and Atlantic Ocean (Benguela Current)
- Special Feature: Cape Doctor
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What is the Cape Doctor?
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- dry and strong souteastern blowing wind
- Pest and disease control
- cooling effect during hot summers, prevents too quick ripening allowing slower developement of flavors and sugars
- when too strong, it can cause mechanical damage
4
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Old Vine Project
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- Effort to preseve old vines and promote sustainable viticultural practices
5
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What is Cap Classique?
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- traditional method sparkling wine
- primarily from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
- Graham Beck
- Mostly in Stellenbosch, Franschoek, Robertson, Elgin
6
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Subregions in the Western Cape GU
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- Olifants River Region
- Coastal Region
- Breede River Valley
- Cape South Coast Region
- Klein Karoo Region
7
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Klein Karoo Region
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- arid to semi arid climate
- large diurnal shift
- mountainous terrains
- Produces sweet fortified wines and brandy
- Port-style Wines
- Muscat (Hanepoot)
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Frankschoek District in the Coastal Region
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- mediterranean climate, distinct seasons
- Valley setting surrounded by Franschhoek Mountains and Berg River flowing through the valley
- MCC: Methode Cap Classique
- SB, Chardy, Sem
- CS, Shiraz, Merlot
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Cape South Coast Region
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- Cape Aguhlas
- Overberg
- Elgin
- Walker Bay
10
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Cape Aghulas
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- Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion
- Syrah
- Soil: shale and koffieclip (ferricrete)
11
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Overberg
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- Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, CB
- Pinot Noir, CS
- Soil: shale and sandstone
12
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What is the KWV?
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- Koöperativieve Wijnbouwers vereiniing van Suid-Afrika
- creating wine laws and regulations
13
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Notable producers in South Africa
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- Graham Beck
- Mulderbosch
- Hamilton Russell
- Klein Constantia:
- A.A. Badenhorst
- Eben Sadie: Co founder of Terroir al Limit, CB
14
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What is the South African Name for Chenin Blanc?
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Steen
15
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Elgin District
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- prominent for SB
16
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Walker Bay District
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- home of Hamilton Russell Winery
- pioneer for burgundian varieties and Pinotage
17
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Graham Beck
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- introduced second fermentation for sparklings to South Africa
- MCC Graham Beck Brut is iconic
- was poured for Nelson Mandela inauguration and Obama’s presidential victory
18
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Mulderbosch
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- Est. 1989 in Stellenbosch
- elevated SB and CB
- Part of Premium Wine Movement
19
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A.A. Badenhorst
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- revitalized Swartland Wine Region
- Natural and minimal intervention farming
- Championing old vines
- Founding member of Swartland Revolution
20
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Eben Sadie
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- Pioneer for Swartland Wine Revolution
- natural and minimal intervention winemaking
- Focus on old vines
- Columella and Palladius
21
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What are the nine subregions in the Coastal Region?
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- Stellenbosch
- Cape Town
- Paarl
- Tulbagh
- Darling
- Franschhoek Valley
- Wellington
- Swartland
22
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Constantia Wards lie in what District?
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Cape Town District
23
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How many estates occupy the historic vineyard of Constantia?
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5 estates
24
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Stellenbosch District
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- Most prominent District
- “Town of Oaks”
- Most planted: CS, SB
