South Africa Flashcards
South Africa is divided into 5 large geographic areas:
Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Kwazulu-Natal, and Limpopo.
When was the wine of origin (WO) system put into place?
1973
known locally as Steen, is the most planted white grape, occupying around 20% of the nation’s vineyards.
Chenin blanc
What are the nine districts of south Africa’s coastal region
Stellenbosch, Cape Peninsula, Tygerberg, Paarl, Tulbagh, Darling, Franschhoek Valley, Wellington and Swartland.
South Africa’s most prominent wine region is
Stellenboch
What are the widely planted grapes of stellenbosch.
Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc are the district’s two most planted varietals, followed by Merlot, Shiraz, and Chenin Blanc.
What is the traditional method sparkling wine made in South Africa called ?
Cape classique
What is the south easterly wind that moderates temperature and what is the ocean current that comes from Antarctica that moderates temperature as well?
The cape Doctor, and the benguala current
What is pinotage a crossing of?
Pinot noir and cinsault
What are the major white grapes of South Africa
Chenin blanc (steen)
Chardonnay
Sauvignon blanc
Colombard
What are the major reds of South Africa
Pinotage Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cab franc Shiraz Pinot noir
What are some major producers for the coastal region
Rust en Vrede
Neil Ellis
Kanonkop
What is stellenbosch most known for?
Merlot, Shiraz, Chenin blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon
What are some high prized wines from stellenbosch
Warwich estates “trilogy”
Meerlust “rubicon”
What is paarl best known for
Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz
