South Africa Flashcards
0
Q
What is Chenin Blanc known as in SA?
A
Steen
1
Q
What was the famous dessert wine in the 18th century?
A
Muscat-based Constantia
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
2
Q
What is Pinotage?
A
A cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut
3
Q
Who is the father of the South African wine industry?
A
Jan van Riebeeck
Dutch surgeon and the Cape’s first European settler, sent to set up a supply station for the Dutch East India Company
4
Q
What type of climate is SA?
A
Mediterranean
