South Africa Flashcards
Who started Vin de Constance and where?
Governor Simon Van Der Stel of Constantia Estate
Who was Groot Constantia sold to?
Hendrik Cloete
Varietal for Vin de Constance
Muscat Blanc a Petits Grans
Who are the KWV
Ko-operative Wijnbouwers Verenigin van Zuid Africa.
Formed in 1918 to help control quality
-fixed yields, locations, and min prices
Who are the SAWIT
South African Wine Industry Trust
1999
Empowered black workers that were in slavory
Who are the WO
Wine of Origin
Grand Cru of South Africa
Name the 6 WO Regions
Costal Region Cape South Coast Breede River Valley Klein Karoo Olifants River Boberg
Laws to qualify for WO
send in a sample to qualify
- 85% stated grape
- 100% stated area
- 20% min in stated blend
- 85%v vintage
What is the IPW
Integrated Production of Wine Scheme
Voluntary certification of WO who strive for higher environmental standards.
5 Geographical Areas of South Africa
Western Cape Northern Cape Eastern Cape Kwazulu - Natal Limpopo
5 Production Areas of Northern Cape
Douglas District Sutherland - Karoo District Hartswater Central Orange River Rietrivier FS Wards
What is the Cape Doctor
Strong southerly wind blowing across western cape in spring/summer
Where is the coolest climate in South Africa
Cape Agulha
White varietals of South Africa
Chenin Blanc (Steen)
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Gewurztraminer
Red varietals of South Africa
Pinotage Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Shiraz Pinot Noir Tinta Barroca
What grapes make up Pinotage and it’s flavor profile
Cinsault
Pinot Noir
Smoky, pungent, fruity, full bodied
Who invented Pinotage
Professor Abraham Perold 1925
9 districts of the Costal Region
Swartland Tulbagh Darling Paarl Tygerberg Durbanville Constantia Cape Point Stellenbosch
Top 3 estates of Constantia Vineyard
Groot Constantia
Klein Constantia
Beuitenverwachtig (Beyond Expectations)
What is the “Town of Oaks” and where is it?
vines dating back to the 17th century
Stellenbosch
3 Peaks of Stellenbosch and it’s climate
Simonsberg
Stellenbosch
Helderberg
Maritime Climate
4 producers of Stellenbosch
Warwick Estate
Kanonkop
Rusten Vrede
Neil Ellis
Where is the home of the KWV
Paarl
Who is Nederberg
Largest producer in Paarl
First house for botrytis wine in SA
3 Districts of Breede River Valley
Robertson
Worcester
Breedekloof
2 districts of Klein Karoo and what is it known for?
Langeberg - Garcia
Calitzdorp
Fortified and sweet wines
3 districts of Olifants River Valley
Citrusdal Mountain
Citrusdal Valley
Lutzville Valley
