South Africa Flashcards
What is the hierarchy of wines in South Africa?
GIRegionsDistrictsWards
What are the rules for ‘Estate Wines’ in South Africa?
Grapes must come from estate vineyards in one GIEstate must process from grape to wine incl bottling
What are the 5 main black grapes in South Africa?
Cab SauvMerlotSyrahPinotage Pinot Noir
What is Pinotage a Crossing of?
Pinot Noir and Cinsault
What is a red wine blend called when it is a blend of Pinotage and other International grapes?
Cape Blend
What are the 4 main white grapes in South Africa?
Chenin BlancColombardSaivignon BlancChardonnay
If a winery sources grapes from outside their District or Ward how must it be labelled?
With the name of the Region or GI
In which Region is Stellenbosch located?
Coastal Region
What are the 5 key Districts and Wards in Coastal Region in South Africa?
Stellenbosch DistrictPaarl DistrictConstantia WardSwartland DistrictDurbanville Ward
What are the 3 key Regions that make up Western Cape GI?
Coastal RegionBreede River ValleyCape South Coast
What are the 2 key Districts that make up Breede River Valley Region in South Africa?
Worcester DistrictRobertson District
What are the 4 key Districts and Wards that make up Cape South Coast Region in South Africa?
Walker Bay DistrictHemel-en-Aarde Ward (of Walker Bay)Elgin DistrictElim Ward (of Cape Agulhas District)
What is the climate of Stellenbosch?What is anything provides cooling?
Moderate to war depending on locationCool winds from False Bay funnel winds through mountains into valleys
What current cools South Africa?
The Benguela Current, in the Southern Ocean, from Antarctica
What is the name of the wind that brings cool air inland?
The Cape Doctor