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South Africa Flashcards

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Geographical Units of South Africa

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Western Cape (comprises 24 of the 25 districts)
Northern Cape ( 1 district, Douglas)
Kwazulu-Natal
Limpopo
Eastern Cape
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WO

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The Wine of Origin Scheme, 1973

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Coastal Region (Western Cape)

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Cape Peninsula
Darling
Franchhoek
Paarl
Stellenbosch
Swartland
Tulbagh
Tygerberg
Wellington
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Cape South Coast (Western Cape)

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Cape Agulhas
Elgin
Overberg
Walker Bay
Swellendam
Pletenberg Bay
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Wine Law

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Geographical Units
Regions
Districts
Wards
Estates
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Breede River Valley Region (Western Cape)

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Robertson
Breedekloof
Worcester

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Franchhoek

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Strong French influence Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet blends and Semillon do well here

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Paarl

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Nederburg wine auction
Home of the KWV

Irrigation is necessary provided by the Berg River

Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Shiraz produce the best wines here

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KWV

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Ko-operatieve Wijnbouwers Vereniging

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Co-operative Wine Growers Association

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Stellenbosch

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Leading wine district

Home to Stellenbosch University

Top quality red and white wines, the blended reds being highly rated. Kanonkop is considered to be the top Pinotage producer

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Constantia

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Ward of Cape Peninsula in Coastal Region (Western Cape)

Where the South African winemaking began.

Famous for unfortified sweet wines

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Vin de Constance

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produced bij Klein Constantia, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

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Grand Constanse

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Produced bij Groot Constantia, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

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Elgin

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Located in the Cape South Coast Region

Developed a reputation for Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc

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Walker Bay

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Located in the Cape South Coast Region

Well known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes

Bot River, a Ward from Walker bay produces wines from Rhone varieties and Chenin Blanc

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Pinotage

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Crossing of Cinsault and Pinot Noir

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Steen

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Synonym for Steen

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South Africa Climate

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Maritime - Cooling form Oceans

Very warm to hot inland

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Benguela Current

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Cooling current coming from the Antarctic to cool coastal regions

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Cape Doctor

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Strong southeasterly wind

Pros: Moderate temperatures and suppress diseases
Cons: Injures vines and disturbes flowering

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What are the WO labeling laws for Vintage?

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Min of 85% of the stated year

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Waar are the WO labeling laws for Variety?

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Min of 85% of the stated year

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What are the WO labeling laws for Appellation?

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100% of grapes must come from named Geographic Designation

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