South Africa Flashcards
Geographical Units of South Africa
Western Cape (comprises 24 of the 25 districts) Northern Cape ( 1 district, Douglas) Kwazulu-Natal Limpopo Eastern Cape
WO
The Wine of Origin Scheme, 1973
Coastal Region (Western Cape)
Cape Peninsula Darling Franchhoek Paarl Stellenbosch Swartland Tulbagh Tygerberg Wellington
Cape South Coast (Western Cape)
Cape Agulhas Elgin Overberg Walker Bay Swellendam Pletenberg Bay
Wine Law
Geographical Units Regions Districts Wards Estates
Breede River Valley Region (Western Cape)
Robertson
Breedekloof
Worcester
Franchhoek
Strong French influence Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet blends and Semillon do well here
Paarl
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
KWV
Ko-operatieve Wijnbouwers Vereniging
or
Co-operative Wine Growers Association
Stellenbosch
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
Constantia
Ward of Cape Peninsula in Coastal Region (Western Cape)
Where the South African winemaking began.
Famous for unfortified sweet wines
Vin de Constance
produced bij Klein Constantia, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Grand Constanse
Produced bij Groot Constantia, Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Elgin
Located in the Cape South Coast Region
Developed a reputation for Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc
Walker Bay
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