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SOUTH AFRICA Flashcards

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5 geographical areas:

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*Western Cape
Northern Cape
Eastern Cape
Kwazulu-Natal
Limpopo
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Types of production areas in South Africa

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Geographic Unit
Region
District
Ward

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Regions in Western Cape

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*Breede River Valley Region
*Cape South Coast Region
*Coastal Region
Klein Karoo Region
Olifants River Region
*Boberg River

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KWV

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Ko-öperative Wijnbouwers Verening Van Zuid Afrika

South Africa cooperative wine growers’ association

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Main grapes in Southern Africa

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Steen (Chenin B)
CS
Shiraz
Merlot
Sauvignon Blanc 
Colombard
Pinotaga
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Local name of Cinsault

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Hermitage

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Pinotage notes:

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Used in Cape Blends

Pinotage + Bordeaux red

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Who regulates wine in South Africa

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Wine of Origine Scheme (WO)

Introduced in 1973
Geographic Indication
DISTRICT- Administrative Division
WARD based on terroir/geography
ESTATE-Wine grown, vinified and bottle on same property
SINGLE VINEYARD- may not exceed 6 ha in size.

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Requieres that Wine&Spirit Board has for certification seal

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Origine: 100% named area
Vintage: 85% of year
Cultivar: 85% of varietal

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Voluntary certification

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INTEGRATED PRODUCTION OF WINE SCHEME

Regulates sustainable viticultural and winemaking practices

The seal covers both WO and IPW

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Main Wards and Districts in South Africa

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Paarl (D)
Franschhoek (D)
Stellenbosch (D)
Elgin (D)
Tulbagh (D)
Wellington (D)
Walker Bay (D)
Robertson (D)
Constantia (W)
Durbanville (W)
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Districts in Breede River Region

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Breedekloof
Robertson
Worcester

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Robertson District

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-High quality CS and Shiraz
Pinotage, Cinsault
-Fortified desert wines, Muscat d’Alexandrie
-Chardonnay, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc

-Cap Classic production

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Breedelkloof District

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  • Muscat d’Alejandria for Fortified Dessert Wines

- Shyraz and Pinotage

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Worcester District

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Most important area for brandy

Half pf Semillon in South Africa is here

Colombard, Chenin Blanc and Ruby Cabernet

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Districts whiting Cape South Coast Region

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Cape Agulhas
*Elgin
Lower Duivenhoks River
Overberg
Plettenberg Bay
Swellendam
*Walker Bay
17
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Difference between Elgin and Elim

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Elgin is a District whiting Cape South Coast Region

Elim is a Ward within Cape Agulhas District

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Elgin District

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Good PN, CS, Merlot

Chardonnay, SB, Chenin Blanc

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Walker Bay District

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White: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc

Red: Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Pinotage, Merlot

20
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Bamboes Bay Ward within Olifants River Region is distinguished for?

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Excellent Sauvignon Blanc

21
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Districts whiting Western Cape Region

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*Breede River Valley Region
*Cape South Coast Region
*Coastal Region
Klein Karoo Region
Olifants River Region
*Boberg River Region

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Boberg River Region is distinguished for?

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Made ONLY Fortified wines from districts of Paarl, Franschhoek, Wellington and Tulbagh

23
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Districts within Coastal Region

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*Cape Town
Darling
*Franschhoek Valley
*Paarl
Stellenbosch
Swartland
*Tulbagh
*Wellington
24
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*Durbanville ward whiting Tygerber

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Sauvignon Blanc top wines

Tygerberg is whiting Cape Town

25
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Wellington District

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Red, Rosé and white wines

Dessert wines

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Tulbagh District

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Quality still and sparkling white wines, and desserts wines.
Main grapes: Shiraz and Chenin Blanc
- - -
White: Chenin Blanc, Colombar, Muscat d’Alexandrie, Chardonnay
Red: Cinsault, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage

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Stellenbosh District

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Tip red and white wines
-Kanonkop considered to be the top Pinotage producer

White: Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Sémillon
Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Pinotage, Cabernet Franc
Sparkling, Fortified and Dessert Wines

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Paarl District

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Base of KWV

Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Shiraz

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Franchhoek District

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Cs
Cabernet blands
Semillon

30
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Cape Town District

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Cool Maritime climate
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
*Constantia Ward

*Durbanville whiting Tygerberg

31
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Constantia Ward

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South Africa wine Industry began
Outstanding Fortified sweet wines

*Vin de Constance
*Groot Constantia “Grand Constance”
From Muscat a Petit

32
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What is Jeripigo

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Unique Vin de Liqueur (brandy added to unfermented must), can be red and white from any grape.

33
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Muscadel

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Is a Vin de Liqueur made from Muscat a Petit Grains

34
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Klein Karoo Region is Know for…

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sweet Muscat wines amd Fortified wines

Muscat and Tinta Barroca

35
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Cap Classique

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Era sparkling premium wines made by the Traditional Method

36
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What is a Cape Blend

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Red blends with a portion of Pinotage

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