South Africa Flashcards
1
Q
5 Wine Regions
A
Breede River Valley Klein Karoo Olifants River Cape South Coast Coastal Region
2
Q
Pinotage
A
Pinot Noir x Cinsault
3
Q
Current that flows from Antartica to cool costal area of South Africa
A
Benguela Current
4
Q
Chenin Blanc is locally called
A
Steen
5
Q
Geographical ordering (largest to smallest)
A
Geographical Unit Region District Ward Estate
6
Q
Primary White Grapes
A
Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
7
Q
Primary Red Grapes
A
Pinotage Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Merlot Pinot Noir
8
Q
Districts of the Costal Region
A
Stellenbosch
Paarl
Swartland
Walker Bay
9
Q
Cape Doctor
A
Strong southeasterly wind that blows across the Cape in spring and summer
- helps suppress fungal disease
- moderates temperature
- can harm vines
10
Q
Wine of Origin Labeling Laws (vintage, varietal & appellation)
A
Vintage - 85% stated year
Varietal - 85% of stated varietal
Appellation - 100% of stated
11
Q
Wine of Origin System (WO)
A
introduced in 1973
seal appears on certified wines
