South Africa Flashcards
1
Q
Coastal Regions of South Africa
A
Stellenbosch Paarl (North East of Stellenbosch) Cape Peninsula (Constantia ward) Swartland (Larger district North of Stellenbosch) Tygerberg (Durbanville known ward)
2
Q
Breede River Valley Districts
A
Worcester
Robertson
3
Q
Cape South Coast Districts
A
Walker Bay (Hegel-en-Aarde known ward here) Elgin Cape Agulhas (Elim ward)
4
Q
Southern Ocean Cooling Current
A
Benguela
5
Q
South-easterly Summer Wind
A
Cape Doctor (drops temps a couple of degrees in some areas)
6
Q
South African Wine GI System
A
Wine of Origin Scheme (W.O) Regions Districts Wards Estate Wines
7
Q
90% of South African wine is made in what region?
A
Western Cape (mostly commercial inexpensive wine)
8
Q
About Stellenbosch
A
Climate: moderate to warm
Cool winds off of False Bay
Red Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Red Blends, Cape Red Blends
Cooler Sites: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
