South Africa Flashcards
What is the strong southeasterly wind that blows across the Western Cape? When is it the strongest?
The Cape Doctor. Blows in spring and summer, moderating temperature and lowering disease pressure
When was the Wine of Origin scheme made official?
1973
What are the 6 large geographical divisions in South Africa?
Western Cape, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Kwazulu-Natal, Limpopo, and Free State
What is the Integrated Production of Wine Scheme?
A sustainability initiative launched in 1998, a voluntary certification
What are South Africa’s 6 regions (all within Western Cape)?
South Africa’s six regions: Coastal Region, Cape South Coast, Breede River Valley, Klein Karoo, Olifants River, and Boberg
What is the climate of the Western Cape?
Mediterranean, with warm, sunny growing seasons
Which current originates in Antartica and brings cooling influence to the Western Cape?
Benguela Current
Which district has the coolest climate in South Africa?
Cape Agulhas - southernmost district in Western Cape (SE of Walker Bay)
What is South Africa’s most planted white grape? What is is called locally?
Chenin Blanc - Steen
What is Muscat of Alexandria called in South Africa?
Hanepoot
What is the parentage of Pinotage?
Cinsault x Pinot Noir
What is the most planted red grape of South Africa?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Important white grapes of South Africa:
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard, Cape Riesling (a synonym for Crouchen Blanc unrelated to Riesling), Hanepoot (Muscat of Alexandria), and Gewürztraminer
Constantia, Hout Bay, as well as Durbanville and Philaldephia wards are found in which district?
Cape Town
What are the eight districts of the Coastal Region?
Stellenbosch, Cape Town, Paarl, Tulbagh, Darling, Franschhoek Valley, Wellington and Swartland.
When was Cape Town ward introduced?
2017
Name three estates in Constantia:
Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, and Buitenverwachting (“Beyond Expectations”)
What are the primary soils of Stellenbosch?
granite and sandstone
Most planted grapes of Stellenbosch:
Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc are the district’s two most planted varietals, followed by Merlot, Shiraz, and Chenin Blanc.
Two flagship Cabernet Sauvignon-based bottlings of Stellenbosch:
Warwick Estate’s “Trilogy” and Meerlust’s “Rubicon,”
Name 5 Stellenbosch producers:
Warwick Estate, Rust en Vrede, Meerlust, Kanonkop, Ernie Els Wines, Annandale
Where are Devon Valley, Jonkershoek Valley, Papegaaiberg, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch, Bottelary, Banghoek, and the Polkadraai Hills found?
They are all wards within Stellenbosch
Name a Paarl producer:
Nederburg - the largest and first to produce a botrytized sweet wine
What is the New World’s oldest annual wine auction?
Nederburg Wine Auction - held every year since 1975 in Paarl
