SOUTH AFRICA Flashcards
This grape variety is a cross between Cinsault and Pinot Noir:
- Pinotage
Who is behind of the creation of Pinotage?
- Professor Abraham Perold of the KWV (Ko-operative Wijnbouwers Vereniging or Co-operative Wine Growers’ Association) in 1925
Which benchmark producer made the first bottling of Pinotage in 1961?
- Kanonkop Estate in Stellenbosch
What does WO stands for?
- Wine of Origin Scheme 1973 administered by the South African Wine and Spirit Board.
- WO seal guaratees:
- Origin- 100% grapes from stated production unit (state, ward, district or region).
- Grapes/Vintage - 75% (85% EU) of the stated varietal/vintage.
What are the geographic designations (from smallest to largest) in South Africa?
- Estates/Single Vineyards
- Ward
- Districts
- Region
- Geographical Area
This notorious strong southeasterly wind blows across the Western Cape throughout the spring and summer, inhibiting fungal diseases and moderating temperature but also ferociously bartering the vines.
- The Cape Doctor
What are the districts of Coastal Region?
- Swartland
- Darling
- Tulbagh
- Tygerberg
- Constantia
- Cape Point
- Stellenbosch
- Paarl
- Wellington
- Franschhoek Valley
Name the main grape variety of Cape Peninsula:
Whites:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Semillon
- Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains
This district is at the extreme south-westerly point of SA otherwise known as the Cape of Good Hope.
- Cape Peninsula
Name the main grape variety of Darling:
- Sauvignon Blanc
Name the main grapes of Franschhoek:
Reds:
- Cab. Sauvignon
- Cabernet Blends
Whites:
- Semillon
This is one of South Africa’s leading wine districts where the Nederburg wine auctions take place and the base of the KWV.
- Paarl
Name the main grape varieties of Paarl:
Whites:
- Chenin Blanc
- Chardonnay
Reds:
- Cab. Sauvignon
- Pinotage
- Shiraz
Name the main grape varieties of Stellenbosch:
Reds:
- Cab. Sauvignon (Bordeaux Blend)
- Pinotage
Whites:
- Sauvignon Blanc
Name the most important grape varieties of Swartland:
White:
- Chenin Blanc
Red:
- Shiraz (GSM Rhone Blends)
This a flow of cool water that flows up from Antartica along Africa’s cool coast. It helps keep south Africa cool. The current regulates temperature by bringing masses of cool water and also cool air with it.
- Benguela Current
What is “Cap Classique”?
- Sparkling wine produced by ‘Traditional Method’ in South Africa, Often focus in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varieties.
What is the South African synonym of Muscat Blanc á Petit Grains?
- Muscat de Frontignan
Name the main grape varieties of Tulbagh:
Where is Tulbagh situated?
Red:
- Shiraz (king) (Rhone Blends)
White:
- Chenin Blanc
Located:
- Coastal Region
Where is Tygerberg situated? Name the main grape variety:
- Coastal Region
- Sauvignon Blanc (top wine of this region)
Where is Cape Agulhas situated? Name the main grape variety:
- Cape South Coast
Whites:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Semillon
Red:
- Shiraz
How is called Chenin Blanc in South Africa?
- “STEEN”
Where is Sutherland-Karoo district situated?
- Northern Cape
Name South Africa’s geographical area.
- Northern Cape
- Eastern Cape
- Western Cape
- Kwazulu-Natal
- Limpopo
- Free State
Where is St. Francis Bay ward situated?
- Eastern Cape
Where is Central Orange River ward situated?
- Douglas District, Northern Cape
Where Constantia Ward situated?
- Cape Peninsula, Coastal Region
Where is False Bay situated?
- It’s located between Cape Peninsula and Overberg
Where is Groenekloof situated? Name the main best quality grape produced here:
- North of Cape Town, Coastal Region
- Sauvignon Blanc
Where is Helderberg Mountains situated?
- Stellenbocsh
What is the Swartland ‘SIP’?
- Swartland Independent Producers (SIP)
- Wines that carry the below logo must be grown, vinified, matured and bottled entirely within the Swartland WO.
- Swartland Independent Producers must bottle at least 80% of their production under their own labels.
- SIP wines are fermented entirely with ambient yeasts. Yeast nutrients are prohibited.
- SIP wines are not acidulated, nor do they contain added tannin.
- SIP wines may not be chemically fined, nor may they undergo any concentration processes (reverse osmosis, etc.)
- SIP wines contain a minimum 90% of the following varieties:
- Red: Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache Noir, Carignan, Cinsaut, Tinta Barocca, Pinotage
- White: Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Clairette Blanche, Palomino (Fransdruif/Vaalblaar), Semillon (Groendruif), Muscat Alexandrie, Muscat d’Frontignan, Colombard, and Verdelho.
- Wines may be aged in only European oak, with a maximum 25% new oak authorized.
- Wines must be bottled in a Burgundy-shaped bottle.
List of the Cape South Coast districts:
- Cape Agulhas
- Elgin
- Overberg
- Walker bay
- Swellendam
- Pletenberg Bay
Name the main grape varieties of Elgin:
Whites:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Chardonnay
Reds:
- Pinot Noir
Who is the owner of ‘Klein Constantia’?
- KLEIN CONSTANTIA was bought by businessmen Zdenek Bakala and Charles Harman in May 2011. In June 2012, celebrated Bordeaux wine personalities, Bruno Prats and Hubert de Boüard, merged their Stellenbosch based farm “Anwilka” with Klein Constantia
The Constantia Estate was divided into three parts in 1712 which are?
- Klein Constantia
- Groot Constantia
- Bzergvliet
Where is Overberg situated?
- Cape South Coast
Name the main grape varieties of Overberg:
Whites:
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Riesling
Reds:
- Pinot Noir
Name the main grapes of Walker bay:
- Chardonnay (Burgundy-Styled wines)
- Pinot Noir
List the Breede River Valley districts:
- Breedekloof
- Robertson
- Worcester
Name the main grapes of Robertson:
Whites:
Chardonnay (Sparkling wine)
Reds:
Pinot Noir (Sparkling wine)
Shiraz
What is the main grape of Breedekloof?
Whites:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Muscat D’Alexandria (Fortified dessert wines)
Reds:
- Shiraz
- Pinotage
Which district is the most important area for Brandy production?
Grape variety used?
- Worcester, Breede River Valley
- ‘Colombard’
Name the main grapes of Worcester:
Whites:
- Chenin Blanc
- Colombard
- Sauvignon Blanc
What does the term ‘Cape Blend’ stands for?
- A style (no Legislation) which requires from 30% to 70% of Pinotage as a component to qualify as such. From the 2019 vintage, Pinotage should also be the major component.
- This term is also used occasionally for Chenin-driven white blends.
Where are the district of Citrusdal Mountain and Citrusdal Valley situated?
- Olifants River Region
Hanepoot wines are made from which grape?
- Muscat d’ Alexandrie, which is called Hanepoot locally.
What is Jerepigo/Jerepiko?
- it’s unique to SA, It’s a Vin de Liqueur (brandy added to unferment must). It can be red or white and may be from any grape variety (usually made of Moscatel).
- Produced in Klein Karoo
What is the most widely planted grape variety of Douglas?
- CHENIN BLANC ( bulk wines)
- COLOMBARD (Brandy Production)
Name the main grape varieties of Klein Karoo:
- Muscat
- Tinta Barroca
Vin de Constance is made from which grape?
- Muscat Blanc á Petit Grains
- The Muscat for the Vin de Constance is left to raisin on the vine before harvest, making a lusciously sweet wine with flavors of pineapple, quince and spice.
What is the climate of South Africa?
- Mostly maritime (cool effect of oceans: Atlantic-West; Indian Ocean-East)
- Becomes very warm/hot as you move inland.
What is the most planted red grape variety of South Africa?
- Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the most planted white grape variety of South Africa?
- Chenin Blanc (Steen)
