South Africa Flashcards
When & where was Pinotage created?
- Pinotage a cross between Cinsault & Pinot Noir was created by Prof. Abraham Perold of KWV in 1925.
- First bottled in 1961
What is the KWV?
Ko-Operatieve Wijnbouwers Vereniging aka Co-Operative Wine Growers Association.
When was the Wine of Origin system introduced in South Africa?
1973 - Administered by the South African Wine and Spirit Board.
What is Jeripigo?
It is a VDL unique to South Africa, can be red or white and made from any varietal.
What is Muscadel?
It is a VDL made from Muscat a Petit Grains.
Name the Geographical Units of South Africa.
- Northern Cape (Hartswater, Douglas, Rietrievier FS, Central Orange River & Sutherland Karoo)
- Limpopo
- Eastern Cape (St. Francis Bay)
- Western Cape
- Kwa Zulu Natal
Name the WO regions of Western Cape.
- Coastal Region
- Cape South Coast
- Breede River Region
- Klein Karoo
- Olifants River
- Orange River
Which districts are a part of Coastal Region WO?
- Stellenbosch
- Paarl
- Wellington
- Franchhoek
- Swartland
- Tygerberg
- Tulbaug
- Cape Point aka Cape Peninsula
- Darling
What are the grapes for Cape Peninsula district?
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
Which wards are located in the Cape town district?
- Constantia
- Durbanville
- Hout Bay
- Philadelphia
What special wine does the ward of Constantia produce?
- Vin de Constance.
Who produce Vin de Constance?
- Klein Constancia
- Groot Constancia (Grand Constance)
both using Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains.
What are the grapes for Franchhoek?
- Cabernet Sauvignon blends
- Semillon
Which river irrigates the Paarl region?
- River Berg
Where does the Nederburg Wine Auction take place?
- Paarl base for the KWV.
What are the grapes for Paarl?
Red - Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Shiraz
White - Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay.
Which famous Pinotage producer is located in Stellenbosch?
- Kanonkop
What style of wine does Swartland usually produce?
- Port style fortified wines.
What are the grapes for Swartland?
Red - Pinotage, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon
White - Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc.
What are the grapes for Tulbagh?
Red - Shiraz & Mouvedre.
White - Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc.
What is the climatic specialty of Tulbagh?
Tulbagh is a district located in high altitude valleys whics are surrounded by high mountains. The cool air from night time is held between the mountains causing cooler day temperatures.
What is the main grape for Tygerberg?
Sauvignon Blanc.
What are the districts of Cape South Coast?
- Cape Agulhas
- Elgin
- Lower Duivenhoks River
- Overberg
- Plettenberg Bay
- Swellendam
- Walker Bay
Name the wards of Cape Agulhas.
- Elim.
What are the grapes for Elim?
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon & Shiraz.
Name the wards of Overberg.
- Elandskloof
- Greyton
- Klein River
- Theewater
What are the grapes for Overberg?
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc.