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.
Elgin was part of which district before being elevated to a district?
- Overberg.
What are the grapes for Elgin?
Red - Pinot Noir, Shiraz
White - Chardonnay, Riesling & Sauvignon Blanc.
Name the wards of Swellendam.
- Buffeljags
- Malgas
- Stormsvlei
Name the wards of Walker Bay.
- Bot River
- Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
- Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
- Sunday’s Glen
- Springfontein Rim
- Stanford Foothills
- Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
What are the grapes for Walker Bay?
Red - Pinot Noir, Merlot, Shiraz & Pinotage.
White - Chardonnay & Sauvignon Blanc.
Name wards of Cape South Coast without a district.
- Herbertsdale
- Napier
- Still Bay East
Name the wards of Darling district.
- Groenekloof
Name the wards of Lutzville valley district.
- Koekenaap
Name the wards of Paarl district.
- Agter-Paarl
- Simonsberg-Paarl
- Voor-Paardeberg
Name the wards of Stellenbosch district.
- Banghoek
- Bottelary
- Devon Valley
- Jonkershoek Valley
- Papegaaiberg
- Polkadraai Hills
- Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Name the wards of Swartland district.
- Malmesbury
- Paardeberg
- Paardeberg South
- Riebeekberg
- Riebeeksrivier
- St Helena Bay
Name the wards of Wellington district.
- Blouvlei
- Bovlei
- Groenberg
- Limietberg
- Mid-Berg River
Name the wards of Cape West Coast sub-region of the Coastal region which do not have a district.
- Bamboes Bay
- Lamberts Bay
Name the districts of Breede River Valley region.
- Robertson
- Breedelkloof
- Worcester
Name the wards of Breedelkloof district.
- Goudini
- Slanghoek
Name the wards of Robertson district.
- Ashton
- Boesmansrivier
- Bonnievale
- Eilandia
- Hoopsrivier
What are the grapes for Robertson?
Red - Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz
White - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc.
Which regions surround Breedelkloof?
West - Paarl & Wellington
North - Tulbagh
South & East - Worcester
What are the grapes for Breedelkloof?
Red - Shiraz & Pinotage
White - Sauvignon Blanc
Fortified dessert wines in Breedelkloof region are made using which grape?
Muscat Alexandria
Name the wards of Worcester district.
- Hex River Valley
- Nuy
- Scherpenheuvel
- Stettyn
Name the districts of Klein Karoo region.
- Calitzdorp
- Langeberg-Garcia
Name the wards of the Klein Karoo region which do not have a district.
- Cango Valley
- Montagu
- Outeniqua
- Tradouw
- Tradouw Highlands
- Upper Langkloof
Name the districts of Olifants River region.
- Citrusdal Mountain
- Citrusdal Valley
Name the wards of Citrusdal Mountain district.
- Piekenierskloof
Name the wards of the Olifants River region which do not have a district.
- Spruitdrift
- Vredendal
Which regions does the Boberg Region Cover?
Fortified producing regions of Paarl, Franchhoek, Wellington & Tulbagh.
Name the districts of Northern Cape GU.
- Doughlas
- Sutherland-Karoo
- Central Orange River
Name the wards of Central Orange River district.
- Groblershoop
- Grootdrink
- Kakamas
- Keimoes
- Upington
What are the grape for Douglas?
- Chenin Blanc aka Steen, Columbard & Chardonnay.
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Merlot, Cinsault & Shiraz.
Name the wards of South Africa which are not a part of a region or a districts.
Northern Cape:
- Hartswater
- Central Orange River
- Prieska
Other Regions:
- Cederberg
- Lambert’s Bay
- Swartberg
- Prince Albert Valley
Ceres Plateau District:
- Ceres
Name the districts of Kwazulu Natal.
- Central Drakensberg
- Lions River
Name the wards of the Free State GU.
- Rietrivier FS.
The Stellenbosch and Paarl WO districts are separated by __________ Mountain.
Simonsberg)
“Trilogy” is a famous Bordeaux blend produced by ______________ Wine Estate.
Warwick
What is the maximum percentage of new oak that can be used on a bottling labeled under the Swartland Independent Producers (SIP) certification?
25%
Anthonij Rupert, Boekenhoutskloof, and Chamonix are all notable producers from what district?
Franschhoek Valley
Cape Riesling is synonymous with:
Crouchen Blanc
Malmesbury shale is the dominant soil type in:
Swartland
As of 2021, Methode Cap Classique (MCC) wines are required to have a minimum lees contact period of _____________.
12 months
The majority of Stellenbosch soils are derived from:
Granite
