South Africa Flashcards

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What are the natural effects in south africa

A

Cape doctor: South Easterly wind on sea side
Cold Benguela current: flows up from Antarctic running past the tip and up to the west cost
Altitude and northern aspects

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What is the important sweet wine ins south Africa

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Vin de constance made by late harvested muscat

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Why Swartland is important

A

They have very old vin chenin blanc

High quality of syrah

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4
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Please explain Pinotage of south Africa

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Crossing grape
Pinot noir and Cinsault
Pinot +hermi tage =pino tage
It can be
light fruity red berried style early drinking
Full body rich spicy berry from old1 vines

Chocolate/coffee style is aging in highly toasted barrel.

Cape blend is led by pinotage with other varieties

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