South Africa - Brainscape Flashcards
What are the 6 districts of the Cape South Coast Region?
- Overberg
- Elgin
- Walker Bay
- Cape Agulhas
- Plettenberg Bay
- Swellendam
Who founded the Constantia Estate? When?
Governor Simon van der Stel - 1685
What is Rust en Verde?
An important producer of Stellenbosch
What region is the epicenter for viticulture and oenological research for South Africa?
Stellenbosch (Coastal Region)
What are the 2 districts of the Northern Cape?
Douglas & Sutherland-Kargo
What is Kanonkop?
A champion of Pinotage in Stellenbosch
What is the Cape Doctor?
- A notoriously strong, southeasterly wind, that blows across the Western Cape throughout the spring and summer
- Inhibiting fungal disease and moderating temps
- But ferociusly batters vines
What are the 3 independent wards of the Northern Cape?
- Hartswater
- Central Orange River
- Rietrivier FS
Half of South Africa’s Semillon is located where? What other sizeable plantings are here?
- Worcestor
- Colombard, Steen, Ruby Cabernet
Who was responsible for renovating Groot Constantia in 1778 and bringing acclaim back to the wines?
Hendrik Cloete
What is the IPW?
- Est. 1998 - Integrated Production of Wine Scheme
- Voluntary means for WO producers wishing to comply with sustainable environmental standards
- Jurisdiction of SA Wine & Spirit Board
- 2010 vintage forward, IPW evaluation (60% of better) and qualify for WO certification, will be marked with a join seal = “Sustainable Wine of Origin”
- By 2011, 85% of South Africa’s WO wine carried this new seal
What two geographical areas do not have any smaller production areas located within them?
Kawzulu-Natal & Limpopo
What district shifted to the new Cape South Coast region in late 2010?
Swellendam
When did the golden era of Constantia end? Why?
- 1885 - when the state purchased Groot Constantia
- Phylloxera struck and colonial war broke out
What are the requirements for estate wines?
- Must be produced from contiguous parcels of vineyard land
- Must be vinified and bottled on a single property
When did Powdery Mildew and Phylloxera strike South Africa?
Latter half of the 19th c.
What two districts are located in Klein Karoo?
Langeberg-Garcia & Calitzdorp
When was the WO system introduced?
1973 (Australia wasn’t established until 1981)
What annual wine auction is for rare Cape wines? Where does it take place? When was its first year?
- Nederburg Wine Auction
- Paarl
- 1975
What ward of Paarl was promoted to a district in 2010? Which followed suit in 2012?
- 2010 - Franschoek Valley
- 2012 - Wellington
When were the terms Cape Port and Cape Sherry phased out? What is Cape Port referred to as now?
- 2012
- Cape Port is named according to its style: Cape Tawny and Cape Ruby
What is Groendruif?
A South African synonym for Semillon
What is Jerepigo?
A VDL from South Africa, made from Muscat a Petits Grains with a min RS of 160g/l
What are the requirements for a single vineyard to be listed on a South African wine label?
- Must be 100% sourced from the listed vineyard
- The vineyard must be appropriately registered and less than 6 ha
What 2 grapes are most promising in Klein Karoo? What is the focus of production?
- Muscat & Tinta Barroca
- Fortified & Sweet wines (Jerepigo)
What is the Boberg Region named for?
The nearby Berg River
What Constantia estate revived the virtually extinct style with new Muscat de Frontignan planted in the 1980s? What is the common style for the region now?
- Klein (“little”) Constantia
- Despite the historical fame of Vin de Constance, several new proprietors are focusing on international varieties and dry wines
When was the Cape South Coast Region created?
2010
What is the Cape’s southernmost district?
Cape Agulhas - coolest climate in the country
Are multple grapes allowed to be listed on a blended wine from South Africa?
Yes, if vinification occurred separately and each listed grape comprises a min 20% of the wine
What are the 4 types of production areas in South Africa?
(Largest to smallest)
- Geographical Unit
- Region
- District
- Ward
What is the single ward of the Eastern Cape?
St. Francis Bay
What is the most planted white and red grape of South Africa?
- Steen ≈20% of acreage
- Cabernet (recently surpassed Cinsault - responsible for past surplus)
What are the most planted red and white grapes in Stellenbosch?
Cabernet Sauvignon & Suavignon Blanc
What are the 9 districts of the Coastal Region?
- Stellenbosch
- Cape Peninsula (formerly Cape Point/2014)
- Tygerberg
- Paarl
- Tulbagh
- Darling
- Franschoek Valley
- Wellington
- Swartland
All of South Africa’s regions are located where? What are they?
Western Cape
- Coastal Region
- Cape South Coast
- Breede River Valley
- Klein Karoo
- Olifants River
- Boberg
What is the Boberg Region for?
Fortified wines produced in Paarl, Franschoek, Wellington and Tulbagh
What are the wards of Tygerberg?
Durbanville & Philadelphia
What districts of the Coastal Region do not have any wards?
Franschoek, Wellington, and Tulbagh
What does KWV stand for? When was it founded? By whom?
- Ko-opertive Wijnbovwers Vereniging van Zuid-Afrika
- 1918 - with the support of 90% of the growers
- A co-operative of growers & producers
When did the KWV turn into a private company?
- 1997
- Relinquished power and scrapped quotas in 1992
When did Apartheid end?
1994
What is SAWIT? What does it stand for?
- Est. 1999
- South African Wine Industry Trust
- Speed up transformation and empower black workers
What are the wards of Paarl?
Simonsberg-Paarl & Voor Paardeberg
Name 5 producers of Stellenbosch and important wines if necessary.
- Warwick Estate “Trilogy” Cabernet-blend
- Meerlust “Rubicon” Cabernet-blend
- Kanonkop - Champion of Pinotage
- Rust en Verde
- Neil Ellis
What district produces the most in South Africa?
Worcestor (over 25% of the national volume of wine & spirits)
What latitudes is the Western Cape located between? What is the climate?
27-34º
Essentially Mediterranean
What is Hanepoot?
A synonym for Muscat of Alexandria
What Douro grape variety is planted in South Africa?
Tinta Barroca
What are the 7 wards of Stellenbosch?
- Devon Valley
- Jonkershoek Valley
- Papegaaiberg
- Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
- Bottelary
- Banghoek
- Polkadraai Hills
What are the min %’s for the following label requirements:
WO?
Stated grape?
Vintage?
- WO - 100%
- Stated grape - 85%
- Vintage - 85%
What is Cape Riesling?
A synonym for Crouchen Blanc - unrelated to Riesling
How many estates occupy the historical Constantia vineyard? Name 3.
5
- Groot Constantia (state owned)
- Klein Constantia
- Buitenverwachting (“Beyond Expectations”)
Who is the largest producer of Paarl?
Nederburg (over 40 bottlings in its lineup)
Although the WO seal is entirely voluntary, what may not appear on the label if it forgoes certification?
Vintage, variety and area of production
Where is the KWV located?
Paarl
What is South Africa’s largest co-op?
Vredendal
What ward are South Africa’s highest elevation vineyards located in? Where is the ward located?
- Cederberg
- An unincorporated ward, east of Olifants River Region
What 2 districts combined contain nearly 20% of the nationa’s vine acreage?
Breedekloof & Worcestor
What are the 5 large geographical areas of production?
- Western Cape
- Northern Cape
- Eastern Cape
- Kwazulu-Natal
- Limpopo
Who was the first to produce botrytised dessert wine in South Africa?
- Nederburg
- Golden Liquid Nederburg Edelkeur
Who established the first vineyards of South Africa? When and where?
- Jan van Riebeeck
- Cape Town
- 1655
What are the 3 districts of Olifants River Region?
- Citrusdal Mountain
- Citrusdal Valley
- Lutzville Valley
What are the 3 districts of the Breede River Valley?
- Robertson
- Worcestor
- Breedekloof
What is the ward of Darling?
Groenekloof
What current flows from Antarctica to cool the Western Cape?
Benguela Current
Cape Peninsula is located between the Atlantic and what?
False Bay
What are the 3 wards of Swartland?
- Riebeeksberg
- Malmesbury
- St. Helena Bay
What teinturier grape is linked to the old red wines of Constantia?
Pontac
What is the soil of Constantiaberg?
Decomposed granite
What is “Cap Classique”?
South African traditional method sparkling wine, increasingly produced from PN and Chard
What district of the Coastal Region is increasingly producing Cap Classique?
Tulbagh District
What is the minimum size for a single vineyard in South Africa?
6 ha
What is the minimum must weight for grapes destined to become Jerepigo?
160g/l of RS
What is the minimum percentage for a grape required to be on the label?
min 20%
Who produces “Rubicon” in South Africa? What is it?
Meerlust
Cabernet Blend from Stellenbosch
Who produces “Trilogy” in Stellenbosch?
Warwick Estate
