South Africa - Coastal Region Flashcards

1
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Constantia soils?

A

Free draining granite soils above sandstone

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2
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Rainfall in the Constantia ward?

A

High - 1000mm

(Free draining soils)

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3
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Main varietals in Constantia? (4)

A

SB
Chardonnay
Cabernet
Shiraz

No Pinot Noir due to wind

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4
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Soils in Stellenbosch? (2)

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Sandy alluvial soils near False Bay

Granite and Shale on hillsides and mountain sides

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5
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Rainfall in Stellenbosch?

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Moderate 600-900

Less than Constantia

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6
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Red grapes in Stellenbosch? (3)

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Cabernet
Merlot
Pinotage

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White Grapes in Stellenbosch? (3)

A

SB
Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay

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8
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Premium producer in Stellenbosch?

A

Meerlust

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9
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Significant producer in Simonsberg-Stellenbosch ward?

A

Rustenburg - higher diurnals due to ocean breeze

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10
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Paarl district rainfall?

A

Similar to Stellenbosch up to 900mm

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Reputation of Paarl district? (3)

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Fuller bodies wines than Stellenbosch

Same grapes as Stellenbosch

Viognier and Mourvèdre planted

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12
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Simonsburg- Paarl reputation? (3)

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Higher altitude

Warmer

Fresher chardonnay, Shiraz and red blends

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13
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Franschhoek Valley reputation? (4)

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Higher altitude (so higher diurnal)

Fast draining soils

Fresher styles of SB, Cabernet and Shiraz

100 year old semillon vines

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14
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Darling district reputation? (3)

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Dry farming - weathered granite

Fresher styles from Atlantic breezes

SB dominant but normal reds are grown

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15
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Swartland reputation? (4)

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Good quality co-ops

Old vines

Dry farming for premium wines

Rhone blends and grapes

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16
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Significant producer in Swartland?

A

Mullineux

17
Q

Swartland rainfall?

A

Low - 500mm irrigation common

18
Q

Soils in Swartland?

A

Vast range but granite and shale common (same as hillside Stellenbosch)