South Africa - Coastal Region Flashcards
Constantia soils?
Free draining granite soils above sandstone
Rainfall in the Constantia ward?
High - 1000mm
(Free draining soils)
Main varietals in Constantia? (4)
SB
Chardonnay
Cabernet
Shiraz
No Pinot Noir due to wind
Soils in Stellenbosch? (2)
Sandy alluvial soils near False Bay
Granite and Shale on hillsides and mountain sides
Rainfall in Stellenbosch?
Moderate 600-900
Less than Constantia
Red grapes in Stellenbosch? (3)
Cabernet
Merlot
Pinotage
White Grapes in Stellenbosch? (3)
SB
Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay
Premium producer in Stellenbosch?
Meerlust
Significant producer in Simonsberg-Stellenbosch ward?
Rustenburg - higher diurnals due to ocean breeze
Paarl district rainfall?
Similar to Stellenbosch up to 900mm
Reputation of Paarl district? (3)
Fuller bodies wines than Stellenbosch
Same grapes as Stellenbosch
Viognier and Mourvèdre planted
Simonsburg- Paarl reputation? (3)
Higher altitude
Warmer
Fresher chardonnay, Shiraz and red blends
Franschhoek Valley reputation? (4)
Higher altitude (so higher diurnal)
Fast draining soils
Fresher styles of SB, Cabernet and Shiraz
100 year old semillon vines
Darling district reputation? (3)
Dry farming - weathered granite
Fresher styles from Atlantic breezes
SB dominant but normal reds are grown
Swartland reputation? (4)
Good quality co-ops
Old vines
Dry farming for premium wines
Rhone blends and grapes