South Africa Fundamentals Flashcards
Wine has been made in South Africa for roughly how many years?
350 years
Grapes were first pressed in South Africa in what year?
1659
South African vineyards benefit from what type of climate?
Mediterranean
In which year was Africa’s Wine of Origin legislation established?
1972
Four types of wine production zones are classified in South Africa by the Wine of Origin legislation - what are they?
Geographical Unit, Region, District and Ward
In 1685 Simon van der Stel established which legendary wine estate outside Cape Town?
Constantia
Which production zone is bigger in South Africa, a ward or a district?
A district
The foundation KMV was established in 1918, and was until 1998, legally empowered to determine production areas and quotas and to set minimum prices - what does KWV stand for?
Co-operative Wine Grower’s Association
Over 90% of the wine made in South Africa comes from which geographical unit?
Western Cape
The Phylloxera epidemic that occurred in South Africa in 1886 resulted in the replanting of how many million vines?
Roughly 80 million vines
How many hectares of vines are planted in South Africa?
Around 110,000ha (271,000 acres)
The majority of the world’s plantings of Pinotage are in South Africa - what two grapes comprise this “crossed” variety?
Pinot Noir and Cinsault
What position does South Africa have on the top 10 list of largest wine producing countries in the world?
7th
The Nederburg Auction of South Africa’s icon wine producers celebrated which anniversary in 2016?
40th
There are six geographical units in South Africa - Western Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Limpopo and which other?
Northern Cape
Which grape has its own dedicated association and what is it called?
The Chenin Blanc Association (CBA)
What is the name of the Antarctic ocean current that cools South Africa’s Cape vineyards?
Benguela
Is the ‘Cape Doctor’ a term for a Western Cape vineyard expert or a strong wind current?
A strong wind current which brings gale force winds to the wine regions in the Cape
Is South Africa considered an Old World or a New World wine region?
New World - despite a long history of wine making which means some consider it old world
Does the Wine of Origin legislation cover regulations for permitted grape varieties, trellising methods, irrigation and crop yields?
No
What percentage of the world’s vineyards are located in South Africa?
1.70%
South Africa produces what percentage of the world’s wine?
3.90%
Not all harvested grapes are used to make wine in South Africa - some are used for distilling wine, grape juice concentrate and which other alcohol product?
Brandy
A South African wine labelled ‘single vineyard’ must come from a defined area of less than how many hectares?
5
