South Africa - Important Producers Flashcards
Name 5 members of the
Cap Classique Association
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You may not use any of the Constantia producers. Cheater!
Glen Carlou
KWV
(Paarl)
Graham Beck
(Vinkrivier, Robertson)
Meerendal
(Durbanville, Tygerburg)
Stellenbosch Vineyards
(Stellenbosch)
(Paarl)
Name 4 producers of
Constantia
Klein Constantia
(Vin de Constance)
Groot Constantia
Constantia Uitsig
Buitenverwachting
Steenberg
Note:
- these are all members of the Cap Classique Association
Where is Nederburg?
Paarl
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- First producer of botrytised wines in South Africa
- Site of the annual RSA rare wine auction
Where is Boekenhootskloof?
Franschhoek
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Note:
- Most famous wine is “Chocolate Block” red blend. Blend changes every year.
Where is Iona Vineyards?
Elgin
(Cape South Coast)
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Top Wine:
- “One Man Band” (Syrah/Cab Sauv/Merlot base blend)
Where is Ernie Els?
Stellenbosch
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Where is Sadie Family Wines?
Swartland
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Top Wines:
- Palladius (Chenin Blanc based blend)
- Columella (Mourvedre/Syrah)
- Kokerboom (Semillon)
Where is KMV?
Paarl
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- Formed in 1918 as the regulator of South Africa’s wine industry
- Became its own commercial Cooperative
- Gave up regulatory powers in 1997
- Helped form SAWIT in 1999
Where is Rust en Vrede?
Stellenbosch
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Top wine:
- Classification 1694
Where is Badenhorst Family Wines?
Swartland
Coastal Region
Western Cape
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Producers of the Secaturs wines
Iconic Chenin Blanc from RSA!
Where is Meerlust?
Stellenbosch
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Top red wine:
- Rubicon (Cab Sauv)
* first vintage 1995..?
* Source: Meerlust website list of Rubicon vintages.
Where is Hamilton Russel?
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Ward
Walker Bay
Cape South Coast Region
Western Cape
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Great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer!
Where is Kanonkop?
Stellenbosch
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Top wines:
- Paul Sauer (Cab Sauv/BDX Blend - $80, restaurant)
- Black Label Pinotage (not avail. in USA? - $300, restaurant)
Where is Graham Beck?
Vinkrivier Ward,
Robertson
(Breede River Valley)
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Very good sparkling wine producer.
Member of Cap Classique Association
Note:
- top wine appears to be “Ad Honorem” but is not available in the USA…
Where is Warwick Estate?
Stellenbosch
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Note:
- Top wine is “Trilogy”
(Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend)
- Source: GuildSomm…
Who makes
One Man Band?
Iona Vineyards
Elgin WO
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Syrah, Cab Sauv, and Merlot
based blend
Who makes
Palladius?
Sadie Family Wines
Swartland WO
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Chenin Blanc based blend
(roussanne, grenache blanc, semillon, etc)
Who makes “Trilogy” in South Africa?
Warwick Estate
Stellenbosch WO
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Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend
