South Africa_revised-Apr-2013 Flashcards
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Elandskloof
Ward in Overberg as of 2011
Napier
Ward in Cape South Coast region (no district)
Production areas of S. Africa
Geographical Unit
Region
District
Ward
“Single Vineyard Wine”
100% from stated vineyard
Appropriately registered
<6 hectares
South African labeling laws
WO: 100% stated area of production
Varietal: 85% stated grape
Blends: 20% each stated grape, vinified separately
Geographical Units of S. Africa
5 Western Cape Northern Cape Eastern Cape Kwazulu-Natal Limpopo
Production areas of Northern Cape
5 total
2 districts: Douglas, Sutherland-Karoo
3 wards: Hartswater, Central Orange River, Rietrivier FS
Production areas of Eastern Cape
1 ward: St. Francis Bay
Geographical Units w/o additional production areas
Kwazulu-Natal
Limpopo
Regions of South Africa
6 (all w/in Western Cape GU) Coastal Region Cape South Coast Breede River Valley Klein Karoo Olifants River Boberg
Southernmost district of Western Cape S. Africa
Cape Agulas
Coolest climate
Cape Riesling
AKA Crouchen Blanc
Unrelated to Riesling
Hanepoot
AKA Muscat of Alexandria
Pinotage
Cinsault x Pinot Noir
Smokey, fruity, pungent, full-bodied
Most planted red in S. Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon
Wards of Western Cape not included in any district or region
Cederberg Ceres Lamberts Bay Prince Albert Valley Swartberg