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Week 5 - South Africa Flashcards

From WSET3, Atlas of Wine (Robinson), LCBO Vintages Essentials

1
Q

What is South Africa’s GI system?

A

Wine of Origin (WO) Scheme

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2
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Describe the 4 different-sized production areas in South Africa from biggest to smallest.

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1) Geographical Unit - catch-all unit for multiple regional and district blends
2) Regions
3) Districts
4) Wards

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3
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What 3 regions are in the Geographical Unit of the Western Cape?

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  1. Coastal region
  2. Cape South Coast
  3. Breede River Valley
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4
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Name 5 districts in the Coastal Region.

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  1. Swartland
  2. Stellenbosch
  3. Paarl
  4. Darling
  5. Cape Town
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5
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Describe the map of South Africa.

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6
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Name the 2 districts in the Breede River Valley.

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  1. Worcester
  2. Robertson
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7
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Which is farther north - Worcester District or Robertson District?

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Worcester District.

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8
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Name the regions in the Cape South Coast Region.

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  1. Elgin
  2. Walker Bay
  3. Overberg
  4. Cape Agulhas
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9
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Name 2 currents that cool the Western Cape.

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  1. Benguela Current
  2. Cape Doctor
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10
Q

Name 4 reds that are widely grown in South Africa.

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  1. Cabernet Sauvignon
    Most widely planted
    Blended with Merlot and CF to make Bordeaux Blends
  2. Syrah
  3. Pinot Noir
    Small amounts in coolest coastal areas
    Premium reds matured in oak with some new oak
  4. Pinotage
    Developed in South Africa
    Hardly grown elsewhere so point of difference
    Range of styles
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11
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Name 7 whites that are widely grown in South Africa.

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  1. Chenin Blanc - most widely planted of either colour
    Dry and sweet
    Barrel fermentation and ageing
  2. Colombard - second most planted white variety
  3. Sauvignon Blanc
  4. Chardonnay
  5. Muscat of Alexandria (Hanepoot)
    Late harvest dessert wine
  6. Viognier
    Toasty oak
  7. Chenin blended with Rhône varietals (Swartland)
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12
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Where is 90% of the wine in South Africa produced?

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The Western Cape Geographical Unit.

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13
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What grapes are grown in Stellenbosch district?

A

Diversity in elevations, aspects, cooling winds from False Bay
1. CS and Merlot blends
2. Syrah
3. Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay (coolest areas)

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14
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What grapes are grown in Paarl district?

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Further inland, less exposed to currents
Reds: CS, Syrah and Pinotage
Whites: Chard and Chenin

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15
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Name 2 well known wards in Cape Town

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  1. Constantia
  2. Durbanville
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16
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What geographical traits is Constantia, Capetown known for?

What grapes grow there?

A

Oldest vineyard on the Cape
Cape Doctor

  1. Vin de Constance (late harvest Muscat)
  2. SB and Sémillon
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17
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What grape is Durbanville, Capetown, known for?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

18
Q

Swartland is known for two specific things. What are they?

What grapes are grown there?

A

Centre of innovation
Dry farming
1. Chenin Blanc
2. Syrah

19
Q

What grape(s) are grown in the Darling District, Coastal Region?

A

Near coast so cooling breezes
Sauvignon Blanc

20
Q

What white grapes are grown in the Worcester District?

A

Chenin Blanc
Colombard

21
Q

What grapes are grown in the Robertson District?

A

Well-made wines for high volume brands
Excellent Syrah
Full-bodied Chard

22
Q

What grapes are grown in the Walker Bay district?

A

Chard and Pinot Noir
SB, Syrah and Merlot also

23
Q

Name a well-known ward in Walker Bay.

A

Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge

24
Q

What grapes are grown in the Elgin district of the Cape South Coast?

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir and Chard
Syrah

25
Q

What is a well known ward in the Cape Alguhas District and what does it grow?

A

Elim
Sauvignon Blanc

26
Q

What has threatened Elim’s long term survival?

A
  1. Baboons
  2. Lack of crush facilities
  3. Low temperatures
27
Q

Where is Pinotage grown?

A

Paarl

28
Q

Where is Columbard grown?

A

Worcester

29
Q

Where is Chenin Blanc grown?

A

Paarl
Swartland
Worcester

30
Q

What districts can grow CS, Syrah, SB, Chard, PN?

A

Just say Stellenbosch if unsure. Grows almost everything but Chenin. Climate is too cool.

31
Q

Name a vintage from Constantia from the LCBO.

A

An historical wine, Vin de Constance has been re-established in the last few years as one of the world’s finest sweet wines

Dried Muscat grapes are aged for three years before bottling, in French and Hungarian casks with a touch of acacia wood

Citrus, orange zest, rosewater and spice notes leap out of the glass

The palate has a laser-like focus with massive sweetness perfectly balanced by acidity and a mineral finish.

As impressive as Château d’Yquem (and considerably better value). Drinking window: 2020-2030. Score - 98. (Andy Howard, MW, decanter.com, Dec. 29, 2019)

$133

32
Q

Name a common Pinotage from the LCBO.

A

Originating in South Africa

Deep ruby into the glass and has upfront aromas of smoke, prune, rye bread and spice

Medium-plus body
Extra dry palate with silky tannins
Long finish.

Coffee-rubbed ribs
Grilled portobello burgers.

$14.95

33
Q

Name an LCBO Vintages Essentials wine from Stellenbosch.

A

Ken Forrester is a Chenin specialist

The Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc comes from mature vines averaging around 40 years of age

Bone-dry

Floral and rich, with concentrated honeyed stone fruit and citrus, zesty acidity and underlying minerality

Chicken, pork or seafood dishes

$18.95

34
Q

What river separates the Walker Bay and Elgin Districts?

A

The Bot River. The Bot River Lagoon is in the south, then openes onto the ocean.

35
Q

What Districts does the Bot River separate?

A

Elgin in the north side and Walker Bay in the south.

36
Q

Name an LCBO Vintages Essentials wine from Swartland.

A

Named for the crested porcupines of the region

Stellar value
A serious, dark and smoky Syrah, with black olive, black pepper, floral and black plum notes

Grilled meats, from hamburgers to thick juicy steaks.

$15.45

37
Q

Name an LCBO Vintages Essentials wine from the Western Cape.

A

Cabernet from South Africa’s Western Cape.

Blackcurrant, cedar, floral element, chocolate and smoky oak, all supported by fresh acidity.

Pair with gourmet burgers or steak-and-kidney pie.

$19.95

38
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Check out Jancis’ map of Stellenbosch.

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39
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Check out Jancis’ map of Swartland.

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40
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Check out Jancis’ map of Elgin and Walker Bay.

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41
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