Western Cape Flashcards
What regions are included in the Cape Coast? When was this established?
Cape South Coast +
Coastal Region
2017
What district are included in Boberg River Region?
Paarl
Franschhoek
Wellington
Tulbagh
Regions of the Western Cape
Breede River Valley Cape South Coast Coastal Region Klein Karoo Olifants River
5 Wards of the Coastal region outside of any district or region
Cederberg (directly east of Piekenierskloof) Leipoldtville-Sandveld Nieuwoudtville Prince Albert Valley Swartberg (NE of Klein Karoo)
District of Western Cape without a region
Ceres Plateau
(Contain Ceres Ward)
East of Tulbagh
Districts in Breede River Valley Region
Breedekloof
Robertson
Worcester
Wards within Breedekloof District
Goudini
Slanghoek
14 Wards within Robertson District
Agterkliphoogte Ashton Bonnievale Boesmansrivier Eilandia Goedemoed Goree Goudmyn Hoopsrivier Klaasvoogds Le Chasseur McGregor Vinkrivier Zandrivier
4 wards within Worcester District
Hex River Valley
Nuy
Sherpenheuvel
Stettyn
What district used to be in the Breede River Valley Region? Where did it go and when?
Swellendam shifted to the then new Cape South Coast region in 2010
What are the largest districts in SA in terms of production?
Breedekloof and Worcester
produce over 25% of national volume of wine and spirits
What is Roberston known for?
Highest quality district in Breede River Valley Region. Cap Classique and dry red, especially Shiraz.
Major natural features of Breede River Valley Region
Breede River (essential for irrigation)
Langeberg Mountains
Riversonderend
2 districts of Klein Karoo
Langeberg-Garcia
Calitzdorp
6 wards of Klein Karoo (none are in districts)
Montagu Outeniqua Tradouw Tradouw Highlands Upper Langkloof Cango Valley
What are the dominant styles of Klein Karoo?
Fortified and sweet wine. Muscat and Tinta Barroca.
Two districts of Olifants River Region
Citrusdal Mountain
Citrusdal Valley
What is SA’s largest co-op, and in what region is it?
Vredendal in Olifants River Region
Where are SA’s highest altitude vineyards?
Cederberg, an unincorporated ward just east of Olifants River Region. Over 1000 meters!
Wards of Olifants River Region without districts
Spruitdrift
Vredendal
Ward of Citrusdal Mountain
Piekeneerskloof
Where is Graham Beck located? What are they known for?
Robertson
MCC
What are the soils of Roberston?
Limestone, which is why it makes great MCC.
What is the more promising ward of Breedekloof?
Slanghoek
