ZA 13.1.24 Flashcards
Which special climatic condition near ZA has its origin in Atlantic Ocean
Banguela current
What is Cape Doctor
South east winds originating in Indian Ocean, affecting Cape vineyards during Spring and Summer.
It can interfere in fruit set, but keeps the diseases and pests at bay
Which grape is known as Hermitage in ZA
Cinsault
What is isoamyl acetate
Source of banana, pear or paint thinner aromas in wine
Which producer made first MCC wines
Simonsig
How much RS is allowed to be labelled Brut for MCC
upto 15 g/l in Brut
upto 6g/l in Extra Brut
upto 3g/l in Brut Nature
What is Muscadel in South Africa
Muscat Blanc et Petit Grains
How large can a single vineyard site be in ZA
Not more than 6 ha
Minimum required by WO for -
Varietal labeling
Vintage
Place of Origin
Varietal labeling - 85%
Vintage - 85%
Place of origin - 100%
What are the units in WO, biggest to smallest
Geographical units
Regions
Districts
Wards
Name 7 GU’s of ZA
Eastern Cape
Northern Cape
Western Cape
Limpopo
Kwazulu Natal
Free State
North West
What is the new overarching region available for Cape South Coast and Coastal region blends
Cape Coastal
What are the districts of Northern Cape GU
Sutherland Karoo
Douglas
Central Orange River
Which district has high elevation sites in Northern Cape
Sutherland Karoo
What is the ward in Free State
Rietrivier FS
Which ward shows promise in Breedekloof district
Slanghoek, due to cooler microclimate
What kind of soils are found in Robertson district
Limestone rich soils
What are the wards in Worcester district
Hex River Valley
Nuy
Scherpenheuvel
Stettyn
Keeromsberg
Rooikrans
Name the wards of Cape Agulhas District
Elim
What is another name for Koffieklip soils
Ferricrete
Name two important wine producers in Elgin
Paul Cluver
Iona
Which ward of Overberg is Lismore Estate based in
Greyton ward
Name the wards of Swellendam district
Buffeljags
Malgas
Stormsvlei
Which Swellendam ward is closer to Ocean
Malgas
What grape varieties does Sjinn grow
Rhone Varieties
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Marsanne, Rousanne
Which are the highest vineyards in ZA
Cederberg at 1100 mtrs
Which two districts were merged in Cape Town district
Cape Peninsula and Tygerberg
What are the wards in Cape Town district
Constantia
Durbanville
Hout Bay
Philadelphia
What kind of wine was initial version of Constantia
Unfortified sweet wines, both red and white
Which producer is considered a quality leader in Durbanville
Diemersdal
What are the wards in Darling district
Groenekloof
What are the three mountains in Paarl
Simonsberg
Paardeberg
Paarl Rock
Which ward is called bankers ward? Why?
Banghoek, due to presence of many wealthy estates in the ward
Which mountain range sits perpendicular to coastline in stellenbosch
Helderberg
Who started Swartland Revolution(Now SIP, the swartland independent producers)
Adi Badenhorst
Mullineuxs
Eben Sadie
Which ward has chalk rich soils in Swartland
St Helena Bay
Name 3 kinds of port styled wines produced in Klein Karoo
Cape Ruby
Cape Tawny
Cape Vintage
Name the districts of Klein Karoo
Calitzdorp
Langeberg - Garcia
Name a famous wine from Citrusdal Mountain
Skurfberg
Name the ward in Citrusdal Mountain District
Piekenierskloof
