South Africa - Coastal Region Flashcards by Jeff Beresford | Brainscape

Q

Constantia soils?

A

Free draining granite soils above sandstone

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Rainfall in the Constantia ward?

A

High - 1000mm

(Free draining soils)

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Main varietals in Constantia? (4)

A

SB
Chardonnay
Cabernet
Shiraz

No Pinot Noir due to wind

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Soils in Stellenbosch? (2)

A

Sandy alluvial soils near False Bay

Granite and Shale on hillsides and mountain sides

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Rainfall in Stellenbosch?

A

Moderate 600-900

Less than Constantia

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Red grapes in Stellenbosch? (3)

A

Cabernet
Merlot
Pinotage

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

White Grapes in Stellenbosch? (3)

A

SB
Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Premium producer in Stellenbosch?

A

Meerlust

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Significant producer in Simonsberg-Stellenbosch ward?

A

Rustenburg - higher diurnals due to ocean breeze

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Paarl district rainfall?

A

Similar to Stellenbosch up to 900mm

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Reputation of Paarl district? (3)

A

Fuller bodies wines than Stellenbosch

Same grapes as Stellenbosch

Viognier and Mourvèdre planted

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Simonsburg- Paarl reputation? (3)

A

Higher altitude

Warmer

Fresher chardonnay, Shiraz and red blends

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Franschhoek Valley reputation? (4)

A

Higher altitude (so higher diurnal)

Fast draining soils

Fresher styles of SB, Cabernet and Shiraz

100 year old semillon vines

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Darling district reputation? (3)

A

Dry farming - weathered granite

Fresher styles from Atlantic breezes

SB dominant but normal reds are grown

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Swartland reputation? (4)

A

Good quality co-ops

Old vines

Dry farming for premium wines

Rhone blends and grapes

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

Significant producer in Swartland?

A

Mullineux

Q

Swartland rainfall?

A

Low - 500mm irrigation common

Q

Soils in Swartland?

A

Vast range but granite and shale common (same as hillside Stellenbosch)