South Africa Flashcards
1
Q
What is the “Steen” grape varietal in S. Africa?
A
Chenin Blanc
2
Q
What is “Pinotage” a cross between?
A
Pinot Noir x Cinsault
3
Q
In S. Africa what is the grape percentage in the WO system if from a named appellation? Vintage? Varietal?
A
Named appellation - 100%
Vintage - 85%
Varietal - 85%
4
Q
What are the 5 Geographical Units in S. Africa?
A
Western Cape (main wine producing area) Eastern Cape Northern Cape KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo
5
Q
What are the 5 Regions of S. Africa?
A
Coastal (main wine producing region) Boberg - fortified wines only Breede River Valley Olifants River Cape South Coast
6
Q
What are the 3 key wine producing areas in the Coastal Region of S. Africa?
A
Constantia Ward
Stellenbosch
Paarl
7
Q
Where is Walker Bay located?
A
District in the Cape South Region, South Africa
Southernmost wine district in S. Africa
8
Q
Which wine region in S. Africa produces only fortified wines and where is it located?
A
Boberg
near the Berg river
9
Q
What is Hanepoot?
A
Muscat of Alexandria
