South Africa Flashcards
1
Q
How long has wine been made for in South Africa?
A
Over 350 years.
2
Q
When were the first vines planted in South Africa?
A
1654.
3
Q
Where in South Africa did the French Huguenots plant vines in 1688?
A
Franschhoek.
4
Q
Who planted vineyards at Constantia in 1688?
A
Governor Simon van der Stel.
5
Q
Where did the majority of the wine production of South Africa originally go?
A
To brandy and fortified wine production (still important for the local market).
6
Q
When did the Wine of Origin legislation start?
A
1973.
