South Africa

Question 1

South Africa

Answer 1

location: adjacent to both Atlantic + indian ocean
climate: mostly maritime + cooling effect of oceans
Benguela current cools coast
very warm to hot -> inland

white: chenin blanc (steen), chardonnay, sauvignon blanc
red: pinotage (pinot noir x cinsault), cabernet sauvignon, syrah, merlot, pinot noir

viti: + occurance of vine virus

Question 2

Cape Doctor? (3 effects)

South Africa

Answer 2

strong southeasterly wind -> accross western cape (spring + summer)

helps surppress fungal disease
help moderate temp
can injure vines + disturb flowering

Question 3

Regional Wine Law?

South Africa

Answer 3

Wine of Origin System (WO) - 1973

specific standards
must be tasted and tested for approuval
WO seal -> all bottles certified

Question 4

WO labelling Laws?
(vintage, varietal, appellation)
South Africa

Answer 4

vintage: 85% from stated year
varietal: 85% of stated variety
appellation: 100% from the named geo WO designation

Question 5

KWV

South Africa

Answer 5

1918
formed in order to rescue the south african wine industry from disaster after phylloxera + severe loss of exports in late 1800s
The KWV produced wine (quant over qual) stabilized pricess…
became private company in 1997 after apartheid

Question 6

Geo designations (largest to smallest)
South Africa

Answer 6

Geo unit (ex: Western Cape)
Regions (ex: coastal region)
districts (ex Stellenbosch, Paarl, Walker Bay, Swartland)
Wards: (ex: Constantia)
Estates: (single vineyards)