South Africa Flashcards
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What’s the southern most wine region & ward of South Africa?
Cape Agulhas Ward within the Cape South Coast region
By opposite, Orange river experience the hottest climate of the country
Northern most wine region
What are the sub-areas (wards and districts) of production of Limpopo?
There are no official areas (wards or districts) of production within the Limpopo GI
Where is the ward Stanford Foothills located?
- Ward of Walker Bay district - Cape South Coast Region - Western Cape - South Africa
What is the northern most area of production within South Africa?
Northern Cape: Orange River: Bulk wine production: hot climate
What does mean Hemmel-En-Aarde?
Heaven and Earth in local dialect
Where is Lutzville district located? Any ward within it? Name it?
- Coastal Region - Western Cape - South Africa 1 ward: Koekenaap ward (moved from Olifants River Region with 2019 WO Scheme)
Where is Klaasvoogds ward located?
- Robertson District - Breede River Valley Region - Western Cape - South Africa
Who was the first owner of Groot Constancia to create a worldwide acclaim? What caused the fame of the wine to go into decline?
Hendrik Cloete In 1778 Part of the Governo Simon Von Der Stel’s Constantia estate shared after his death
phylloxera and powdery mildew
When is the South African Wine & Spirit Board been created?
2002 Began and quality certification through SAWIT in accordance with the WO scheme
What is Cape Classic?
Sparkling wine produced by traditional method in South Africa. Often focus in Chardonnay and PN
What are the Mountains ranges around Stellenbosch?
Simonsberg, Stellenbosch and Helderberg mountains
Where is Philadelphia ward located?
- Cape Town District - Coastal Region - Western Cape - South Africa
Where is Le Chasseur ward located?
- Robertson District - Breede River Valley Region - Western Cape - South Africa
When is the SAWIT been created?
1999 to focus grower into quality rather than quantity
Where is located the ward Cederberg?
South Africa // Western Cape // Ward without district (Directly east of Piekenierskloof - Olifant river) – Highest vineyard of the western cape
Where is the ward Malgas located?
- Ward of Swellendam district - Cape South Coast Region - Western Cape - South Africa
Since 2010, what is the min reaching point to become a certified “Sustainable Wine of Origin” via the IPW (Integrated Production of Wine?)
65% Must be included into the Wine of Origin schema
What is the ward of Eastern Cape?
St Francis Bay
Where is the ward Constantia located?
- Cape Town District - Coastal Region - Western Cape - South Africa
What is the main river runs through Paarl and Franschhoek?
Berg River
Where is Lion River District located?
District within the Kwazulu-Natal – South Africa
What are the areas of production of the Northern Cape of South Africa?
Districts: - Douglas - Sutherland Karoo - Central Orange River
Wards With No District: - Hartswater - Prieska
What are the wards within the District of Central Orange River?
Groblershoop, Grootdrink, Kakamas, Keimoes, Upington
What Major historical evenment happens in late 1940 in South Africa?
Segregation and Apartheid: did not encourage the wine production and selling.