South Africa Flashcards
1
Q
What are the natural effects in south africa
A
Cape doctor: South Easterly wind on sea side
Cold Benguela current: flows up from Antarctic running past the tip and up to the west cost
Altitude and northern aspects
2
Q
What is the important sweet wine ins south Africa
A
Vin de constance made by late harvested muscat
3
Q
Why Swartland is important
A
They have very old vin chenin blanc
High quality of syrah
4
Q
Please explain Pinotage of south Africa
A
Crossing grape
Pinot noir and Cinsault
Pinot +hermi tage =pino tage
It can be
light fruity red berried style early drinking
Full body rich spicy berry from old1 vines
Chocolate/coffee style is aging in highly toasted barrel.
Cape blend is led by pinotage with other varieties
