South Africa Producers Flashcards
Where is Warwick Estate?
Stellenbosch
Where is KMV?
Paarl
Formed in 1918 as the regulator of South Africa’s wine industry - Became its own commercial Cooperative - Gave up regulatory powers in 1997 - Helped form SAWIT in 1999
Where is Sadie Family Wines?
Swartland
Top Wines:
- Palladius (Chenin Blanc based blend)
- Columella (Mourvedre/Syrah)
- Kokerboom (Semillon)
Where is Boekenhootskloof?
Franschhoek
Note: - Most famous wine is “Chocolate Block” red blend. Blend changes every year.
Where is Ernie Els?
Stellenbosch
Where is Graham Beck?
Robertson (Breede River Valley)
Very good sparkling wine producer. Member of Cap Classique Association Note:
- top wine appears to be “Ad Honorem” but is not available in the USA…
Name 5 Members of the Cap Classique Association not in Constantia:
Glen Carlou (Paarl)
KWV (Paarl)
Graham Beck (Franschhoek)
Meerendal (Durbanville, Tygerburg)
Stellenbosch Vineyards (Stellenbosch)
Where is Kanonkop?
Stellenbosch
Top wines:
- Paul Sauer (Cab Sauv/BDX Blend)
- Black Label Pinotage
Where is Nederburg?
Paarl
First producer of botrytised wines in South Africa - Site of the annual RSA rare wine auction
Where is Meerlust?
Stellenbosch
Top red wine: -“Rubicon” (Cab Sauv)
*first vintage 1995
Where is Rust en Vrede?
Stellenbosch
Top wine: - Classification 1694
Where is Iona Vineyards?
Elgin (Cape South Coast)
Top Wine: - One Man Band (Syrah/Cab Sauv/Merlot base blend)
Name 4 producers of Constantia:
Klein Constantia (Vin de Constance)
Groot Constantia
Buitenverwachting
Constantia Uitsig
Steenberg
Note: - these are all members of the Cap Classique Association
