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Week 3 - South Africa Flashcards

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Are South African wines well-understood in Canada?

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No. Need to specific LCBO stores to find but selection is growing.

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Are exports from South Africa growing? When did this start to occur?

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Slowly. Since 1994.

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Describe SA’s climate.

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Mediterrean.
Warm summers from November to April
Coastal regions are cooler
Inland regions are warmer and drier. Irrigation is necessary.

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Are South African wines good sources of value?

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Yes - at all levels.

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Name 4 districts in the Cape South Coast Region.

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  1. Walker Bay
  2. Elgin
  3. Overberg
  4. Agulhas
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Name 3 inland regions.

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  1. Worcester
  2. Paarl
  3. Robertson
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Describe the strictness, or lack therefor, of tbe appelation system of South Africa.

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Relatively free system allowing for innovation and growth
Regions still evolving
Excitement growing for recent SA vintages
New terroirs are being identified and groomed for correct varietals

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How are South African winemakers experimenting? What kinds of wines are being created?

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Experiments with different vessels, shapes and sizes
* Wooden barrels, plastic, clay, concrete
* New yeast species
Effects on wine:
* Reds are lighter and juicier
* Whites are zippier and tighter
* Rosés are paler and drier
* Nuanced, bright fresh style, role of oak diminishing or eliminated

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Describe the history of characteristics of SA’s wine classification system.

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Established in 1972
South African version of AOC’s minus French restrictions:
* Certifies vintage, varietal and area of origin
* Sustainable certification to guarantee eco-sensitive production

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What are the key WO labelling requirements (think percentages).

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100% from stated area
Minimum 75% from stated vintage
Minimum 85% from stated variety

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What does Estate mean on the label?

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Rare term; appears on wines bottled on the location/farm on which the grapes were grown.

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What does Methode Cap Classique mean on the label?

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Traditional method sparkling

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What does Noble Late Harvest mean on the label?

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Sweet wines made from botrytized grapes.

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What does Premier Grand Cru mean on the label?

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Dry, light and usually blended white - misleading term occasionally used in SA

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What does Vin de Constance mean on the label?

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SA’s oldest wine dating back to Napolean
Sweet wine of Constantia

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Describe SA’s geographical wine hierarchy (larger to smaller)

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Regions
Districts
Wards
Estate

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Name the 3 regions in the Western Cape Geographical Unit.

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Coastal Region
Cape South Coast
Breede River Valley

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Name 2 districts in the Breede River Valley region

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Worcester (upper)
Robertson (lower

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Name 2 districts in the Cape South Coast region

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  1. Elgin
  2. Walker Bay
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Name 5 districts in the Coastal region

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  1. Swartland
  2. Paarl
  3. Stellenbosch
  4. Capetown
  5. Darling
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Name 4 wards. What districts are they in?

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  1. Durbanville - Capetown District
  2. Hemel-en-Aarde - Walker Bay Distict
  3. Constantia - Capetown District
  4. Elim - Cape South Coast Region
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Where is Shiraz grown in South Africa?

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  1. Stellenbosch
  2. Paarl
  3. Swartland
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Where is Cabernet Sauvignon grown in South Africa?

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  1. Stellenbosch
  2. Paarl
  3. Robertson
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Where is Pinotage grown in South Africa?

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  1. Paarl
  2. Stellenbosch
  3. Swartland
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Where is Semillon grown in South Africa?
1. Stellenbosch
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Where is Chardonnay grown in South Africa?
1. Walker Bay 2. Elgin
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Where is Chenin Blanc grown in South Africa?
1. Paarl 2. Swartland 3. Stellenbosch
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Name 2 excellent SA vintages.
2020 2021
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Describe 5 different styles of Chenin Blanc.
1. Crisp and refreshing: Elgin and Walker Bay (acid, green apple, citrus) 2. Rich and full-bodied: Swaartland and Paarl (stone, tropical, fuller body) 3. Oak-aged: Stellenbosck, Franschhoek (baked apple, caramel, buttery) 4. Sweet: Constantia (apricot, candied orange peel, fig, sweet balanced with acidity) 5. Cap-Classique: Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Robertson
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Describe a crisp Chenin Blanc
Floral: apple blosson Green fruit: quince Citrus: lime Tropical: passionfruit Celery
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Describe a rich Chenin Blanc
Apple - baked Lemon - meringue Stone - nectarine Tropical - passionfruit Honey
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Why is SA's Pinotage called a chameleon?
Spectrum of styles Youthful fruit forward Age worthy
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What is SA Pinotage like on the nose and palate?
**Nose** * Vibrant fresh reds (cooler) * Ripe dark fruits (warmer) * Oak: vanilla, mocha, spice * Age: leather, smoked meat, tobacco **Palate:** * Full bodied and tannic * Silkier, higher alcohol, fuller (warmer) * Some producers making lighter * Top level: silky mouthfeel like Merlot
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What are the primary flavours of Pinotage?
Blackfruit (blackberry, black cherry) Herbal: mint Dried/cooked fruit: fig Bottle ageing: game
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Describe the climate and soils of Stellenbosch
Climate * Warm mediterrean * Good rainfall - no irrigation * Temps higher in north * Perfect for grape growing Soils * Light and sandy (west) - good for Chenin * Heavier soils on mountain slopes * Decomposed granate at mountain foot
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What grapes grow in Stellenbosch
Red: Bordeaux varieties, Shiraz and Pinotage White: SB, some CB, Chard, Riesling
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Describe the disrict of Stellenbosch.
1. Heart of quality wine production 2. Largest in area under vine but only 5th in production 3. 150 estates * Ken Forrester, Raats Family, Rustenberg 4. Home to Stellenbosch University
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Name some subwards in Stellenbosch.
1. Simonsberg - first official subregion 2. Jonkershoek Valley - small, long recognized, mountains east of Stellenbosch 3. Papegaalberg 4. Bottelary 5. Banghoek 6. Polkadraal Hills 7. Heiderberg
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Describe the soils of Stellenbosch.
Best wines tend come from vineyards that are on alluvial fans of the granite mountains. The wines from these locations are often described as having a subtle mineral note which many believe is from the decomposed granite soils. The granite mountains are approximately 600 million years old, over 3 times as old as the soil in Napa.
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Where is Simonsberg?
Simonsberg is a ward in the district of Stellenbosch.
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Describe the soils of Simonsberg.
Deep, reddish clay soils - massive tannins that need ageing
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What wines are produced in Simonsberg?
1. Bordeaux Blends 2. Chenin Blancs, Sauvignon Blanc (the blancs)
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Give the WO of Jonkershoek.
Jonkershoek is a ward in the district of Stellenbosch.
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Describe Jonkershoek Valley
Home to only 1 of 6 floral kingdoms in the world 9.600 recorded plant species * 70% not found elsewhere in the world Fragile region
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What wine is Jonkershoek known for?
Syrah
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Describe a Syrah from Jonkershoek
Red fruit: Cherry syrup Black fruit: bramble Herbal: menthol Minerality: clay dust Oak: sweet tobacco
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What is the WO of Banghoek?
Banghoek is a ward in the district of Stellenbosch.
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What wines does Banghoek produce?
1. Chardonnay 2. Chenin * Lemon curd, pineapple, vanilla, acid
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In what region is Paarl?
Paarl is in the Coastal Region.
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What wines are produced in Paarl?
Red: Shiraz, Bordeaux varieties, Pinotage White: Chenin Blanc, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
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Describe Swartland.
Traditionally a grain producing area Recent awards for reds and whites Top portstyle wines
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What grapes are grown in Swartland?
Red: Pinotage, Shiraz, CS White: Chard, CB, SB
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Name 3 of the 5 wards in Swartland.
1. Riebeekberg 2. Riebeeksrivier 3. Malmesbury 4. Paardeberg 5. Paardeberg-South
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What LCBO wines come from Franschhoek?
1. The Chocolate Block 2. Porcupine Ridge ## Footnote LCBO: $83
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What grapes are grown in Franschhoek?
Red: Syrah White: Semillon, SB, Chard
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Name 4 of the 6 WO's in the Cape South Coast.
1. Elgin 2. Walker Bay 3. Overberg 4. Cape Agulhas 5. Plettenberg Bay 6. Swellendam
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In what region is Elgin found?
Cape South Coast
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Describe Elgin's climate.
High-lying cool climate
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What grapes are grown in Elgin?
White: Chard, Riesling, SB Red: Pinot Noir, Shiraz
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Describe the climate of Walker Bay.
One of the coolest regions in SA Slate soils 300-600m above sea level
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What grapes are grown in Walker Bay?
White: Chardonnay, SB Red: Pinot Noir, Pinotage, Merlot, Shiraz
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Describe the SB in Walker Bay
Cross between Sancerre and Hawke's Bay.
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Describe the output of the Breede River Valley
1/3 of SA's vineyards 40% of production
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Describe the climate of Robertson.
Hot climate Tempered slightly by clouds from sea Irrigation from Breede River Lime soil
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What grapes are grown in Robertson?
White: Columbard, CB, Chard, SB Red: CS, Shiraz
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Where is Worcester?
Northeast of Paarl in the Breede River Valley region.
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Describe the climate of Worcester.
Hot dry area that needs irrigation.
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Does Worcester produce brandy?
Yes. Most important brandy producing area. Largest distilley of its kind in southern hemisphere
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What grapes are grown in Worcester?
White: CB and Colombard Red: CS and Cinsault
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To where are a lot of Worcester wines exported?
Many Worcester wines are custom made for the UK.

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