ZA 13.1.24 Flashcards
(40 cards)
Which special climatic condition near ZA has its origin in Atlantic Ocean
Banguela current
What is Cape Doctor
South east winds originating in Indian Ocean, affecting Cape vineyards during Spring and Summer.
It can interfere in fruit set, but keeps the diseases and pests at bay
Which grape is known as Hermitage in ZA
Cinsault
What is isoamyl acetate
Source of banana, pear or paint thinner aromas in wine
Which producer made first MCC wines
Simonsig
How much RS is allowed to be labelled Brut for MCC
upto 15 g/l in Brut
upto 6g/l in Extra Brut
upto 3g/l in Brut Nature
What is Muscadel in South Africa
Muscat Blanc et Petit Grains
How large can a single vineyard site be in ZA
Not more than 6 ha
Minimum required by WO for -
Varietal labeling
Vintage
Place of Origin
Varietal labeling - 85%
Vintage - 85%
Place of origin - 100%
What are the units in WO, biggest to smallest
Geographical units
Regions
Districts
Wards
Name 7 GU’s of ZA
Eastern Cape
Northern Cape
Western Cape
Limpopo
Kwazulu Natal
Free State
North West
What is the new overarching region available for Cape South Coast and Coastal region blends
Cape Coastal
What are the districts of Northern Cape GU
Sutherland Karoo
Douglas
Central Orange River
Which district has high elevation sites in Northern Cape
Sutherland Karoo
What is the ward in Free State
Rietrivier FS
Which ward shows promise in Breedekloof district
Slanghoek, due to cooler microclimate
What kind of soils are found in Robertson district
Limestone rich soils
What are the wards in Worcester district
Hex River Valley
Nuy
Scherpenheuvel
Stettyn
Keeromsberg
Rooikrans
Name the wards of Cape Agulhas District
Elim
What is another name for Koffieklip soils
Ferricrete
Name two important wine producers in Elgin
Paul Cluver
Iona
Which ward of Overberg is Lismore Estate based in
Greyton ward
Name the wards of Swellendam district
Buffeljags
Malgas
Stormsvlei
Which Swellendam ward is closer to Ocean
Malgas
