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50 Cards in this Set
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When did the Nieuwoudt Family Purchase the Cederberg Farm and what does their name mean?
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1893, "New Wood"
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What did the Nieuwoudt's originally farm and when and how/why did they start growing grapes?
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Tobacco, fruit, vegetables and livestock. Somewhere between 1965-73 there are actually two stories on how/why. (1. to make table wine for the farmers, 2. the other fruit did so well they thought they would give grapes a shot and succeeded)
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Where does the Cederberg Winery sit and what runs through it?
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Sits in the Cederberg Wilderness Area in the Cape Floral Kingdom and the Dwarsriver runs through it.
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What is unique about where the grapes are grown
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It is 3200 feet high so the cold climate and remote location, with its pure mountain air and water, ensures that the vines are virus free. The natural vegetation and mountainous terrain provides many different slopes with a variety of soil typesthat are well-drained on the weathered shale/slate of the hillsides and high mountain slopes.
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Which soil types are well suited for the reds?
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Higher Clay Content (glenrosa, red slate, sutton)
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Which Soil types are well sutied for the wites?
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Lightly Structured Sandstone (and some Glenrosa)
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Who runs the farm now and when did he take over?
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5th generation son, David Nieuwdout. 1997
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What is unique about the Dwars River?
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All the water used on the farm comes from the Dwars River, which originates west of Sneeuberg Mountain. Household water consumption of 29 houses, the holiday resort, the irrigation system for the vineyards and all the cellar water.
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What is WO, its four categories and examples of them
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"Wines of Origin" (like AOC)
1. Geographical Units (such as the Western Cape) 2. Region 3. Districts 4. Wards |
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Cederberg is one of 51 _______. And does not fall under the 18 __________ or 5 ________ because of its own ________.
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wards. regions. districts. terrior
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How would you describe the climate of the Cederberg?
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Mediterranean with winter rainfall and no coastal climate
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When are grapes harvested?
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Early Morning
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60% of grapes grown at Cederberg is ________ and 40% ________
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Red, White
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All wines are ____________ on a 6 wire Perold
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Trellised
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Cederberg Chenin Blanc pairs well with
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Creamy dishes and light summer lunches
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Cederberg Chenin Blanc Lees Contact and Tank Battonage
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5 months contact to ensure coated creaminess on palate, Weekly
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Age of vines for Chenin Blanc:
Sauvignon Blanc: Bukketraube: Merlot-Shiraz Blend: Shiraz: Cabernet Sauvignon: |
8 years
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Cederberg Chenin Blanc is harvested ____________ at ___B
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March 1-15 at 20-23
(early morning, by hand) |
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Cederberg Chenin Blanc Vinification Consists of __________ at ____ degreesF
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Very light pressing and 2 days of settling at 50F
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Cederberg Chenin Blanc is fermented for _____ days at _____ degreesF with ______________.
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24 days at 75F with selected yeast strains
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Cederberg Chenin Blanc:
Alc%: Sugar: TA: pH |
13%
2.95 g/L 6.7 g/l 3.40 |
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What is Bukketraube?
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a variety of white grape of German origin. Sebastian Englerth is supposed to have created it in the 19th century, although an Alsatian origin has also been claimed. Bukettraube is a cross of Silvaner and Schiava Grossa
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Cederberg Bukketraube Tasting Notes/Pairs well with
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delecate floral notes of rose petals dried mango, apricot, and muscat flavours. A well balanced wine with delicate sweetness and crisp acidity.
Enjoyed as an apertif, partner to spicy fusion foods, malay curries and certain chesses |
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Cederberg Bukketraube Age and origin of vines
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17 years, cederberg mountains
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Cederberg Bukketraube Harvest Date and Degree of Balling/Brix
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March 3-8 at 23-24Brix
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Cederberg Bukketraube Vinification
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Reductive Style, cold crushed at 45F, skin contact for 8 hours with light pressing and time to settle for 2 days at 50F
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What is Reductive Winemaking?
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when a winemaker takes extra steps to limit the amount of oxygen a wine has exposure to. If you think of traditional winemaking as “oxidative,” reductive winemaking might have fermentations take place in closed-top or stainless steel containers (vs. open-top, or barrels).
The point is to preserve fresh, fruity, vibrant notes. |
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Cederberg Bukketraube Fermentation
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lasts 49 days at 57F with selected yeast strains. Then they stop fermentation to preserve the natural sugars.
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Cederberg Bukketraube
alc% Sugar TA pH |
13%
26 g/l 7.8g/l 3.30 |
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Cederberg Merlot-Shiraz Blend
Tasting Notes and Pairing Suggestions |
A wine filled with ripe plums, rasberry and hints of dark chocolate with smoky niances leaving a sweet creamy texture. Juicy tannins make this wine very approachable and ready to drink but will improve over next 4 years
Great with burgers, anything on the BBQ and suited to rich game dishes |
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Cederberg Merlot-Shiraz Blend age and origin of vines
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6-15 years, cederberg mountains
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Cederberg Merlot-Shiraz Blend Harvest Date and Degree of Balling/Brix
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March 20-April 10 @ 25-26B
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Cederberg Merlot-Shiraz fermentation process is ___ days.
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9 days
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Describe Cederberg Merlot-Shiraz Blend Barrel Process
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Spends 14months in Medium toasted french barrels. 60% in 3rd fill and 40% in 4th fill.
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Cederberg Merlot-Shiraz Blend
Alc % Sugar TA PH |
7. 14%,
2.7g/l 8. 5.7 g/l 3.72 |
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Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes |
Concentrated dark fruits of blackcurrant and cassis, laced with a subtle mint undertone. Careful use of oak lends a hint of tobacco leaf, vanilla and smokey element.
Prime example of a well crafted south african _______ |
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Cederberg Cabernet Age and origin of vines
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12 years cederberg mountains
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Cederberg Cabernet Harvest Date and degree of balling/Brix
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March 7- April 7, Early morning havested @ 25 Brix
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Cederberg Cabernet Vinification Process
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15% Juice Bleeding directly after crush. Closed tanks, cold maceration for 4 days.
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Cederberg Cabernet Fermentation Process
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Carefully pumped every 4-6 hours at 75F for 10 days. 21 day extended skin contact.
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Cederberg Cabernet Barrel Ageing
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Medium toasted allier and nevers french oak for 15months, 1st fill 60%, 2nd fill 40%
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Cederberg Cabernet
alc% Sugar TA pH |
14.41%
2.7g/l 6 g/l 3.69 |
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Cederberg Shiraz
Tasting Notes Pairing suggestions |
Powerful yet elegant _____ with multitude of aromatic layers and rich concentration. Expect intense mulberry flavors layered with roasted coffee beans, dark chocolate and spice. A well structured wine with a lingering velvet finish that will age superbly. Pair with SA Game, powerful cheese such as young cheddar or gruyere, or dark bitter chocolate
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Cederberg Shiraz age and origin of vines
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8-12 years, cederberg mountains
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Cederberg Shiraz Harvest Date and Balling/Brix
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April 1-15 @ 25-26Brix
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Cederberg Shiraz Vinification process
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closed tanks and cold maceration for 4 days
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Cederberg Shiraz Fermentaion Process
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15% jice bleeding directly after crush. Pump over every 6 hours at 75F for 9 days. 19 days extended skin contact.
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Cederberg Shiraz Barrel Ageing
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Medium toasted allier oak for 15 months, 1st fill 70%, 2nd fill 30%. 95% french, 5% American
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Cederberg Shiraz
Alc% sugar TA pH |
14.95%
3.5g/l 5.7g.l 3.66 |
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What is the significance of the tree on the label?
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The Cederberg label was designed in honor of the rare Clanwilliam Cedar tree, Widdringtonia cedarbergensis, one of Africa’s few remaining trees dating back to the age of the dinosaurs.In the 19th century the cedar’s extremely hard wood, pleasant smell and resistance to insects made it a favorite choice for a wide range of furniture items, and almost caused its extinction from over-exploitation.
Nowadays, this rare and precious tree is highly protected, the only species to have an entire mountain range named after it. What better icon for the Nieuwoudt’s wines than this tree of rare character and endurance. |
