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26 Cards in this Set
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This is the second most prominent quality district in the Coastal region of South Africa.
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Paarl
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Swellendam is a district of what region in South Africa?
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Cape South Coast
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Overberg is a district of what region in South Africa?
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Cape South Coast
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These points refer to what region in South Africa?
-vast majority of country's finest wines produced here -allows for blending across districts |
Coastal Region
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In South Africa this system was introduced in 1973
-100% of the grapes from named appellation -vintage must be 85% of stated year -varietal must be 85% |
Wine of Origin System
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What are the primary RED grapes of South Africa? (7)
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-Cabernet Sauvignon
-Shiraz -Pinotage (Pinot noir x Cinsault) -Pinot Noir -Merlot -Grenache -Cabernet Franc |
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List the (6) Wine of Origin classifications in order.
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-Geographical Units
-Regions -Districts -Wards -Estates -Single vineyards |
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What is Klein Karoo in South Africa known for?
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Wine production in the area is largely centred around fortified "port-style" wine and Muscadels
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These points refer to what district in the Coastal Region of South Africa?
-Cool coastal & hot inland areas -historically known for its large, bulk wine production -in recent years producers have focused on premium wine production such as plantings of Sauvignon blanc in the Groenekloof area near Darling and Pinotage in unirrigated farmland of this district |
Swartland
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Constantia ward - Constantia Estate is located in what region of South Africa?
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Coastal Region
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These are districts from what region in South Africa?
-Worcester: largest producer 23% total -Robertson: 15.5% of total for country |
Breede River Valley
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This is a district of what region in South Africa?
-Walker Bay (Pinot Noir and Chardonnay) -Elim Ward |
Cape South Coast
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Cape Agulhas is a district in what region of South Africa?
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Cape South Coast
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This region in South Africa includes Robertson, Worcester and Breedekloof
-High production |
Breede River Valley
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Based on the Wine of Origin System what is Boberg considered in South Africa?
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A region
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These points refer to what region in South Africa?
-main region of production -cool maritime climate |
Coastal Region
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These are all ________ _________ of South Africa.
-Tulbagh -Swartland -Darling -Cape Point -Franschoek -Wellington |
Notable districts
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What are the primary WHITE grapes South Africa? (5)
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-Chardonnay
-Chenin Blanc (Steen) -Colombar(d) -Muscat (Hanepoot) -Sauvignon Blanc |
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Describe the climate of South Africa... (4 main points)
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-Atlantic / Indian Oceans cooling
-Banguela Current -Maritime coastal regions -Mediterranean inland regions |
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These "UNITS" were established in 1993 in South Africa
-Western Cape -Eastern Cape -Northern Cape -Kwazulu-Natal -Limpopo -wines blended from different geographical status cannot claim WO status |
Geographical Units
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Describe the soils of South Africa
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-Ancient and diverse
-clay, granite, sandstone -Requires treatment due to low pH |
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This refers to what district in the Coastal Region of South Africa?
-most prominent quality region for (mostly) reds and research |
Stellenbosch
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What region in South Africa?
-includes quality districts of Overberg and Walker bay |
Cape South Coast
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These points refer to what region in South Africa?
-includes districts; Paarl, Tulbagh, Franschhoek and Wellington -used for only fortified wines |
Boberg
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Plattenberg Bay is a district of what region in South Africa?
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Cape South Coast
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These points refer to what region in South Africa?
-historically know for bulk wine production -recent focus on premium wine production such as plantings of Sauvignon Blanc |
Olifants river
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