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13 Cards in this Set
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South Africa was planted when?
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First planting in the New World: 1650s
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South Africa Wine making is influenced by what countries?
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UK, France and Dutch
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What is the KWV?
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Cape Wine Growers Co-operative
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What is South Africa's wine law system called?
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Wine of Origin System (WO)
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Describe South Africa's wine law system
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Started in 1973
Independent tasting panel Has areas: Regions -> Districts -> Wards |
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Location of South Africa?
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Southern tip of the African continent
Wine grown in Southwest of the country (the Cape) |
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Climate of South Africa?
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Mediterranean
Benhuela current from Antarctica cools vineyards Cape doctor wind from Atlantic |
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South Africa soil?
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Wide variation
Acidic (not good... lime is added to compensate) Granite |
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Vinification style of South Africa?
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Between Old and New Worlds
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Grape varieties in South Africa
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Pinotage (Pinot Noir crossed with Cinsault)
Cabernet Sauvingnon Shiraz Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc (Steen) Chardonnay |
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Describe the wine from Stellenbosch, South Africa
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High quality Bordeaux style wines
Pinotage Maritime influences |
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Describe the wine from Paarl, South Africa
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All styles of wine produced
Headquarters of KWV |
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Main ingredients in South African food
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Game, ostrich, antelope, lamb & mutton
Prawns, fish (kingklip) Biltong Figs, coconut, spices, chilies, tangerines, tamarind |
