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10 Cards in this Set
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When did serious winemaking begin in South Africa?
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Colonization in the 1600s
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Who were the first to improve the quality of South African wines in the 1600s?
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Hugenots brought viticultural expertise from France in the late 1600s.
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What was the result of the abolition of Apartheid on the wine industry in South Africa?
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Focus shifts from quantity to quality, trade sanctions lifted. New technology and techniques introduced, as well as black economic empowerment.
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Briefly describe South Africa's wine appelation system.
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Introduced 1973, the Wine of Origin (W.O.) designation requires 100% of grapes to be from named appelation, 75% from stated vintage (85% for EU export).
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What are South Africa's signature white varietals?
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Chenin Blanc, a.k.a. Steen
Muscat a.k.a. Hanepoot |
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What are South Africa's signature red varietals?
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Pinotage – Pinot Noit/Cinsault cross created in 1925, notably found in 'Cape Blend' Pinotage + Shiraz
Rhone varietals such as Cinsault and Carignan do well as the hot dry climate is similar |
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What is a "district" in South African wine terminology?
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Combination of several wards, which in turn contain several farms/estates
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Characterize the climate, soils and wines of South Africa's Stellenbosch district.
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Hot humid inland climate with some False Bay ocean breeze moderating; granite soils produce best whites, sandy soils the best reds. Diverse plantings in over 100 wineries.
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Characterize the climate and wines of South Africa's Overberg district.
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Cooler area on coast known for Burgundian varietals. Best Pinot Noir and Chard from Walker Bay.
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Characterize the climate and wines of South Africa's Paarl district.
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Warm inland region known for big reds, Cape Blends, Cabernet, Shiraz, Pinotage
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