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10 Cards in this Set
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Climate of S. Africa
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Mediteranean-cooler near coast, hotter and more arid inland
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Weather of S. Africa
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little vintage variation.
Drought can be a problem |
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Soils of S. Africa
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varied
Stellenbosch-limestone and sandstone |
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viti
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irrigation becoming commonplace
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Key regions
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Stellenbosch
Paarl Worcester Constantia Walker Bay |
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Wine Laws
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if a vintage is stated, 75% must come from that year.
If variety is specified, 75% must be that grape. |
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Breakdown of production areas in thw Wine of Origin legislation
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Estate=smallest area of production
Ward=group of estates (Franschoek & Constantia) Districts=group of wards (Paarl, Stellenbosch) Region=largest area of production |
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Grapes of S. africa
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Pinotage, C/S, Merlot, C/B, S/B, Chard
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vini of S. Africa
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wine of orgin seal guarantees authenticity of label info..
KWV is the former government-controlled co-op Heavy irrigation, high yeilds, hot climate & low pH soils produce wines with low acidity, requiring tartaric acid most years. Co-ops very important. |
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Key wines
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Stellenbosch Bordeaux blends
S.African Pinotage S.African C/B |
