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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Cool Maritime, Moderate Maritime
Notes: Cooled by strong ocean breezes. Similar to Burgundy. |
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Notes |
Known for good quality Chardannay
Cape South Coast Region notes: Heavily influenced by the coast and Cape Doctor.
South Africa notes: Also grows Marianne and Roussanne grapes. Benguela Current flows past on its way north. |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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Red |
Merlot Grape |
Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early. |
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Red |
Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape |
Grape notes: Low tannins due to thin skin. Susceptible to rot. Early budding and ripening. |
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Red |
Syrah / Shiraz Grape |
Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins. |
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White |
Chardonnay Grape |
South Africa notes: Often blended with other varieties such as Chenin Blanc. |
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White |
Chenin Blanc Grape |
South Africa notes: Most planted grape variety. Often blended with other varieties. Some are from old vines, too
Grape notes: Susceptibility to Noble Rot. Suitable for late harvest (vendanges tardives) |
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White |
Sauvignon Blanc Grape |
Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced. |
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Wines(s) |
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Type |
Wine |
Notes |
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Still Red |
Merlot Wine |
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Still Red |
Pinot Noir Wine |
Vibrant red-fruit flavors. Often good and outstanding quality.
Wine notes: Burgundy Pinot Noir is typically drunk young. |
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Still Red |
Syrah (Shiraz) Wine |
Wine notes: High tannins due to thick skin |
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Still White |
Chardonnay Wine |
Good quality with high acidity and rope stone fruit (peach), tropical fruit (pineapple), and oak flavors. |
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Still White |
Chenin Blanc Wine |
Wine notes: High acidity makes it good for aging. |
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Still White |
Sauvignon Blanc Wine |
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