Cape South Coast Region

Region Hierarchy

South Africa
- Cape South Coast Region

Climate(s)

Cool Maritime, Moderate Maritime, Moderate

Elevation

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.

Grape(s)

Color	Grape	Notes
Red	Merlot Grape	Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early.
Red	Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape	Grape notes: Low tannins due to thin skin. Susceptible to rot. Early budding and ripening.
Red	Syrah / Shiraz Grape	Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins.
White	Chardonnay Grape	South Africa notes: Often blended with other varieties such as Chenin Blanc.
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)
White	Sauvignon Blanc Grape	Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced.

Wines(s)

Type	Wine	Notes
Still Red	Merlot Wine
Still Red	Pinot Noir Wine	Wine notes: Burgundy Pinot Noir is typically drunk young.
Still Red	Syrah (Shiraz) Wine	Wine notes: High tannins due to thick skin
Still White	Chardonnay Wine
Still White	Chenin Blanc Wine	Wine notes: High acidity makes it good for aging.
Still White	Sauvignon Blanc Wine