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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Moderate Maritime, Warm Maritime |
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Elevation |
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Notes |
Historically made inexpensive, high-volume wine, but is gaining reputation for being innovative.
Coastal Region notes: Situated around Cape Town and Table Mountain. Highly diverse soil, aspect, and altitude.
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 |
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Red |
Pinotage Grape |
South Africa notes: Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot (aka Cape Blend)
Grape notes: Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot. Is a cross between Pinot noir and Cinsaut. |
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Red |
Syrah / Shiraz Grape |
Dry farmed (no irrigation)
Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins. |
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White |
Chenin Blanc Grape |
Old vines and “dry farmed” (no irrigation)
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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Wines(s) |
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