South Africa
South Africa: Maps and Comparative Practice
From the differences created by sea breezes and mountains, move on to Chenin Blanc, old vines, and traditional method sparkling wine. Study Cape wines from both the vineyard and winemaking perspectives.
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Three criteria on the label
Aren’t you remembering origin as just 85%?
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| Items for comparison. | Place of origin | Varieties and Vintage |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum percentage | 100% from the labeled region. | Each 85% |
| What you want to know | Origin of the grapes | Grape variety or harvest year. |
| Order of reading | Start with the place name. | Next, grape variety and vintage. |
The Wine of Origin (WO) requirement in South Africa is 100% for origin. Grape variety and vintage each require at least 85%.
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Two different years for old vines.
Can you determine years of bottle aging from the planting year alone?
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| Items for comparison. | Year of planting | Vintage year |
|---|---|---|
| What is indicated | Time of vine planting | The time of grape harvest |
| Source for confirmation | Certified Heritage Vineyards seal | Vintage indication on wines |
| Unknown matters | Differences in flavor, and whether organic viticulture is practiced | Vine age and maturation vessel |
I don't know. Planting, harvest, and bottling are separate time points.
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Two styles created through winemaking
Do minimum standards mean the same as actual producer examples?
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| Items for comparison. | Cape Classic | Vin de Constance 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Focus of the process | Second fermentation in the bottle and aging on lees. | Process of sorting harvest and fermentation |
| Nature of the number. | Minimum 12 months lees aging | 18 harvests is a specific instance in a particular year |
| Axes of comparison | Bubbles, acidity, residual sugar, and the aroma of lees | Sugar, acid, aroma, and oak maturation. |
Incorrect. Specify the application scope and the year of the material.
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