It is the granite, shale and sandstone-based soils found throughout Stellenbosch that are arguably the most valued resource in terms of wine production. The ancient soils are amoungst some of the oldest on earth which are classified into as many as 50 different types. ...
South Africa is a key wine nation, despite its isolated position. Pinotage and Chenin Blanc have been its signatures, but Shiraz, the red Bordeaux varieties, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are also widely planted.
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Wine production in South Africa is delocalised, with numerous small-to-medium sized producers within several regions within the Western Cape. Whilst adapti... CM Sheridan,FF Bauer,S Burton,... - 《Water Science & Technology A Journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research》...
History of wine production in the Western Cape The first vineyards were planted in the Western Cape when South Africa's very first European settlers arrived in the 17th Century. The second Governor of the Cape, Simon van der Stel, is widely credited with bringing winemaking to the region in ...
Paarl has a long history of wine production. French Huguenots began to settle at the small trading outpost in the 1680s, planting vines and orchards. The historic South Africa Co-Operative Wine Growers Association (KWV) had its headquarters here, and the famous Nederberg Wine Auction is held...
Comparison of analyses of winegrowing and wine-production in the Czech Republic, the EU, and South Africa The area of vineyards has increased to 19 261.5 hectares and the number of wine producers to 18.292 by 1 May 2004. This branch needs a long-term study that... H. CHLÁDKOVÁ - ...
Robertsonis a wine-producing area in theBreede River Valleyregion of theWestern Cape, 100 miles (160km) east of Cape Town. Robertson is one of South Africa's better-known wine-producing areas and is associated with the production of rich, fruit-driven red and white wines made most often ...
Known in South Africa as 'Colombar' this esoteric white wine grape from the central France (close to Bordeaux) is actually quite commonly used to add Sauvignon Blanc-like zestiness to Chenin Blanc based white wine blends. Still, a large chunk of the wine production goes towards brandy making...