South Africa

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Climate(s) Moderate, Warm
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Grape(s)
Color Grape Notes
Red Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
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 Pinotage Grape Grape notes: Often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and/or Merlot. Is a cross between Pinot noir and Cinsaut.
White Chardonnay Grape
White Chenin Blanc Grape 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 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Wine notes: Often able to age well.
Still Red Cape Blend Wine Wine notes: Local blend from South Africa
Still Red Merlot Wine
Still Red Pinot Noir Wine Wine notes: Burgundy Pinot Noir is typically drunk young.
Still Red Pinotage Wine
Still White Chardonnay Wine
Still White Chenin Blanc Wine Wine notes: High acidity makes it good for aging.
Still White Sauvignon Blanc Wine



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