Free Flashcards for DipWSET D4: Sparkling Wines
DECK Number 16
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[i] DipWSET D4 – Sparkling WInes Flashcards
SET 16 South Africa
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[q] What are the two types of South Africa sparkling wines?
[a] Carbonated
Cap Classique (Methode Traditionnelle)
[q] What are the key features of South African carbonated sparkling wines?
[a] Inexpensive, Simple, Fruity
Main markets = Domestic + Sub-Saharian markets
Mainly from Sauvignon Blanc / Muscat / Pinotage
[q] What does the term Cap Classique refer to?
[a] It is both the name of a production method (South Africa Methode Traditionnelle) and the trademark of an association of growers and producers who make these wines
[q] Describe a classic Cap Classique
[a] Medium + acid
Medium alcohol
Ripe apple/citrus, varying autolysis
Mid to premium priced
Good to very good
[q] What are the six main regions for sparkling wine?
[a] Stellenbosch
Paarl
Darling
Tulbagh
Robertson
Bonnievale
[q] What varieties are used for carbonated wine?
[a] A wide range – including Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, Pinotage
[q] What are the two main categories of sparkling wine made in SAF?
[a] Inexpensive, carbonated, often sweet, domestically consumed, or exported to sub-Saharan territories
Cap Classique – MT
[q] When is picking for Cap Classique wines?
[a] Approximately 90 days after flowering. Which is a little later than general MT wines, made possible by adapted viticultural techniques
[q] What are the requirements for Cap Classique?
[a] Second ferment must be in the same bottle the wine is sold in
Minimum 3 bar pressure post disgorgement
Nine months minimum between tirage and release – now 12 months as of 2020
[q] What are the harvest techniques for Cap Classique?
[a] Quality minded producers with hand pick and whole bunch press (not required)
[q] What varieties are used for Cap Classique?
[a] Chardonnay/Pinot Noir or Chenin Blanc & Pinotage (make up 95% of total plantings)
[q] What winemaking decisions will quality minded producers make at pressing?
[a] Seperate press fractions and then blend as needed
[q] What adjustment is common before fermentation?
[a] Acidification
[q] What are the two regions that have limestone soils?
What other factors make these two regions suitable for sparkling wine production?
[a] Robertson & Bonnievale
Narrow valleys that are shaded from sun, and cool ocean influences. Large diurnal range
[q] What are the decisions generally made for the following winemaking choices:
MLF
Reserve wines
[a] No standard, can do either
Around 10 per cent used by premium producers
[q] What is the ownership structure of Cap Classique production?
[a] Seven companies dominate the market
[q] What is the general process for carbonated sparkling?
[a] Fermentation stopped early to retain residual sugar, then carbonated and released early to preserve fruit character
[q] What fermentation vessel is used?
[a] Typically stainless
Some people will use old oak for fermentation to increase richness and texture
[q] What are the opportunities for new markets for Cap Classique?
[a] Middle class drinkers moving from beer to wine
Drinkers who currently drink Champagne
[q] What are the current proposals being put forward by the Cap Classique Producers Association?
[a] All grapes destined for this category to be ‘certified’
All producers of Cap Classique must be members of the association
A two-tier classification that would have a standard category and a higher quality category with varietal restrictions and longer lees ageing
[q] What is the growth trend in SAF sparkling?
[a] Cap Classique is the fastest growing category in South African wine. Sales have doubled every five years in recent decades
[q] What is the performance of the export market like? Who drinks it?
[a] Export market has grown, but is still below its peak of 2012
Angola is the biggest, then USA then UK
[q] Describe a classic Cap Classique
[a] Medium + acid
Medium alcohol
Ripe apple/citrus, varying autolysis
Mid to premium priced
Good to very good
[q] How is rose made?
[a] Either blending or short maceration
[q] How is the association funded? How does it promote the brand?
[a] Funded by a levy according to volume of production
Promotion is done through public tastings, technical conferences
[q] What are the six main regions for sparkling wine?
[a] Stellenbosch
Paarl
Darling
Tulbagh
Robertson
Bonnievale
[q] What does the term Cap Classique refer to?
[a] It is both the name of a production method (SAF MT) and the trademark of an association of growers and producers who make these wines
[q] What are the harvest techniques for Cap Classique?
[a]
Quality minded producers with hand pick and whole bunch press (not required)
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