South african wine map vinodiversity wine information. Be sure to check out our entire selection of vin maps products. Production is concentrated around cape town, with major vineyard and production centres at constantia, paarl, stellenbosch and worcester. South african wine wine folly wine poster chenin blanc cabernet sauvignon poster prints posters coastal map. The longest continuous wine route on earth is found in south africa. The south african region built their industry on wines and brandies made with the chenin blanc grape. See below for every south african wine judged very good to worldclass or better by the top tasting panels on the planet during the past couple of years. The mediterranean climate and varied topography and soils make for an interesting series of terroirs for the production of fine wine. Here you will find uptodate information on our regions, varieties, terroir and amazing biodiversity, which all make for magic wines from a magical place. The south african wine industry is at a very strange, possibly critical, point in its evolution.
The jpg file highlighted name will show in new window. South african wine has a history dating back to 1659, with the first bottle produced in cape town by its founder jan van riebeeck. It is still increasing, and cape wine is reaching even more consumers in more countries. Wine map of south america including argentina, chile, brazil and uruguay. It has taken nearly 20 years for the south african wine trade to become the exciting place it is today. The map shows south africas official wine areas according to its wine of origin designation. Take a few minutes to explore the history and your wine tasting experience will be all the more interesting. Winesearcher currently lists 1031 south african wine producers.
Wines of south africa wosa is the organization representing all south african producers of wine who export their products. The charm of chenin blanc from south africa wine enthusiast. For a full description of the country and its wines, see south africa. The picture shows the crossroads township close to cape town airport, a sight that shocks many a firsttime visitor to the cape. About 575,000 liters of sparkling wine was also imported. These regions have mostly a mediterranean climate that is marked by intense sunlight and dry heat. For far too long, south africa was considered low man on the totem pole of the wine world. For the first time in south africa, a team of highly qualified subject experts have collaborated to write a publication simultaneously addressing the most influential factors facing the wine.
Wines of south africa wosa is a notforprofit industry organisation which promotes the export of all south african wine in key international markets. The wine of origins wo program mandates how wine regions of south africa are defined and can appear on wine labels. The franschhoek wine tram hopon hopoff tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the franschhoek valley picturesque vineyards, breathtaking scenery, warm hospitality, worldclass cuisine, fine wines and a 300year history. South africa is another wine region making a wide assortment of excellent wines. The wine industry during lockdown daily maverick march 24, 2020 wine time. High quality, detailed, and accurate map of major wine appellations in south africa. Anthonij rupert anthonij rupert blend bordeaux blend. Pinotage, chenin blanc and of course muscatbased constantia are the countrys most famous wines, but in recent years. What are the production areas called in the wine of origin legislation from smallest to largest. Paarl wine route is one of the oldest in the country, and several of. In just the last ten years, south africa has become more well known for their red wines such as cabernet sauvignon and syrah. South african wine map south african wine and vineyards.
South africa winemaking is influenced by what countries. We should all be thrilled that wines from south africa are starting to enjoy some serious presence on wine lists and store shelves here in the united states. Vines are planted across the western cape as far as the hemelenaarde valley in the southern cape, bamboes bay on the west cape coast, hartswater in the northern cape and rietrivier in the south western free state. South africa maps printable maps of south africa for. South africas callingcard white wine deserves serious attention. The first phase took place during the end of apartheid when the impact of the sanctions and the instability. Stellenbosch, the region most familiar to wine lovers. South africa wine regions wine map south africa wine country map size. Downloadable maps stellenbosch wine route south africa. Weve been mapping the worlds wine regions for nearly a decade.
The south african wine industry responds to the effects of. South africa boasts 18 official wine routes and 2 brandy routes. Browse by regions, use the search box or click on a producer name for contact information, services offered and more details. The official 2019 platters selection of south africas best wines anyone whos vaguely familiar with the world of vino has likely heard of stellenbosch and franschhoek, but theres so much more to the south african wine industry than these two pretty but. All about south african wine with map if you love cabernet sauvignon, start looking for south africas hot values. South africa features the wine of origin regions, districts, wards, general wine producing areas, as well as some of the countrys more notable producers. Why the best values in wine are from south africa forbes. Detailed south african wine regions map wine posters. South africas most famous grapes white chenin blanc and red pinotage will be less familiar unless you are already a convert. Wine tourism a world in the winelands wine routes wine tourism links. Though stellenbosch accounts for only 14% of south african wine, it has a higher concentration of premium wineries than any. The vineyards of south africa cover 140 000 hectares mainly in the province of western cape. Its mission is to contribute to the global success of the south african wine industry by building brand south africa.
The south african wine industry august 2010 pricewaterhousecoopers 8 3. This beautiful part of the planet offers a world in one country, ranging from dramatic mountain ranges, outstretched deserts to tropical areas and savannahs where wild animals still roam freely. South africa is the eighth largest wine producing nation in the world. The south african wine regions are principally the coastal region, klein karoo, cape south coast, olifants river, breede river valley and a number of further wards not part of a region. Acclaimed for bespoke wines and sweeping panoramic. South africa is one of the worlds key wine nations, despite its isolated position at the very southern tip of the african continent. South african wine has a complex and fascinating history. Naturalstill wine is the most common import for the south african industry, with 16 million liters imported in 2015. A detailed map of stellenbosch town centre with major landmarks and shops.
All about south african wine with map if you love cabernet sauvignon, start looking for south africa s hot values. The once widespread production of inexpensive, inferior wines have made way for smaller volumes and higherquality wines, partly via the rise of maverick winemakers such as eben sadie, who has not only helped to establish the swartland as a new, cult cape wine region but firmly. Where does south africa currently rank in terms of exports. The essential guide to south african wines is a new book that addresses two important aspects of our wine industry. I am a south african, capetonian, from somerset west, right in the heart of the wine region. The wine regions of south africa were defined under the wine of origin wyn van oorsprong act of 1973. Visiting south africa is in itself a journey of a lifetime.
The country has prehistoric soils which add a unique rustic flavor to their fruity wines. Just click on the variety or type of wine to see all of the toprated vintages in each category. The easiest way to find south african wines, wineries, tasting rooms, people, news, events, maps, videos, wine routes, tours, restaurants, accommodation and things to do in the cape winelands. Wosa, which was established in its current form in 1999, has over 500 exporters on its database, comprising all the major south african wine exporters.
See recent tasting notes on the latest crop of new wave south africans and some south african oldvine marvels. The south african wine cluster pdf institute for strategy. The main hub concentrating in the stellenbosch and paarl districts. With these 82 interesting facts about south africa, let us learn more about its people, culture, wildlife, geography, history, industries. In the postapartheid era, since 1994, south african wine has returned to the world arena with significant impact, growing from some 50million litres exported that year to topping 9million in 2000, representing more than 25% of good wine production. Microeconomics of competitiveness the south african wine. Since then, the south african wine industry has experienced some setbacks due to the phylloxera infestation of the late 1800s and political difficulties throughout the following century. South african wines offer impressively good value, and feature styles and tastes that are food friendly, blending elegance and power.
South africa has been producing wine since the first vines. Best wines from south africa the 2020 reverse wine snob picks. Its time to consider the wide stylistic range of chenin blanc for your glass and cellar. Access to international markets led to new investment in the south african wine market. The ultimate guide to south african wine expertise. Wine folly offers an extensive collection of wine maps print and digital download. The south african wine cluster 3 drivers of south african economic growth south africas post. Taste a trio of south african sparkling wines the augusta chronicle march 12, 2020 an opulent retreat spanish farm guest lodge by. Terroir, climate change, and the future of south africas wine industry. South africa wine map in 2020 wine folly, map, africa. Please note that the pdf files will download on your device.
This wine map of south africa is the ideal way to find out more about this fascinating region. South africa was the 8th biggest wine producer in the world in 2015 with around 1, million liters of wine produced, just before china source oiv. My heart misses home every day, but thankfully, being able to enjoy south african wine, especially reds, where one can taste south africa in the terroir, helps me get through each day. Terroir, climate change, and the future of south africas. Today, however, south africa is increasingly responsible for highdemand, highquality winesa blessing to put the country back on the international wine map. The ultimate guide to south african wine expertise explore. The south african wine industry goes back 350 years. Bordeauxstyle blends are one of the stellenbosch regions great strengths. Before the last 10 years south african wines barely crested the bottom of the grocery store shelf.
If you want to find out about how south african wine originated and how it got to be so famous, read this article. The wine and spirits board, which is the main regulatory body for the industry, is in stellenbosch, as is distell, the countrys largest wine and brandy producer. South african wine a guide to the wines of south africa. The south african wine industry is one of the oldest. Wines of south africa wines of south africa is an industryowned, notforprofit organisation.
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