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The wines of South Africa (Paperback)
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The wines of South Africa (Paperback)
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South Africa is the eighth largest wine-producer in the world and
its wine industry is among the oldest of the New World. Today it is
one of the globe's most dynamic industries, compact but diverse. In
the past decade a new generation of winemakers has breathed new
life into centuries-old estates and new, boutique brands alike. The
wines of South Africa is in four sections. The first introduces
readers to the history of South African wine, beginning with the
arrival of the Dutch and the establishment of what would become
Cape Town. The second section analyzes South Africa's industry
today. It pinpoints the geological, geographical, and climatic
conditions that create the parameters and potential of South
African wine. It describes the major grape varieties and wine
styles and outlines the broad range of wines being produced. It
shows the current infrastructure of the industry, significant
regulatory matters, and South Africa's place in export markets. It
also includes a general overview of wine tourism in South Africa.
The third section inspects the challenges the industry faces,
focusing on the three largest: profitability and the loss of
vineyards as farmers switch to higher-margin orchards;
environmental concerns, the effects of climate change, and water
conservation; and the legacy of apartheid and continued imbalances
in the socioeconomic structure of the Western Cape, including land
redistribution, black economic empowerment initiatives designed to
create a new generation of black business owners, and efforts to
create a skilled, better-paid black workforce within the industry.
The last section familiarizes readers with the major growing areas
of South Africa and the most important producers operating in each
one. It opens with a description of the Wine of Origin system,
which designates three tiers of major appellations: Regions,
Districts and Wards. Descriptions of individual regions and the
producers based within each of them follow. A glossary explains
important terms that are specific to the South African wine
industry.
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