KwaZulu-Natal wine

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KwaZulu-Natal is designated as a Geographical Unit under the Wine of Origin classification of South African wine. It corresponds to the province of KwaZulu-Natal in the east of South Africa, which has an embryonic wine industry.

[edit] Style

It's too early to say, but Sauvignon Blanc has been among the first to show promise.

[edit] History

The first trials of Vitis vinifera in KwaZulu-Natal were in 1992 at Sunwich Port.[1]

Tiny and Judy van Niekerk set up the Stables Wine Estate in 2005.[1]

[edit] Wine of Origin

KwaZulu-Natal was designated as a Wine of Origin under the classification scheme of South African wine in August 2005.[1]

[edit] Geography

Altitude seems to be the key to getting good results - the climate is similar to Burgundy.

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[edit] Notes and references

  1. ^ a b c Kaiser, Clive. History of the KwaZulu-Natal Wine Industry. Stables Wine Estate. Retrieved on 2007-06-21.

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