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Wines of The Southern Hemisphere: Australia, New Zealand & South Africa
Wines of The Southern Hemisphere: Australia, New Zealand & South Africa
Wines of The Southern Hemisphere: Australia, New Zealand & South Africa
Geographic indication
Super-Area Southeastern Australia
85% of grape varietal on label, region specific
85% of blend, list in order
Generic labels are not permitted
95% vintage
Show Reserve, must win an award from a
competition
Wood-Matured aged in new or young casks
Australia: Labeling Laws
Cabernet 4 9 13
Merlot 1 5 7
Pinotage 2 7 6
Shiraz 1 6 10
TOTAL RED 16 36 44
Age of SA Vines in 2007
South Africa:
Wine Regions (WO) and Districts
Coastal Region
Stellenbosch
Paarl
Constantia
Klein Karoo