South Africa –1659 were 1 st grapes brought by Dutch and French Settlers –Wines from SA have been popular in Europe but only now in the 1990s have they gained notoriety in America –This is due to sanctions on aparthied –Constantia was Napoleans favorite area –Most wines are made in Co-ops the better wines in private wineries –On bottles if it says Fume = wood aged –If it says Sauvignon Blanc = Stainless Steel –Constantia, on the tip of the cape; known for chardonnay and sauvignon Blanc –Stellenbosch; known for Pinotage, sparkling wines and sweet noble rot –Paarl; Chenin Blanc, and becoming more popular are chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc 2 degrees hotter than Stellenbosch with Mediterranean climate Maritime climate with breezes from Atlantic and Indian Oceans Soils are of gravel, granite, clay, sand & shale Herbal, smoky, gunflint, gooseberry, fresh lime flavors Sweet fruit with high acidity South Africa