A Brief History of Wine in South Africa
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12416705 |
|---|---|
| Authors | S K Estreicher (0000-0002-5119-1033, Texas Tech University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 504-537 |
| Publication date | 2014-06-30 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | European Review (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1062-7987 • E-ISSN: 1474-0575 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s1062798714000301 |
| OpenAlex | W2095275788 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 4 |
Vitis vinifera was first planted in South Africa by the Dutchman Jan van Riebeeck in 1655. The first wine farms, in which the French Huguenots participated – were land grants given by another Dutchman, Simon Van der Stel. He also established (for himself) the Constantia estate. The Constantia wine later became one of the most celebrated wines in the world. The decline of the South African wine industry in the late 1800s was caused by the combination of natural disasters (mildew, phylloxera) and the consequences of wars and political events in Europe. Despite the reorganization imposed by the KWV cooperative, recovery was slow because of the embargo against the Apartheid regime. Since the 1990s, a large number of new wineries – often small family operations – have been created. South African wines are now available in many markets. Some of these wines can compete with the best in the world
Biology · Economic history · Economics · Economy · Estate · Geography · Phylloxera · Political science · Politics · Vitis vinifera · Wine · Botanical Studies and Applications · History · Law · Horticulture
| Citations per year | 1.33 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |