2016 South Africa

Question 1

Name the most planted red grape in South Africa

Answer 1

Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc is the most planted white

Question 2

In what South African region can the Hamilton Russell winery be found?

Answer 2

It is in the town of Hermanus which is in the Hemel-en-Arde Valley Ward in the Walker Bay District of the Cape South Coast region of Western Cape Geographic unit……

Question 3

Name the main river that runs through the Paarl wine district

Answer 3

The Berg River

Question 4

Polkadraai Hills is a sub-region of this well-known South African wine district

Answer 4

It is a ward in the Stellenbosch district of the coastal region of the Western Cape geographical unit

Question 5

Name four wards of the Walker Bay district

Answer 5

Hemel-en-Arde Valley, Hemel-en-Arde Ridge, Upper Hemel-en-Arde Valley, Stanford Foothills, Bot River, Sunday’s Glen

Question 6

Name the South African ward where the most brandy is produced

Answer 6

Worcester district in the Breede River Valley region of the Western Cape Geographical unit

Question 7

In what South African region can the Buitenverwachting winery be found?

Answer 7

It is in the ward of Constantia in the district of the Cape Peninsula in the coastal region of the Western Cape Geo Unit

Question 8

Name the South African wine district that can be found in the Hottentots Holland Mountains

Answer 8

These Mountains affect the districts of Overberg and most importantly the new district of Elgin (former ward of Overberg) as it is situated at the base of the mountains. A producer would be PAUL CLUVER, OAK VALLEY or IONA VIneyards

Question 9

From what South African district does over 80% of all vine cuttings come from?

Answer 9

Stellenbosch District of the Coastal Region of the Western Cape Geo Unit

Question 10

When were the first vines in the Plettenberg Bay district planted?

Answer 10

2000, Plettenberg bay is a district in the Cape South Coast region of the Western Cape Geo Unit

Question 11

Which South African district produces the most wine by volume?

Answer 11

Worcester at 20%. It is a district of the Breede River Valley region in the Western Cape Geo unit

Question 12

What was Abraham Perold’s job when he created the Pinotage grape?

Answer 12

A Professor at a university

Question 13

Tulbagh is surrounded on three sides by three separate mountains, name two

Answer 13

Witzenberg, Groot Winterhoek, and Obiekwaberg Mountains

Question 14

Name the predominant soil type found in Walker Bay

Answer 14

predominantly weathered shales

Question 15

Name the two wards that make up the Cape Peninsula district

Answer 15

Constantia and Hout Bay are the districts of the Cape Peninsula

Question 16

In what year did Abraham Perold create the Pinotage clone?

Answer 16

1925

Question 17

If a vintage appears on a South African wine label, what percentage must be from that vintage?

Answer 17

A minimum 85% of the stated vintage must be in the wine

Question 18

Which is the correct order from largest to smallest?
A.Geographical Unit, Region, District, Ward
B. Geographical Unit, Region, Ward, District
C. Region, Geographical Unit, District, Ward
D. Region, District, Geographical Unit, Ward

Answer 18

A is correct Geo Unit - Region - District - Ward

Question 19

Western Cape’s coolest district is;
Bot River
Walker Bay
Cape Aghulhas
Plettenberg Bay

Answer 19

Cape Aghulhas because it is the Western Cape’s southern most district

Question 20

Name the most planted WHITE grape in South Africa;

Answer 20

Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted red

Question 21

The climate of the Western Cape could best be described as;

Answer 21

Mediterranean, warm, sunny growing seasons, although the Benguela Current flows north from Antarctica to cool the coastal areas. The Cape Doctor, a notoriously strong southeasterly wind, blows across the Western Cape throughout the spring and summer, inhibiting fungal disease and moderating temperature—but also ferociously battering the vines.

Question 22

Match the following wineries with their respective districts; (you can use one district more than once if necessary)
Kanonkop				\_\_\_\_\_ Paarl
Nederburg			\_\_\_\_\_ Walker Bay
DeMorgenzon		\_\_\_\_\_ Elgin
Hamilton Russell		\_\_\_\_\_ Stellenbosch
Paul Cluver				\_\_\_\_\_ Constantia

Answer 22

Kanonkop  --  Stellenbosch 
Nederburg  --  Paarl 
DeMorgenzon  --  Stellenbosch
Hamilton Russell  --  Walker Bay 
Paul Cluver  --  Elgin

Question 23

Name the top red and white grapes in Stellenbosch;

Answer 23

Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc

Question 24

The South African term for Vin de Liqueur is?

Answer 24

Jerepiko (also spelled Jerepigo)

Question 25

What is the minimum residual sugar content for South African wines labeled “late harvest”?

Answer 25

The residual sugar content shall be at least 20g/l

Question 26

If you purchased a case of wine that cost you $18.00 per bottle, what would you charge for a glass to reach the respective pour cost? 6 ounce pours
20% __________
25% __________
33% __________

Answer 26

20% = $21.60

25% = $17.28

33% = $12.96

Question 27

You have just become the wine buyer at an established restaurant. One of the first directives given to you by the owner is to reduce inventory on the high end selections-without affecting your pour cost in three months. Name three methods you would institute to achieve this directive;

Answer 27

x

Question 28

Its wedding season and a soon to be bride and her parents are meeting with you to decide on wine to be served for the reception. There will be approximately 150 guests and they want to serve a sparkling (for the toast), white and red wine. First, how many bottles of each will you need if each person will consume approximately 1 glass of sparkling and white wine and two glasses of red wine? Second, they are under a tight budget and don’t want to spend more than $24.00 per bottle ($6.00 your cost) and they want the brand to be recognizable. Name 3 brands that would serve your purpose.
Question #1 sparkling wine _____ bottles, white wine _____ bottles, red wine _____ bottles
Question #2…what brands

Answer 28

38 bottles of sparkling
38 bottles of white
76 bottles of red
based on 4 pours per bottle at 6 oz per pour

anything marriott gold standard!