2016 South Africa Flashcards
Name the most planted red grape in South Africa
Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc is the most planted white
In what South African region can the Hamilton Russell winery be found?
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……
Name the main river that runs through the Paarl wine district
The Berg River
Polkadraai Hills is a sub-region of this well-known South African wine district
It is a ward in the Stellenbosch district of the coastal region of the Western Cape geographical unit
Name four wards of the Walker Bay district
Hemel-en-Arde Valley, Hemel-en-Arde Ridge, Upper Hemel-en-Arde Valley, Stanford Foothills, Bot River, Sunday’s Glen
Name the South African ward where the most brandy is produced
Worcester district in the Breede River Valley region of the Western Cape Geographical unit
In what South African region can the Buitenverwachting winery be found?
It is in the ward of Constantia in the district of the Cape Peninsula in the coastal region of the Western Cape Geo Unit
Name the South African wine district that can be found in the Hottentots Holland Mountains
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
From what South African district does over 80% of all vine cuttings come from?
Stellenbosch District of the Coastal Region of the Western Cape Geo Unit
When were the first vines in the Plettenberg Bay district planted?
2000, Plettenberg bay is a district in the Cape South Coast region of the Western Cape Geo Unit
Which South African district produces the most wine by volume?
Worcester at 20%. It is a district of the Breede River Valley region in the Western Cape Geo unit
What was Abraham Perold’s job when he created the Pinotage grape?
A Professor at a university
Tulbagh is surrounded on three sides by three separate mountains, name two
Witzenberg, Groot Winterhoek, and Obiekwaberg Mountains
Name the predominant soil type found in Walker Bay
predominantly weathered shales
Name the two wards that make up the Cape Peninsula district
Constantia and Hout Bay are the districts of the Cape Peninsula
In what year did Abraham Perold create the Pinotage clone?
1925
If a vintage appears on a South African wine label, what percentage must be from that vintage?
A minimum 85% of the stated vintage must be in the wine
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
A is correct Geo Unit - Region - District - Ward
Western Cape’s coolest district is; Bot River Walker Bay Cape Aghulhas Plettenberg Bay
Cape Aghulhas because it is the Western Cape’s southern most district
Name the most planted WHITE grape in South Africa;
Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted red
The climate of the Western Cape could best be described as;
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.
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
Kanonkop -- Stellenbosch Nederburg -- Paarl DeMorgenzon -- Stellenbosch Hamilton Russell -- Walker Bay Paul Cluver -- Elgin
Name the top red and white grapes in Stellenbosch;
Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc
The South African term for Vin de Liqueur is?
Jerepiko (also spelled Jerepigo)
What is the minimum residual sugar content for South African wines labeled “late harvest”?
The residual sugar content shall be at least 20g/l
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% __________
20% = $21.60
25% = $17.28
33% = $12.96
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;
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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
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!
