42 WSET3_SouthAfrica Flashcards
In which year did apartheid end in South Africa?
1994
What is the name of the famous sweet wine of South Africa?
Vin de Constance
From which varietal is vin de constance made?
Muscat of Alexandria
In which year did KWV dominance end in South Africa?
1997
Which white varietal was traditionally dominant in South Africa, but has been widely replanted?
Chenin Blanc
Which Geographical Unit holds 95% of vineyards in South Africa?
Western Cape
What is the name of the scheme promoting sustainable development in SA?
IPW (Integrated Production of Wine)
In which year did the Wine of Origin system start?
1973
What are the four (non strictly) hierarchical levels within the WO system?
Geographical Unit, Regions, Districts, Wards, Estates
Which are the 5 regions within Western Cape Geographical Unit?
Coastal, Breede River, Klein Karoo, Olifants River, Boberg
Which region may produce only fortified wines?
Boberg
Which are the 3 most important districts within the Coastal region?
Stellenbosch, Paarl, Swaartland
In which district is the Constantia ward?
None
What is the local name of Chenin Blanc in SA?
Steen
Which district is well known for quality red wines, particularly cabernet, merlot and syrah?
Stellenbosch
What is the name of the bay which pushes cool air into the wards of Stellenbosch?
False Bay
What is the name of the seasonal South Easterly wind?
Cape Doctor
Which antarctic current provides a cooling effect on the coastal region?
Benguela current
For which two white varietals is Stellenbosch best known?
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
What is the name of the mountain range above Paarl?
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From which varietals is Pinotage a crossing?
Cinsault and Pinot Noir
Which district used to be known for bulk wine, but now produces quality wines from old vine chenin and syrah?
Swaartland
Which district is well known for top quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir?
Walker Bay district
What is the local name of Muscat of Alexandria grape in SA?
Hanepoot
Which ward is important in the cool climate region of the Overberg district?
Elgin Ward
Which ward is known for Sauvignon Blanc in the Cape Agulhas district?
Elin Ward
Which Breede River district is known for volume wine production for distillation from Chenin and Colombard grapes?
Worcester
Name the 7 DACs of Austria
TBC?
Which warm, high volume Region is known for sweet, red, fortified wine?
Klein Karoo
Which Breede River district is known for quality cooler climate varietals in addition to volume wines?
Robertson
