Africa Flashcards
When were the first vines planted in South Africa and when was the first wine made?
a) 1655
b) 1659
What circumstance initially spurred wine production in South Africa?
It’s location as major replenishing station for ships sailing around around Africa to and from Europe and the colonies.
Where were vines in South Africa originally planted and by whom?
a) Just outside Constantia
b ) Governor of Cape Town, Simon van der Stel
Which group of French refugees settled in South Africa to escape religious persecution and what area did they found?
a) Huguenots
b) Franschhoek
Name 4 things that adversely affected the wine industry of South Africa over the years?
1) the opening of the Suez Canal
2) Phylloxera and Oidium
3) the KWV quota system
4) apartheid and international boycotts
What is the climate southwest of Cape Town?
Mediterranean
Name two moderating influences in South Africa?
1) the Benguela Current
2) the Cape Doctor
What is interesting about the soils of South Africa?
They are some of the oldest soils on earth, traceable to the first supercontinent one billion years ago.
What is “Cape Riesling” now called?
Crouchen Blanc
What is the leading grape of South Africa and what is its local name?
a) Chenin Blanc
b) Steen
What is Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains known as in South Africa?
Muscat Frontignan
What is Pinotage?
A cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault specifically developed for the climate of South Africa.
What is a Cape Blend?
30% - 70% Pinotage blended with traditional Bordeaux varietals.
What percentage of vineyards are located in the Western Cape?
95%
What is the appellation system in South Africa known as what are it’s requirements?
a) Wine of Origin
b) 100% of grapes must be from stated region, 85% from stated variety or vintage
Within the ___________ Cape, the _____________ Region is divided into _________ districts.
a) Western
b) Coastal
c) 9
What is one of the oldest and most respected winegrowing areas of the Coastal Region?
Stellenbosch
Which area of the Coastal region is home to some of the more familiar South Africa brands?
Paarl
Which district in the Coastal Region still displays its early French influence in term of varietals grown?
Franschhoek
Which Ward in the Coastal Region has a cool maritime climate and decomposed granite soils?
Constantia
What is Vin de Constance and which two wineries continue to produce it?
a) a luscious, Muscat-based sweet white wine
b) Groot Constantia and Klein Constantia
Which rugged district of the Coastal Region is known for dry farming and untrellised bush vines?
Swartland
Which up and coming district of the Cape South Coast Region allows for slow ripening of grapes due to altitude?
Elgin
Which Cape South Coast Region area is one of the most maritime influenced and is known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay?
Walker Bay
What is Breed River Valley best known for?
Traditionally, fortified and dessert wines, but recently Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Which Breed River Valley district is known as the Valley of Vines and Roses?
Robertson
Which 3 countries in North Africa grow the most wine?
1) Algeria
2) Morocco
3) Tunisia
What are the different types of appellations that comprise the WO system, from largest to smallest?
a) GI
b) region
c) district
d) ward
What is a Noble Late Harvest wine in South Africa?
A late harvest, Botrytis-affect wine made from Muscat Blanc or Chenin Blanc
