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1
Q

Constantia is best known for which style of wine?

A

Dessert

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2
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Which of the following is not a geographical unit of wine production in South Africa?
Northern Cape

Western Cape

Southern Cape

Eastern Cape

Kwazulu-Natal

A

Southern Cape

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3
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Klein Karoo is best known for what style of wines?

A

Fortified

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4
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Which of the following is the oldest of the Cape’s winegrowing areas?
Stellenbosch

Constantia

Franschhoek Valley

Paarl

A

Constantia

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5
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Although South Africa’s wine history extends back several hundred years, its modern history did not really begin until the end of Apartheid in the early ________.

A

1990s

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6
Q

Select the WO district(s) located in the Coastal Region.
Stellenbosch

Paarl

Walker Bay

Franschhoek Valley

A

Stellenbosch
Paarl
Franschhoek Valley

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7
Q

Put the following South African geographical designations in order of size (1 = smallest, 4 = largest).
District
Ward
Geographical Unit
Region

A

Ward
District
Region
Geographical Unit

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8
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True or False : Most of South Africa’s wine regions are located within the Northern Cape.

A

False!

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9
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________ is South Africa’s most planted red grape variety.

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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10
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Which of the following regions surrounds South Africa’s Cape Town?
Breede River Valley

Klein Karoo

Coastal Region

Cape South Coast

Olifants River Region

A

Costal Region

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11
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Swartland is located within which of the following regions?
Klein Karoo

Olifants River Region

Breede River Valley

Coastal Region

Cape South Coast

A

Coastal Region

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12
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Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and what other grape?

A

Cinsault

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13
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Methode Cap Classique wines must be made in which sparkling wine technique?

A

Traditional Method

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14
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True or False : Certified Wines of Origin (WO) must contain 85% of the stated cultivar and vintage.

A

True

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15
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Stellenbosch is located within which WO Region of South Africa?

A

Costal Region

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16
Q

In which century were the first vineyards planted in South Africa?

A

17th Century

17
Q

What is the most planted grape variety in South Africa?

A

Chenin Blanc

18
Q

Where is Constantia?

A

Costal Region

19
Q

True or False : South Africa’s grape-growing season occurs between April and September.

A

False

20
Q

True or False : The inland continental zones are more ideal for viticulture in South Africa than the regions along the coast.

A

False

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