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General S.A. Information Flashcards

1
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Who founded Cape Town and when?

A

Jan van Riebeeck of the Dutch East India Company in 1655.

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What group of people vastly improved the winemaking of the Dutch?

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The French Huguenots

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Who initially owned the Constantia estate?

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Governor Simon van der Stel

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4
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What was Contstantia’s famous wine?

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Vin de Constance

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5
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What was the base of the red and white Vin de Constance?

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Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains and Muscat de Frontignan

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6
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Name two writers who wrote about Vin de Constance?

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Jane Austen and Charles Baudelaire

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7
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What had a negative effect on Vin de Constance in the latter half of the 19th century?

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Powdery mildew and phylloxera.

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8
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Who purchased Groot Constantia in 1885?

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The state of South Africa

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9
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What co-op formed in 1918?

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the KWV

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10
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What did the Wine and Spirits Control Act accomplish, and when?

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  1. fixed minimum prices, determined production areas and limits.
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11
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When did SA drinking habits shift from fortified wine to table wine?

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The mid 20th Century

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12
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When did Apartheid start?

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The late 1940s

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13
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When did Apartheid end?

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1994

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14
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Who and when did the South African wine appellation system start?

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2002

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15
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Where does South Africa currently rank in production?

A

9th

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16
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When was the Wine of Origin system introduced?

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1973

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17
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About how many cultivars are approved in South Africa?

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75

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18
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What is the minimum stated grape percentage?

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85

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19
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What is the minimum percentage for stated area?

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100

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20
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What is the descending order or production areas?

A

Geographical unit, region, district, ward

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21
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What appears on all bottles of wine that pass certification?

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A WO seal

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22
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What is the vineyard size requirement for a “Single Vineyard” Wine?

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Less than 6 hectares

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23
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What is the IPW?

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Integrated Production of Wine Scheme, which certifies sustainable wine growers.

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24
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What are the 5 large regions of South Africa?

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Eastern Cape
Western Cape
Northern Cape
Kwazulu-Natal
Limpopo
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25
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What is the latitude of the Western Cape?

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27-34

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26
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What flows from Antarctica and cools the coastal areas?

A

The Benguela Current

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27
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What is the strong Southeasterly Wind?

A

The Cape Doctor

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28
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What is the Cape’s southernmost district?

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Cape Agulhas

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29
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About how much of vineyards are Chenin Blanc?

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20%

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30
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What grape is Cape Riesling?

A

Crouchen Blanc

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31
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What is Hanepoot?

A

Muscat of Alexandria

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32
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Who created Pinotage?

A

Abraham Perold

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33
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What is South Africa’s most planted red grape?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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34
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What is a teinturier commonly used?

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Pontac

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35
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How many districts are in the Coastal Region? What are they?

A

9

Stellenbosch
Cape Peninsula
Tygerburg
Paarl
Tulbagh
Darling
Franschoek Valley
Wellington
Swartland
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36
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Which district was repealed in 2014?

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Cape Point

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37
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How many estates now occupy the Constantia vineyard?

A

5

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38
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What bay is south of Cape Town?

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False Bay

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39
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What is Stellenbosch’s nickname?

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The Town of oaks

40
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What are Stellenbosch’s most planted varieties?

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Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc

41
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Where is home to the KWV?

A

Paarl

42
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Who is the largest producer in Paarl?

A

Nederburg

43
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What are the 2 wards in Cape Peninsula?

A

Constantia

Hout Bay

44
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What are the 2 wards in Tygerburg?

A

Durbanville

Philadelphia

45
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What are the 2 wards in Paarl?

A

Simonsberg-Paarl

Voor Paardeberg

46
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What are the 7 wards of Stellenbosch?

A 
Jonkershoek Valley
Papegaaiberg
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Bottelary
Devon Valley
Banghoek
Polkadraai Hills
47
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What is the 1 ward of Darling?

A

Groenekloof

48
Q

What are the 3 wards of Swartland?

A

Riebeeksburg
Malmesbury
St Helena Bay

49
Q

What are the 3 districts of Breede River Valley?

A

Robertson
Worcester
Breedekloof

50
Q

What are the 9 wards of Robertson?

A 
Agterkliphoogte
Bonnievale
Boesmansriver
Eilandia
Hoopsrivier
Klaasvoogds
Le Chasseur
McGregor
Vinkrivier
51
Q

What are the 3 wards of Worcester?

A

Nuy
Scherpenheuvel
Hex River Valley

52
Q

What are the 2 wards of Breedekloof

A

Goudini

Slanghoek

53
Q

Swellendam shifted to what region?

A

Cape South Coast

54
Q

About how much of the country’s production does Breedekloof and Worcester account for?

A

20%

55
Q

What are the 2 districts of Klein Karoo?

A

Calitzdorp

Langeberg-Garcia

56
Q

What 5 wards are in Klein Karoo?

A 
Montagu
Tradouw
Tradouw Highlands
Upper Langkloof
Outeniqua
57
Q

What 3 districts are in Olifants River?

A

Lutzville Valley
Citrusdal Mountain
Citrusdal Valley

58
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What ward is in Lutzville Valley?

A

Koekenaap

59
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What ward is in Citrusdal Mountain?

A

Piekenierskloof

60
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What 3 wards are in Olifants River that are not in a district?

A

Spruitdrift
Vredendal
Bamboes Bay

61
Q

Where are South Africa’s highest elevation vineyards?

A

Cederberg

62
Q

What 6 districts are in the South Coast region?

A 
Overberg
Elgin
Walker Bay
Cape Agulhas
Plettenberg Bay
Swellendam
63
Q

What 4 wards are in Overberg?

A

Klein River
Theewater
Greyton
Elandskloof

64
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What 5 wards are in Walker Bay?

A 
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Sunday's Glen
Bot River
Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Stanford Foothills
65
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What ward is in Cape Agulhas?

A

Elim

66
Q

What 3 wards are in Swellendam?

A

Buffeljags
Stormsvlei
Malgas

67
Q

What 3 wards are in the Cape South Region, but are not in a district?

A

Herbertsdale
Napier
Stilbaai East

68
Q

Who are considered some top producers in South Africa?

A 
Mullineux Family
Klein Constantia
Sadie Family
MveMve Raats
Alheit Vineyards
Hamilton Russell
Miles Mossop
Rustenberg
Reyneke
Stark-Conde
69
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Describe Mullineux Family

A

Founded by Chris and Andrea Mullineux, who used to work at Tulbagh Mountain vineyard. True modernist innovators in Swartland, along with Eben Sadie.

Known for:
Straw Wine (Sweet Chenin Blanc Dessert)
Granite Syrah
Schist Syrah (these are from different parcels of land)

70
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Describe Klein Constantia

A

Part of the original Contsantia estate. Was a derelict estate in 1980, then purchased by Duggie Jooste. Present winemaker is Matthew Day.

Vin de Contance (dessert sweet Muscat - They’ve been using Acacia barrels for this since 2009.)
Perdblokke (Sauvignon Blanc - 1.27 ha single vineyard)

71
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Describe Sadie Family

A

Swartland winemakers, Eben Sadie. Known for more intellectual wines. Used to be involved in a project in Priorat.

Known for:
Kokerboom (Old Vine Series Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon)

T Voetpad (Semillon Blanc, Semillon Gris, Palomino, Chenin Blanc, Muscat)

Skerpioen (Chenin Blanc, Palomino)

Soldaat (Grenache)

Columella (possibly most famous South Africa wines)

72
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Mvemve Raats

A

Proprietors Bruwer Raats and Mzokhona Mvemve. Known for elegance and finesse.

MR de Compostella (Primary Cab Franc Bordelaise blend)

73
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Alheit Vineyards

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Made by Chris and Suzaan Alheit. Debuted their Chenin Blanc to high praise. Chris has worked in Mosel, St Emilion (Chateau Angelus), Napa.

Known for Cartology Bush Vines (92 Chenin Blanc/8 Semillon)

74
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Hamilton Russell

A

Walker Bay area winery. Extremely established and well known producer. Known for:

Pinot Noir from Hemel en Aarde Valley
Chardonnay

75
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Miles Mossop

A

Miles Mossop is the winemaker. Wines are very small in production and named after his children.

Known for:
Kika (Chenin Blanc Dessert)
Max (from Stellenbosch - Cab/Petit Verdot/Merlot)
Saskia (Dry - Chenin Blanc/Viognier/Clairette Blanc)

76
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Rustenberg

A

Giant in Stellenbosch production. Winemaker is Randolph Christian.

Known for:
John X Merriman (multi-batch in 225-liter French oak)
Peter Barlow (Cabernet Sauvignon)
Five Soldiers (Chardonnay, 70% new oak)

77
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Reyneke

A

In Polkadraai Hills in Stellenbosch. Winemaker is Rudiger Gretschel. Country’s only certified biodynamic producer.

Known for:
Capstone (Cab/Shiraz/Merlot)
Reserve Red (Syrah/Cab)
Syrah
Reserve White (Sauvignon Blanc)
Chenin Blanc (put in old oak, dry)
78
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Stark-Conde

A

In Jonkershoek Valley just east of the city of Stellenbosch. Winemaker is Jose Conde. Extremely hands on.

Known for:
Three Pines (Syrah)
Syrah
Pepin Conde Rowery Vineyards Pinot Noir

79
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2013 Vintage:

A

enjoyed a wet winter and warm summer. Humidity threatened rot during the harvest, but producers with the strongest nerve successfully waited for dryer conditions. Reds are particularly promising.

80
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2012 Vintage:

A

produced below average yields, but good quality fruit thanks to a dry, easy harvest period.

81
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2011 Vintage:

A

brought drought, resulting in reduced yields and particular concentration in reds. Not an auspicious vintage.

82
Q

2010 Vintage:

A

was cool and dry in spring until a very wet November. December was dry again, and warm too, allowing for good late ripening. Mildew was a problem in many areas, so quality is variable.

83
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2009 Vintage:

A

met with universal acclaim across all varieties.

84
Q

2008 Vintage:

A

created lighter than average wines, thanks to an especially cool growing season. Not an easy vintage, but the slow ripening process led to elegant examples from the best producers.

85
Q

2007 Vintage:

A

was ripe and rich, favouring Rhône varieties in particular.

86
Q

2006 Vintage:

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started coolly, meaning small berries with thick skins that led to great concentration. A strong vintage.

87
Q

2005 Vintage:

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was undistinguished, with reds slightly more favoured than whites.

88
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2004 Vintage:

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enjoyed cooler conditions than the norm, making for more restrained styles in both reds and whites.

89
Q

2003 Vintage:

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had temperatures several degrees below the average, with the best results coming from the earlier ripening varieties.

90
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2002 Vintage:

A

brought rain in abundance, leading to plentiful rot. Not a good vintage.

91
Q

2001 Vintage:

A

continued the run of hot vintages, and produced a very small harvest of concentrated reds. Tannins were generally softer than in 2000.

92
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2000 Vintage:

A

was the third hot year in a row. Whites were unimpressive, but reds were powerful and concentrated, with high tannic structure.

93
Q

What separates the coast from the high inland plateau?

A

The Great Escarpment

94
Q

What desert is in the north of South Africa?

A

the Kalahari

95
Q

What kind of mountains are the cape ranges?

A

Fold Mountains, formed by the folding of the continental shelf.

96
Q

What are the two major rivers of South Africa?

A

Limpopo (on and near the border of Zimbabwe)

Orange (some Northern Cape wine regions are on this river)

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