South Africa

Question 1

State and explain four climatic influences of the Western Cape in South Africa that make
grape production possible: (12 marks)

Answer 1

1. Vineyards located between 27 and 35 degrees ensure sufficient sunlight and warm
2. Benguela current from the Southern Ocean brings cool air up from the Antarctic to
   balance the heat and warmth
3. The Cape Doctor, a south easterly wind often adds to this current cooling areas in land
   by a few degrees thus balancing the heat and warmth
4. Expansive mountain ranges across the Western Cape are a source of cooler mountain air, in addition to creating cooler higher-altitude sites and creating shadowed areas
   creating cooler temperatures in those sites

Question 2

Name all areas in South Africa that are well-known for quality Sauvignon Blanc (5 marks)
What climatic condition makes these areas well-suited to Sauvignon Blanc production (3
marks)

Answer 2

Constantia, Durbanville, Elgin, Elim, Walker Bay
They are coastal areas that experience cooling sea breezes such as the Benguela current or
the Cape Doctor

Question 3

Where in South Africa is this wine from? (1 marks) What factors in the vineyard account for
this wine being premium? (4 marks)

Swarland Wine of Origin CHENIN Blanc Mullineux Old Vines

Answer 3

Swartland

The Swartland is an are well-known for old vine Chenin Blanc, which is often dry-farmed
(without irrigation) which lowers yields and enhances the concentration of the wine