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South Africa Flashcards

1
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What is the oldest of all New World regions

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South Africa

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2
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When was SAWIT created

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1999

More quality focused approach

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3
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When did the KVW lose control of winemaking in South Africa

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1997

Tyrannical and pushed for bulk/lower quality

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4
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What % of stated variety and vintage is required in South Africa

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85%

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5
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What % of stated WO (place of origin) is required in South Africa

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100%

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6
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What is Cap Classique in South Africa

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traditional method sparkling wines from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and sometimes Chenin Blanc

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7
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Who is the most famous producer of Cap Classique wines in South Africa

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Graham Beck

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8
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Major white varieties in South Africa (3)

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Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc

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9
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Main red varieties in South Africa (3)

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz
Pinotage

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10
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Secondary white varieties in South Africa (3)

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Colombard (forbrandy)

Hanepoot (Muscat ofAlexandria)

Semillon

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11
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Secondary red varieties in South Africa (2)

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Cinsault
Pinot Noir

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12
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South Africa location including parallel

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Southern tip of the African continent

Capetown lies on the 34th parallel south, in line with the Eyrie Peninsula of South Australia, and close to Margaret River

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13
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Most important mountains in the Coastal Region of South Africa (3)

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Cederberg
Bolands
Langeberg

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14
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Most important rivers in South Africa (3)

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Breede
Sonderend
Olifants

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15
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Major bodies of water in South Africa

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Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
False Bay
Walker Bay

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16
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South Africa climate

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Mediterranean (Western Cape)

Cooler near Walker Bay

Hotter and more arid farther inland.

Continental: Breede River Valley with extremely hot summers

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17
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What is the Benguela Current

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flows from the south bringing cool air

18
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South Africa soils

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Soils vary

Stellenbosch: red and yellow-brown Tukulu (acidic, decomposed granite) and Oakleaf (sandy loam and clay)

Surrounding areas: granite hills, sandstone, Malmsbury shale

Rivers: Alluvial soils

19
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When was the first wine bottled in South Africa

20
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When was the KVW formed

21
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Major villages of the Coastal Region (5)

A

Cape Town
Stellenbosch
Paarl
Worcester
Swellendam

22
Q

Major villages of the Northern Cape (3)

A

Hartswater
Rietrivier
Lower Orange

23
Q

Major producer in Constantia (1)

A

Klein Constantia

24
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What is Vin de Constance

A

late harvest dessert wine without botrytis, made from Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains

25
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Major producers/wines of Stellenbosch (6)

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Tokara “Telos”: Cabernet Sauvignon

De Toren “The Black Lion”: Shiraz

De Toren “Expression Unique Book 17”: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec

Kanonkop “Black Label”: Pinotage

Meerlust “Rubicon”: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet

FrancWarwick Estate “Triology”: Cabernet Franc

26
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Major producer/wine of Franschhoek (1)

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Boekenhoutskloof: Sémillon

27
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Major producer/wines of Swartland (2)

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Sadie Family “Palladius”: Chenin Blanc, Viognier

Sadie Family “Columella”: Mouvedre, Syrah

28
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Major producers/wines of Walker Bay (2)

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Crystallum “Cuvée Cinéma”: Pinot Noir

Hamilton Russell Vineyards: Pinot Noir

29
Q

Districts of Breede River Valley Region (3)

A

Worchester District

Breedekloof District

Robertson District:

30
Q

Main grapes of Breede River Valley District (3)

A

Chardonnay
Colombard
Cabernet Sauvignon

31
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Districts of Cape South Coast Region (7)

A

Cape Agulhas District

Elgin District

Lower Duivenhoks River District

Overberg District

Plettenberg Bay District

Swellendam District

Walker Bay

32
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Districts of the Coastal Region (5)

A

Cape Town District

Darling District

Franschhoek Valley District

Lutzville Valley

Paarl District

33
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Wine styles and grapes of Stellenbosch District (5)

A

Cabernet Sauvignon & other Bordeaux varieties

Syrah

sparkling

fortified

dessert wines

34
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Wards in Stellenbosch District (9)

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Banghoek Ward
Bottelary Ward
Devon Valley Ward
Jonkershoek Ward
Papegaaiberg Ward
Polkadraai Hills Ward
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Ward
Vlottenberg Ward

35
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Swartland District grapes/styles (3) (3)

A

Chenin Blanc
Shiraz
Cabernet Sauvignon
sparkling
fortified
dessert wines

36
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Tulbagh District grapes/styles (2) (2)

A

Chenin Blanc
Shiraz
sparkling
dessert wines

37
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Wellington District grapes (2)

A

Chenin Blanc
Shiraz

38
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Klein Karoo Region Districts (2)

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Calitzdorp District
Langeberg-Garcia District:

39
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Olifants River Region Districts (2)

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Citrusdal Mountain District

Citrusdal Valley District

40
Q

Central Orange River Region GI’s (4)

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Eastern Cape GI
Free State GI
KwaZulu-Natal GI
Limpopo GI

41
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Paarl grapes (3)

A

Chenin Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah

42
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Capetown grapes and wine styles (2) (2)

A

Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon
sparkling
sweet wines from Muscat (Vin deConstance)

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