South Africa

Question 1

Pinotage is a cross between what two varieties?

Answer 1

Cinsaut and Pinot Noir

Question 2

What is the name for Chenin Blanc in South Africa?

Answer 2

Steen

Question 3

How much land is used for wine production in South Africa?

Answer 3

Just over 100 000 hectares, planted to 56% white varieties and 44% red.

Question 4

What are the most planted red varieties in South Africa?

Answer 4

Cabarnet Sauvignon (11%), Shiraz (10%), Pinotage (7.2%), Merlot (5.8%)

Question 5

What are the most planted white varieties in South Africa?

Answer 5

Chenin Blanc (18.6%), Sauvignon Blanc (10.5%) and Chardonnay (7.3%)

Question 6

Name ‘six big’ varieties in South Africa?

Answer 6

Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay for white wines and Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Pinotage for red wines.

Question 7

What is mean to say that Sauvignon Blanc is excessively methoxypyrazine driven?

Answer 7

Methoxypyrazine - displaying too much of the compound responsible for the variety’s grassy or herbaceous character

Question 8

Name two wine districts found in Cape South Coast Region of South Africa?

Answer 8

Walker Bay and Elgin

Question 9

Name two most important Wards in Cape Town?

Answer 9

Constantia and Durbanville

Question 10

Name most important Ward in Stellenbosch?

Answer 10

Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Question 11

What is Vin de Constance?

Answer 11

Dried Muscat dessert wine produced by Klein Constantia. District Cape Town

Question 12

What are the most important varieties in Constantia Ward?

Answer 12

Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz are the main varieties that are planted, with a notable absence of Pinot Noir, which fares less well in the windy conditions. False Bay is 10 km away bringing cooling sea breezes.

Question 13

Name South Africa’s largest wine and spirits producer?

Answer 13

Distell

Question 14

What are the most important varieties in Stellenbosch District?

Answer 14

Very good to outstanding quality, premium priced Cabernet Sauvignon and related blends, Shiraz and Chenin Blanc.

Question 15

What are the most important varieties in Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Ward?

Answer 15

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends and Pinotage. Higher diurnal range than the flatter Stellenbosch sites.

Question 16

What are the most important varieties in Franschhoek Valley District?

Answer 16

Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz are the most grown varieties, though old vine Semillon (some over 100 years old) is also present.

Question 17

What Cape Town District is home to some leading producers of Cap Classique sparkling wines?

Answer 17

Franschhoek

Question 18

What are the most important varieties in Swartland District?

Answer 18

Chenin Blanc and Shiraz. In recent years new wave of producers with common themes such as low yields, dry farming, often organic or biodynamic farming, old vines, ambient yeasts and maturation in old oak producing critically acclaimed wines demanding super-premium prices.

Question 19

What are the most important varieties in Cape South Coast Region?

Answer 19

Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Region is strongly influenced by the cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean.

Question 20

What are the most important varieties in Walker Bay Disctict?

Answer 20

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Question 21

What are the most important varieties in Elgin Disctict?

Answer 21

Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Shiraz do well here with a fresher, more fragrant style compared to further inland.