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1
Q

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

Stellenbosch (Missed)
Paarl (Your Answer)
Walker Bay (Your Answer)
Franschhoek Valley (Your Answer)

A

Stellenbosch

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Vin de Constance wines are made with which of the following grapes?
Sauvignon Blanc
Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains
Sémillon
Chenin Blanc

A

Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains

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3
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Where is Constantia?
Coastal Region
Olifants River Region
Overberg
Breede River Valley
Klein Karoo

A

Coastal Region

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4
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Stellenbosch is located within which WO Region of South Africa?
Coastal Region
Swartland
Eastern Cape
Cape South Coast

A

Coastal Region

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5
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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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6
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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

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7
Q

Klein Karoo is best known for what style of wines?
Dry red
Fortified
Sparkling
Dry white

A

Fortified

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8
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Swartland is located within which of the following regions?
Klein Karoo
Olifants River Region (Your Answer)
Breede River Valley
Coastal Region
Cape South Coast

A

Coastal Region

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9
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Certified Wines of Origin (WO) must contain 85% of the stated cultivar and vintage.
True/False

A

True

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10
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________ is South Africa’s most planted red grape variety.
Pinotage
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Cabernet Sauvignon

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

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11
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What is the most planted grape variety in South Africa?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinotage
Chenin Blanc
Colombard

A

Chenin Blanc

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12
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The inland continental zones are more ideal for viticulture in South Africa than the regions along the coast.
True/False

A

False

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13
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In which century were the first vineyards planted in South Africa?
17th century
18th century
19th century
20th century

A

17th century

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14
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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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15
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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16
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_______ produces the Bordeaux-style blend known as “Rubicon.”

A

Meerlust Estate

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17
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What percentage of grapes must originate from a WO area in order to include it on a label?

A

100%

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18
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The Stellenbosch and Paarl WO districts are separated by ______ Mountain

A

Simonsberg

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19
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Order the following WO districts from coolest to warmest climate. (1 = coolest, 4 = warmest).
A. Swartland
B. Cape Agulhas
C. Calitzdorp
D. Stellenbosch

A

Cape Agulhas
Stellenbosch
Swartland
Calitzdorp

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20
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Breedekloof, Worcester, and Robertson are districts within which WO region?
Klein Karoo
Breede River Valley
Coastal Region
Cape South Coast
Olifants River Region

A

Breede River Valley

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21
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Match the following producers to their region of origin.
A. Boekenhoutskloof
B. Meerlust
C. Groot Constantia
D. Hamilton Russell

  1. Constantia
  2. Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
  3. Franschhoek Valley
  4. Stellenbosch
A

A. Stellenbosch
B. Franschhoek Valley
C. Constantia
D. Hemel-en-Aarde Valley

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22
Q

In Methode Cap Classique (MCC) wines, Pinotage is commonly employed alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the blends.
True/False

A

False

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23
Q

Elgin, Cape Agulhas, and Walker Bay are districts within which WO region?
Klein Karoo
Breede River Valley
Coastal Region
Cape South Coast
Olifants River Region

A

Cape South Coast

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24
Q

Rust en Vrede, Neil Ellis, Kanonkop, and De Toren are all located in which of the following districts?
Swartland
Paarl
Stellenbosch
Franschhoek Valley

A

Stellenbosch

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25
Q

The Western Cape’s southernmost district is:
Paarl
Cape Agulhas (Your Answer)
Worcester
Franschoek Valley

A

Cape Agulhas

26
Q

Paarl is located to the ________________ of Stellenbosch.
South
Northwest
Northeast
West

A

Northeast

27
Q

The most planted white grape in Stellenbosch is:
Chenin Blanc
Colombard
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

A

Sauvignon Blanc

28
Q

Match the following wine growing areas to the type of area they were classified as under the Wines of Origin (WO) scheme.
A. Kwazalu-Natal
B. Simonsberg-Paarl
C. Franschhoek Valley
Klein Karoo Geographical Unit
1. Ward
2. Region
3. Geographical Unit
4. District

A

A. Geographical Unit
B. Ward
C. District
D. Region

29
Q

Due to the _____ Current, South Africa’s coastal climate is cooler than its latitude suggests.

A

Benguela

30
Q

“Trilogy” is a famous Bordeaux blend produced by ______________ Wine Estate.

A

Warwick

31
Q

The historical Vin de Constance styles are fortified dessert wines made from botrytized Muscat de Frontignan grapes.
True/False

A

False

32
Q

Muscat de Frontignan is also known as:
Muscat Blanc á Petit Grains
Muscat de Alexandria
Muscat Ottonel
Muscadelle

A

Muscat Blanc á Petit Grains

33
Q

Citrusdal Mountain and Citrusdal Valley are districts within which WO region?
Klein Karoo
Breede River Valley
Coastal Region
Cape South Coast
Olifants River Region

A

Olifants River Region

34
Q

Hanepoot is a South African synonym for which of the following grape varieties?
Chenin Blanc
Pinotage
Bukettraube
Muscat de Alexandria

A

Muscat de Alexandria

35
Q

Which of the following is/are NOT common in the production of Pinotage?

A. Blending Pinotage into “Cape Blends” alongside Bordeaux and Rhône varieties
B. Stainless steel aging
C. Fermenting on highly toasted oak staves to impart a strong mocha character
D. Whole cluster fermentation
E. Saignée-style Rosés

A

Stainless steel aging
Whole cluster fermentation

36
Q

Match the following wines to their producer.
A. Paul Sauer
B. 1694 Classification
C. Columella
D. Rubicon
E. Fusion V

  1. Meerlust
  2. De Toren
  3. Sadie Family Wines
  4. Rust en Vrede
  5. Kanonkop
A

A. Kanonkop
B. Rust en Vrede
C. Sadie Family Wines
D. Meerlust
E. De Toren

37
Q

Select the region(s) along the coast of False Bay.

Stellenbosch
Paarl
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Lutzville
Constantia

A

Constantia
Stellenbosch

38
Q

For the term “Single Vineyard Wine” to be listed on a label of South African wine, what must also be true? (Select all that apply)

A. Vineyard must be planted with a single variety
B. Vineyard must be less than six hectares in size
C. Vineyard must be organically farmed
D. 100% of grapes used must be sourced from that vineyard
E. Average vine age must be greater than ten years

A

Vineyard must be planted with a single variety

Vineyard must be less than six hectares in size

100% of grapes used must be sourced from that vineyard

39
Q

Jerepigo is the South African name for __________ style(s).
Vin de Liqueur (VdL)
Late Harvest
Vin Doux Naturel
Sparkling

A

Vin de Liqueur (VdL)

40
Q

Somerset West is a major city in what South African wine district?
Franschhoek Valley
Stellenbosch
Paarl
Constantia

A

Stellenbosch

41
Q

Calitzdorp and Langeberg-Garcia are districts of what WO region?
Breede River Valley
Klein Karoo
Coastal Region
Cape South Coast

A

Klein Karoo

42
Q

Abraham Perold was responsible for
A. the revival of the Klein Constantia estate and the historic Vin de Constance style.
B. the successful crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault to create Pinotage in 1924.
C. founding the “mutually cooperative society” known as the KWV in 1923.
D. mapping the geographical boundaries of South Africa’s modern Wine of Origin (WO) scheme.

A

the successful crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault to create Pinotage in 1924.

43
Q

Malmesbury shale is the dominant soil type in:
Stellenbosch
Constantia
Franschhoek Valley
Swartland
Paarl

A

Swartland

44
Q

Cape Riesling is synonymous with:
Chenin Blanc
Crouchen Blanc
Riesling
Torrontés

A

Crouchen Blanc

45
Q

Select the activity(ies) the Koöperatieve Wijnbouwers Vereniging (KWV) was responsible for prior to its privatization in 1997.

Establishment of a “quota system,” which set production limits for individual farms

The establishment of the Wine of Origin (WO) scheme and the concept of the “estate” in South Africa.

Fixing the minimum price to be paid to farmers for their grapes, wine, or distillate.

Encouraging the production of high quality wines through a government incentive program

A

Establishment of a “quota system,” which set production limits for individual farms

Fixing the minimum price to be paid to farmers for their grapes, wine, or distillate.

46
Q

Select the WO district(s) previously a part of Paarl.

Wellington
Simonsberg-Paarl
Franschhoek Valley
Tygerberg
Boberg

A

Franschhoek Valley
Wellington

47
Q

The sole ward of Cape Agulhas is:
Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
Bot River
Elim
Sunday’s Glen
Buffeljags

A

Elim

48
Q

The largest of the Stellenbosch wards is:
Polkadrai Hills
Banghoek
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
Jonkershoek Valley
Papegaaiberg

A

Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

49
Q

What is the maximum percentage of new oak that can be used on a bottling labelled under the Swartland Independent Producers (SIP) certification?
10%
25%
50%
75%
There is no restriction for new oak.

A

25%

50
Q

The majority of Stellenbosch soils are derived from:
Granite
Sandstone
Shale
Limestone

A

Granite

51
Q

Worcester and Robertson are districts within which WO region?
Klein Karoo
Olifants River Region
Cape South Coast
Breede River Valley
Northern Cape

A

Breede River Valley

52
Q

Select the district(s) encompassed by the Boberg WO.

Stellenbosch
Paarl
Wellington
Tulbagh
Tygerberg
Franschhoek Valley

A

Paarl
Wellington
Tulbagh
Franschhoek Valley

53
Q

What is the most planted grape variety in Constantia?
Muscat de Frontignan (Your Answer)
Chenin Blanc
Muscat de Alexandria
Sauvignon Blanc

A

Sauvignon Blanc

54
Q

Traditional Constantia dessert wines are most similar in style to:
Muscat de Frontignan
Sauternes
Alsace Muscat VT
Rutherglen Muscat
Banyuls

A

Alsace Muscat VT

55
Q

Select the estate(s) established prior to the end of Apartheid.

Ernie Els
Rust en Vrede
Meerlust
Sadie Family Wines
Kanonkop
DeMorgenzon

A

Rust en Vrede
Meerlust
Kanonkop

56
Q

The _____________ geographical area contains no WO regions, but it does contain two districts, Sutherland-Karoo and Douglas.

A

Northern Cape

57
Q

Swartland has been more recently recognized for its:
A. abundance of low-yielding, old bush vines
B. brandy and fortified wine production
C. cool climate white wines
D. Methode Cap Classique (MCC) styles

A

abundance of low-yielding, old bush vines

58
Q

Which of the following is NOT prohibited for a wine labeled with the logo of the Swartland Independent Producers?
A. Commercial yeast innoculation
B. Acidification
C. Reverse osmosis
D. The inclusion of Bordeaux grape varieties as minor components of a blend
E. Vinification, maturation, or bottling outside of the Swartland boundaries

A

The inclusion of Bordeaux grape varieties as minor components of a blend

59
Q

Anthonij Rupert, Boekenhoutskloof, and Chamonix are all notable producers from what district?
Franschhoek Valley
Swartland
Stellenbosch
Paarl
Wellington

A

Franschhoek Valley

60
Q

As of 2021, Methode Cap Classique (MCC) wines are required to have a minimum lees contact period of _____________.
9 months
12 months
15 months
24 months

A

12 months

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