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

A

Coastal Region

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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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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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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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Q

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

A

Fortified

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

A

True

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

A

Chenin Blanc

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

A

Meerlust Estate

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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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The Stellenbosch and Paarl WO districts are separated by ______ Mountain

A

Simonsberg

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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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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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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
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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
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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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The Western Cape's southernmost district is: Paarl Cape Agulhas (Your Answer) Worcester Franschoek Valley
Cape Agulhas
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Paarl is located to the ________________ of Stellenbosch. South Northwest Northeast West
Northeast
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The most planted white grape in Stellenbosch is: Chenin Blanc Colombard Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
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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. Geographical Unit B. Ward C. District D. Region
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Due to the _____ Current, South Africa's coastal climate is cooler than its latitude suggests.
Benguela
30
"Trilogy" is a famous Bordeaux blend produced by ______________ Wine Estate.
Warwick
31
The historical Vin de Constance styles are fortified dessert wines made from botrytized Muscat de Frontignan grapes. True/False
False
32
Muscat de Frontignan is also known as: Muscat Blanc á Petit Grains Muscat de Alexandria Muscat Ottonel Muscadelle
Muscat Blanc á Petit Grains
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Citrusdal Mountain and Citrusdal Valley are districts within which WO region? Klein Karoo Breede River Valley Coastal Region Cape South Coast Olifants River Region
Olifants River Region
34
Hanepoot is a South African synonym for which of the following grape varieties? Chenin Blanc Pinotage Bukettraube Muscat de Alexandria
Muscat de Alexandria
35
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
Stainless steel aging Whole cluster fermentation
36
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. Kanonkop B. Rust en Vrede C. Sadie Family Wines D. Meerlust E. De Toren
37
Select the region(s) along the coast of False Bay. Stellenbosch Paarl Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Lutzville Constantia
Constantia Stellenbosch
38
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
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
Jerepigo is the South African name for __________ style(s). Vin de Liqueur (VdL) Late Harvest Vin Doux Naturel Sparkling
Vin de Liqueur (VdL)
40
Somerset West is a major city in what South African wine district? Franschhoek Valley Stellenbosch Paarl Constantia
Stellenbosch
41
Calitzdorp and Langeberg-Garcia are districts of what WO region? Breede River Valley Klein Karoo Coastal Region Cape South Coast
Klein Karoo
42
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.
the successful crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault to create Pinotage in 1924.
43
Malmesbury shale is the dominant soil type in: Stellenbosch Constantia Franschhoek Valley Swartland Paarl
Swartland
44
Cape Riesling is synonymous with: Chenin Blanc Crouchen Blanc Riesling Torrontés
Crouchen Blanc
45
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
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.
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Select the WO district(s) previously a part of Paarl. Wellington Simonsberg-Paarl Franschhoek Valley Tygerberg Boberg
Franschhoek Valley Wellington
47
The sole ward of Cape Agulhas is: Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge Bot River Elim Sunday's Glen Buffeljags
Elim
48
The largest of the Stellenbosch wards is: Polkadrai Hills Banghoek Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Jonkershoek Valley Papegaaiberg
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
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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.
25%
50
The majority of Stellenbosch soils are derived from: Granite Sandstone Shale Limestone
Granite
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Worcester and Robertson are districts within which WO region? Klein Karoo Olifants River Region Cape South Coast Breede River Valley Northern Cape
Breede River Valley
52
Select the district(s) encompassed by the Boberg WO. Stellenbosch Paarl Wellington Tulbagh Tygerberg Franschhoek Valley
Paarl Wellington Tulbagh Franschhoek Valley
53
What is the most planted grape variety in Constantia? Muscat de Frontignan (Your Answer) Chenin Blanc Muscat de Alexandria Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
54
Traditional Constantia dessert wines are most similar in style to: Muscat de Frontignan Sauternes Alsace Muscat VT Rutherglen Muscat Banyuls
Alsace Muscat VT
55
Select the estate(s) established prior to the end of Apartheid. Ernie Els Rust en Vrede Meerlust Sadie Family Wines Kanonkop DeMorgenzon
Rust en Vrede Meerlust Kanonkop
56
The _____________ geographical area contains no WO regions, but it does contain two districts, Sutherland-Karoo and Douglas.
Northern Cape
57
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
abundance of low-yielding, old bush vines
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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
The inclusion of Bordeaux grape varieties as minor components of a blend
59
Anthonij Rupert, Boekenhoutskloof, and Chamonix are all notable producers from what district? Franschhoek Valley Swartland Stellenbosch Paarl Wellington
Franschhoek Valley
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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
12 months
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