South Africa

Question 1

First Vineyard in South Africa was established in________?

Answer 1

1652

Question 2

If an area of production appears on the label, _____% of the grapes must come from the stated area.

Answer 2

100%

Question 3

The “Wine of Origin (WO) “ system was introduced in_______?

Answer 3

1973

Question 4

Describe the Climate of “Western Cape”?

Answer 4

Mediterranean with warm sunny growing season.

Question 5

The _______ current flows north from Antarctica to cool the coastal areas.

Answer 5

Benguela

Question 6

The __________ south easternly wind, blows across “Western Cape” throughout spring and summer, inhibiting fungal disease & moderating the temperature.

Answer 6

Cape Doctor

Question 7

List the Cape’s southernmost district, that offers the coolest climate of the country?

Answer 7

Cape Agulhas

Question 8

What is the climate in the northern Cape production areas along the “Orange River” suitable for bulk wines?

Answer 8

Hot, arid climate

Question 9

List the most planted white variety in South Africa, known locally as “Steen”?

Answer 9

Chenin Blanc

Question 10

Cinsault & Pinot Noir where crossed to create the grape variety _________ by Professor Abraham Perold in 1924.

Answer 10

Pinotage