South Africa

Question 1

What sweet wine was the darling of royals and intellectuals for much of the 18th and 19th century?

Answer 1

Constantia, VIN DE CONSTANCE, Klein Constance

Question 1

KWV?

Answer 1

Wijnbouwers Vereniging van Zuid-Afrika or Cooperative Winemakers Union of South Africa

Question 3

How many large wine zones does South Africa have?

Answer 3

Six

These are referred to as geographical units.

Question 4

Which wine zone in South Africa is important for fine wine?

Answer 4

Western Cape

It is located in the most southwesterly part of the continent.

Question 5

What are the five major regions included in the Western Cape?

Answer 5

• Coastal Region
• Cape South Coast
• Klein Karoo
• Olifants River
• Breede River Valley

These regions contribute to the wine production in the Western Cape.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: The Western Cape is located in the most _______ part of South Africa.

Answer 6

southwesterly

Question 7

True or False: The Western Cape is the only wine zone in South Africa that produces fine wine.

Answer 7

True