South Africa

Question 1

Explain the Wine of Origin System

Answer 1

• Geographical Unit
• Region
• District
• Ward
• Single Vineyard
• Addition of WO Seal

Question 2

Climate and Influences in South Africa

Answer 2

• Maritime on coast
• Mediterrenean to hot moving inlands
• Cooling Influences through the Indian and Atlantic Ocean (Benguela Current)
• Special Feature: Cape Doctor

Question 3

What is the Cape Doctor?

Answer 3

• dry and strong souteastern blowing wind
• Pest and disease control
• cooling effect during hot summers, prevents too quick ripening allowing slower developement of flavors and sugars
• when too strong, it can cause mechanical damage

Question 4

Old Vine Project

Answer 4

• Effort to preseve old vines and promote sustainable viticultural practices

Question 5

What is Cap Classique?

Answer 5

• traditional method sparkling wine
• primarily from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
• Graham Beck
• Mostly in Stellenbosch, Franschoek, Robertson, Elgin

Question 6

Subregions in the Western Cape GU

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Klein Karoo Region

Answer 7

• arid to semi arid climate
• large diurnal shift
• mountainous terrains
• Produces sweet fortified wines and brandy
• Port-style Wines
• Muscat (Hanepoot)

Question 8

Frankschoek District in the Coastal Region

Answer 8

• mediterranean climate, distinct seasons
• Valley setting surrounded by Franschhoek Mountains and Berg River flowing through the valley
• MCC: Methode Cap Classique
• SB, Chardy, Sem
• CS, Shiraz, Merlot

Question 9

Cape South Coast Region

Answer 9

• Cape Aguhlas
• Overberg
• Elgin
• Walker Bay

Question 10

Cape Aghulas

Answer 10

• Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion
• Syrah
• Soil: shale and koffieclip (ferricrete)

Question 11

Overberg

Answer 11

• Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, CB
• Pinot Noir, CS
• Soil: shale and sandstone

Question 12

What is the KWV?

Answer 12

• Koöperativieve Wijnbouwers vereiniing van Suid-Afrika
• creating wine laws and regulations

Question 13

Notable producers in South Africa

Answer 13

• Graham Beck
• Mulderbosch
• Hamilton Russell
• Klein Constantia:
• A.A. Badenhorst
• Eben Sadie: Co founder of Terroir al Limit, CB

Question 14

What is the South African Name for Chenin Blanc?

Answer 14

Steen

Question 15

Elgin District

Answer 15

• prominent for SB

Question 16

Walker Bay District

Answer 16

• home of Hamilton Russell Winery
• pioneer for burgundian varieties and Pinotage

Question 17

Graham Beck

Answer 17

• introduced second fermentation for sparklings to South Africa
• MCC Graham Beck Brut is iconic
• was poured for Nelson Mandela inauguration and Obama’s presidential victory

Question 18

Mulderbosch

Answer 18

• Est. 1989 in Stellenbosch
• elevated SB and CB
• Part of Premium Wine Movement

Question 19

A.A. Badenhorst

Answer 19

• revitalized Swartland Wine Region
• Natural and minimal intervention farming
• Championing old vines
• Founding member of Swartland Revolution

Question 20

Eben Sadie

Answer 20

• Pioneer for Swartland Wine Revolution
• natural and minimal intervention winemaking
• Focus on old vines
• Columella and Palladius

Question 21

What are the nine subregions in the Coastal Region?

Answer 21

• Stellenbosch
• Cape Town
• Paarl
• Tulbagh
• Darling
• Franschhoek Valley
• Wellington
• Swartland

Question 22

Constantia Wards lie in what District?

Answer 22

Cape Town District

Question 23

How many estates occupy the historic vineyard of Constantia?

Answer 23

5 estates

Question 24

Stellenbosch District

Answer 24

• Most prominent District
• “Town of Oaks”
• Most planted: CS, SB