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1
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Name 2 requirements for WO blends

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Multiple grapes may be listed if a) vinified separately & b) each listed grape = min. 20%

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2
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Who produces “Grand Constance”?

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Groot Constantia

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3
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Where are the (unincorporated) wards of Central Orange River, Hartswater and Prieska?

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Northern Cape GU

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4
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Stellenbosch translates to what?

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Town of Oaks

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5
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Name the districts of Klein Karoo Region

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Callitzdorp & Langeberg-Garcia

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6
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Top vintages of SA since 2000

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2003, 2005 / 2006, 2009, 2015, 2017

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7
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Name a producer in Stellenbosch

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Warwicke Estate, Kanonkop (Pinotage!), Meerlust

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8
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How many wards of Stellenbosch District? Name 3

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(7): Banghoek, Bottelary, Devon Valley, Jankershoek, Papagaiberg, Polkadrai Hills, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

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9
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What 2 districts are home to > 1/2 of SA’s Semillon?

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Breedekloof D & Worcester D

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10
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Who produces “Meerlust”?

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Rubicon, Stellenbosch

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11
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G/S of Overberg

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Cool-climate varietals: SB, Riesling, PN

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12
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Name the Districts of the Coastal Region

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Cape Town District, Stellenbosch District, Franschoeke Valley District, Paarl District, Wellington District, Tulbagh District, Swartland District, Darling District

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13
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Until 2010 & 2012, Paarl District included the wards of ___ & ___.

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Franschoeke & Wellington

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14
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Darling District Geographic Feature/Moderating Influence

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Coastal Region! Benguela Current (cooling influence)

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15
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Top-quality district of Breede River Valley Region

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Robertson

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16
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Stellenbosch Climate

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Maritime (warmer than BDX)

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17
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Cape Town District is the meeting point of what 2 bodies of water?

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Atlantic Ocean (W) & Indian Ocean (E)

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18
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Where are the (unincorporated) districts of Douglas & Sutherland-Karoo?

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Northern Cape GU

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19
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Most promising new district of Cape South Coast Region

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Overberg District

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20
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Cape Town District Grapes

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1: Sauv Blanc, CH; Reds: BDX, Shiraz, Pinotage

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21
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Name a producer of Vin de Constance

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Groot Constantia (“Grand Constance - 181 g/l RS)), Klein Constantia (“Vin de Constance - 160 g/l RS)

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22
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T or F: Phylloxera has a devistating effect on South Africa.

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True (end of 1800’s)

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23
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What is Hanepoot a synonym of?

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Muscat of Alexandria

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24
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Who plants the 1st vineyards of SA? Where?

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Jan van Riebeeck; Cape Town

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25
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What color is Vin de Constance? What grapes?

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Red or White; Muscat Blanc a PG/Muscat Rouge a PG

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26
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What body of water sits b/w Cape Town District & Stellenbosch District?

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False Bay

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27
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What region is located N of Coastal Region?

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Olifants River Valley Region

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28
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Who produces the 1694 Classification “Single Vineyard” Syrah/CS?

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Ruste en Vrede (Stellenbosch)

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29
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Name 3 producer that owns part of original Constantia Vineyard

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Groot Constantia (state-owned), Klein Constantia, Buitenverwachting

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30
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What was the 1st SA wine on the top 100? And also served at Nelson Mandela’s Nobel Prize dinner.

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(Stellenboasch) Ruste en Vrede “1694 Classification Single Vineyard SH/CS

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31
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Cape Town District Climate

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Maritime

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32
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Where is the (unincorporated) ward of St. Francis Bay?

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Eastern Cape GU

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33
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What % of grapes must come from a) stated varietal & b) stated vintage

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85% Varietal & 85% Vintage

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34
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Constantia Ward is famous for what style of wine?

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Vin de Constance

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35
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Who is responsible for renewing the “Vin de Constance” style?

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Klein Constantia

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36
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Name the unincorporated ward ___ of Olifants River Region.

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Cederberg Ward; E of Olifants River Region

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37
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What kind of wine is Vin de Constance? What is it not?

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Dried Grape Wine - it is not an edelkeur!

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38
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Wellington District is located ___ of Paarl. Franschhoek Valley District is located to the ___.

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Wellington District = N of Paarl & Franschhoek Valley District = SOUTH of Paarl

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39
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Where are you likely to find Malmsbury Shale?

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(Coastal Region); Swartland District

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40
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Name the major moderating feature of Tulbagh District

A

Elevation!!! (DTS)

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41
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Name the districts of Olifants River Region

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Citrusdal Mountain D, Citrusdal Valley D ***Lutzville D now part of Coastal Region

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42
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Grapes of Cape Agulhus

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Semillon, SB, Shiraz

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43
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1st to produce an Edelkeur in SA? Where?

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Nederberg Estate “Golden Liquid Nederburg Edelkeur”; Paarl District

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44
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Where are the (unincorporated) districts of Central Drakensberg & Lions River?

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KwaZulu-Natal

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45
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G/S of Klein Karoo Region

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Fortified & Sweet Wines; Muscat & Tinta Barroca

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46
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What 2 events are turning points for the SA Wine Industry?

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End of Apartheid (1994) & KWV b/c private (1997)

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47
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Proponent of Burgundy Grapes & Pinotage in Walker Bay

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Hamilton-Russel

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48
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What was the problem with KWV/Wine & Spirits Control Act?

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95% of vineyard owners belonged to KWV; imposed quotas on how much wine needed to be distilled for fortified wine production (in response to the suprlus)

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49
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Botrytis-affected wine in SA is called ___.

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Edelkeur

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50
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What is the result of phylloxera in SA?

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Wine suprlus due to vines being re-planted w/ high-yielding varieties - prices drop

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51
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South Africa ranks ___ in worldwide production of wine.

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10th

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52
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What river flows through Franschhoek Valley?

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Berg River

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53
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What is established to speed transformation of SA wine industry & empower black workers? (name acronym & full name)

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SAWIT (SA Wine Industry Trust); ***also encouraged broader involvement in wine industry in a country that prev relied on slave labor

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54
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What District of the Coastal Region rivals Stellenbosch in quality wines?

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Paarl District

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55
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Name the Geographic Units of South Africa. How many are there?

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6!!!!!! Western Cape GU, Northern Cape GU, Eastern Cape GU, Kwazulu Natal GU, Limpopo GU, Free State GU

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56
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What mountain range separates Stellenbosch from Paarl?

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Simonsberg Mtns

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57
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Name the wards of Cape Agulhas

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Elim

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58
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When was SA’s ___ appellation system established?

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WO system established 1973

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59
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What is the difference between SAWIT & SAWIS?

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SAWIT (SA Wine Industry Trust): to speed transition of SA wine industry after Apartheid & empower black workers; SAWIS (SA Wine Info & Systems): A) regulatory powers over Wine of Origin scheme B) Offers IPW certification through SA Wine & Spirits Board (their regulatory body) in accordance with WO scheme

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60
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Boberg Region incorporated the ___ wines of which districts?

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Fortified wines of Franschoek Valley D, Paarl D, Wellington D, Tulbagh D

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61
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Important town in Walker Bay

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Hermanus

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62
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3 top producers of Paarl District

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Nederberg, Rupert & Rothschild (Lafite), Glen Carlou (Hess), Vilafonté (Series “C”, Series “M”, “Seriously Old DIrt”), Fairview

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63
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Stellenbosch soil

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Granite & Sandstone - free-draining & low fertility

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64
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Districts of Breede River Valley Region

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Breedekloof D, Worcester D, Robertson D

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65
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Southern-most point of Africa

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Cape Agulhus

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66
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Name the grapes most commonly found in Olifants River Region

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Chenin Blanc & Colombard (bulk production)

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67
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2 requirements for WO wines that state “Estate” bottled

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a) Grapes are from contiguous parcels & b) Vinified & Bottled on single estate

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68
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South Africa’s coolest climate

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Cape Agulhus

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69
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E-most District of Cape South Coast

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Plettenberg Bay

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70
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Franschhoek Valley District was a ward of ___ until 2010.

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Paarl District

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71
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ADD HISTORY & ORGANIZATIONS HERE

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72
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What is Riesling called in South Africa?

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Weisser Riesling

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73
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Who founds Cape Town? When?

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Jan van Riebeeck (Dutch East India Co); 1650s; plants 1st vineyards (wine brought with sailors en route to East Indies)

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74
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What ward is home to South Africa’s highest elevation vineyards?

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Cederberg Ward

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75
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Where is the (unincorporated) ward of Rietrivier FS?

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Free State GU

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76
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Name the Wards of Cape Town District

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Constantia, Durbanville, Hout Bay, Philadelphia

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77
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Name the #1 volume-producing district of South Africa

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Worcester District

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78
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Despite its northerly inland location, ___ District’s cap classique production is on the rise.

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Tulbagh District

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79
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Overberg District Climate

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Maritime

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80
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Olifants River Region is known for what styles of wine?

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Bulk Wines

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81
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What is the IPW? Who oversees it?

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“Integrated Production of Wine” - voluntary certification for WO producers who comply with sustainable/env. standards

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82
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Stellenbosch is located ___ miles ___ of Cape Town.

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25 miles E of Cape Town

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83
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Who is responsible for bringing Vin de Constance to intl fame? In what decade?

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Hendrick Cloete (who purchases Groot Constantia); 1778: purchases Groot Constantia; 1817: dies & estate further divided into Groot & Klein C

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84
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What is the wine law in SA?

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Wine of Origin Scheme (WO)

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85
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Vine training in SA

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Bush Vines (Stellenbosch, Paarl) - traditional but on decline; Trellis System

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86
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Paarl District climate; name 1 moderating feature

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Continental! (inland - warmer because Atlantic has little influence); Elevation = MF

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87
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What district was claimed by French Huguenot settlers in the late 17th century?

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Franschhoek Valley

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88
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River in Paarl District

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Berg River

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89
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WO wines must undergo a ___ & ___.

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Tasting Panel (shows correct cultivate & age qualities) & Scientific Analysis

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90
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Where is Swartland District? Name 3 wards

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Coastal Region; Malmsbury W, Paardeberg W, Riebeekberg W

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91
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Mountains of Stellenbosch

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Simonsberg Mtns, Stellenbosch Mtns, Helderberg Mtn

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92
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2 currents of SA

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Benguela Current (W - but flows N from Antarctica - cold!) & Agulhas Current (E; warm/Indian Ocean)

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93
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Who produces “Trilogy”?

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Warwick Estate, Stellenbosch

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94
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Soil of Swartland District

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Granite & Malmsbury Shale

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95
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Stellenbosch District is named after who?

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Simon Van der Stell

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96
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What % of grapes need to come from the stated “area”?

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100%!

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97
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New World’s oldest wine auction; what was the 1st year?

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Nederberg Auction (Paarl District); 1975

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98
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Name the wards of the Overberg District

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Klein River, Elandkskloof, Greyton, Theewater

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99
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Where are De Toren and Neil Ellis?

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Stellenbosch

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100
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G/S of Paarl District

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Whites (fruit/tropical - CB, SB, CH); Reds (rich/robust/fruity - BDX, Shiraz, Pinotage)

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101
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Name the wards of Walker Bay

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Bott R, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Upper Hemel-en-Aarde; Stanford Foothills, Sunday’s Glen

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102
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Where is the Klein River Ward?

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Overberg

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103
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What is the river of Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Ward?

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Onrus R

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104
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Name 3 requirements for WO “Single Vineyard” wines

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a) 100% grapes from a registered vineyard b) <6 ha c) SINGLE VARIETAL

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105
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Worcester D & Breedekloof D account for what % of SA’s wine & spirits? vineyards?

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> 25% wine & sprits; 20% vineyards

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106
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Grapes of Walker Bay

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PN & CH

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107
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3 effects of the Cape Doctor

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a) reduces yields (by battering vines) b) prevents fungal diseases c) moderates temps

108
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G/S of Breede River Valley

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Bulk/Distilled; Semillon, Colombard, CB, Ruby Cab

109
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What is Edelkeur?

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Botrytis & Botrytis-affected wine

110
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How are the production “AREAS” of SA divided? (Biggest to smallest)

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  1. Geographic Unit, 2. Region, 3. District, 4. Ward
111
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Top 2 grapes of Robertson District

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CH #1; & “SYRAH”

112
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Is varietal, vintage and area of production required on a label?

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No, WO system is voluntary; in order to use, must be certified WO wine

113
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What is the KWV? When is it founded?

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B/g as co-op of producers & growers founded 1918 by the SA gov; fixed min prices, determined areas of production, etc; KWV restricted yields/set min prices to deal w/ surpluss - encouraged the production of brandy/fortified wines

114
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Name 2 wards of Paarl

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Simonsberg-Paarl W, Voor-Paardeberg W

115
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SA WO wines must come from ___ permitted varietals, ___ of origin.

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75 permitted varietals, irrespective of origin

116
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What is SA’s largest co-op? Where is it located?

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Vredendal; Olifants River R

117
Q

What is Ken Forester’s top wine?

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(Stellenbosch) The “FMC” Chenin Blanc; Botrytis/NFO/14% abv

118
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What are the top bottlings of Warwicke Estate & Meerlust?

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(Stellenbosch); Warwick Estate “Trilogy” & Meerlust “Rubicon”

119
Q

Name the synonyms of MBaPG in SA

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Muscat of Frontinon & Muscadel

120
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What style of wine is Stellenbosch best known for?

A

Red BDX blends

121
Q

The ___ is a strong southeasterly wind that blows across ___ GU.

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Cape Doctor; Western Cape GU

122
Q

Who establishes the Constantia Estate? When?

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Simon van der Stel; 1685

123
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Top W & R grape of Stellenbosch

A

1 W: Chenin Blanc, #1 R: Cab Sauv (+ BDX, Shiraz, Pinotage)

124
Q

Olifants River is a tributary of the ___ River.

A

Limpopo River

125
Q

Name the districts of the Cape South Coast Region

A

Overberg District, Elgin District, Walker Bay District, Cape Agulhas District, Swellendam District, Plettenberg Bay District

126
Q

What does the 1924 Wine & Spirits Control Act do? Who is in charge?

A

KWV; a) est quotas for new plantings b) sets min prices for grapes (very low) ***pulls SA wine industry from brink of disaster but favors large producers & rewards lower quality

127
Q

What is the 1st NW wine to be coveted in European courts?

A

Vin de Constance

128
Q

Where is Swellendam District?

A

Cape South Coast Region

129
Q

Name the regions of Western Cape GU

A

(6): Coastal R, Boberg Region*, Cape South Coast R, Cape Coast R (overarching), Olifants River R, Breede River Valley R, Klein Karoo R

130
Q

What % of South Africa’s wines have the “Sustainable WO” seal? What is the name of the certification?

A

85%; IPW/”Integrated Production of Wine”

131
Q

Name South Africa’s overarching region - what WO areas does it incorporate?

A

Cape Coast Region; Coastal Region & Cape South Coast Region

132
Q

What does MCC stand for?

A

Method Cap Classique

133
Q

Name 3 requirements to label a wine “MCC”

A

A) min 12 mo lees; B) HAND HARVEST C) min 3 bars P

134
Q

What is the most-planted grape of SA??

A
135
Q

What is the 2nd-most planted R grape of South Africa?

A

Shiraz

136
Q

What is Jerepiko? What grapes are used?

A

VDL from Muscat of Alexandria; fortified / unfermented grape juice; min 160 g/l RS; (by law any grape / W or R)

137
Q

name 3 pre-apartheid estates

A
138
Q

What grapes are not allowed in Cape Port?

A

Muscat varieties

139
Q

What style of wine does “Muscadel” refer to in South Africa?

A

Fortified WW from MBaPG; can be made as a Jerepiko (VDL) or VDN

140
Q

What is the river that runs through Stellenbosch? Hemel en Aarde?

A

Stellenbosch: Eerste R; Hemel en Aarde: Onrus R

141
Q

What region is known for old vine Semillon?

A

Franschhoeke (1903 bush vine vineyard)

142
Q

“Groendruif” is a synonym of what grape (in SA)?

A

Semillon

143
Q

How much new oak is permitted on wines bearing the Swartland Independent Producers (SIP) seal?

A

max 25%

144
Q

Where can you find bush-vine Sauvignon Blanc in South Africa?

A

Darling!

145
Q

What is the reason for Tulbagh’s cool daytime temps?

A

Cold Trap: cool night time air trapped by 3 mtns

146
Q

2 rainiest vintage of last 10 years

A

2013 / 2014

147
Q

More than 90% of South Africa’s rootstock comes from what district?

A

Wellington D

148
Q

Name the one winemaking area of SA that has limestone soils

A

Robertson D (BRV)

149
Q

What style of wine is Cape Pink?

A

Rose port

150
Q

Lutzville Valley District falls within what Region?

A

Coastal Region (as of June 2019)

151
Q

What district lays claim to the highest number of wards?

A

Robertson

152
Q

What is the Ceres Plateau & where is it?

A

Unincorporated District of the Western Cape GU; East of Tulbagh

153
Q

Name 2 examples of foreign investment in South Africa

A

Glen Carlous (Stellenbosch, Hess Fam); Rupert & Rothschild (A Rupert & Baron Edmond Rothschild Lafite); Bouchard Finlayson (Bouchard Aine’ w/ Peter Finlayson in Walker Bay)

154
Q

What were the “quotas” set by the KWV? How did it imapct the wine industry? When were they lifted?

A

A) Quotas = Planting Permites B) Prevented development of new winegrowing areas C) scrapped 1992

155
Q

What grape is responsible for wine surpluss after phylloxera?

A

Cinsault (planted b/c high-yielding)

156
Q

What is fynbos?

A

SA Scrubland / garrigue of SA

157
Q

Top district for Chardonnay in South Africa

A

Robertson District (25% of SA’s Chardonnay here)

158
Q

Soil of Walker Bay District

A

Bokkaveld Shale & Sandstone

159
Q

What is the 2nd-most planted grape of South Africa?

A

Colombard

160
Q

What does CCPA stand for? Name 3 members

A

Cap Classique Producers Association; Anthonij Rupert, Graham Beck, Simonsig, Haute Cabriere, KWV

161
Q

The Cape Doctor comes from what direction?

A

(from the) Southeast – blows west

162
Q

As of 2005, ___ defines a single vineyard wine of SA how?

A

Single Varietal wine from a vineyard that is a max 6HA ***100% grapes from the viney - remember that any origin = min 100% from stated origin

163
Q

Co-ops account for what % of SA’s total production?

A

0.8

164
Q

Common winekaming technique for Pinotage

A

Carbonic maceration

165
Q

In what distrcit of the Coastal Region is irrigation not necessary?

A

Cape Town District

166
Q

Who produces “Vin de Constance”?

A

Klein Constantia

167
Q

Where is the Devon Valley ward?

A

Stellenbosch District

168
Q

Where is the Groenekloof ward?

A

Darling (Sauv Blanc!)

169
Q

2 reasons why S African wine industry struggled in the 1900s

A

A) isolation - no competition B) trade sanctions b/c of apartheid

170
Q

Biggest viticultural hazard facing Stellenbosch

A

Leafroll Virus

171
Q

Bertus Fourie is associated with starting what winemaking trend in South Africa?

A

Coffee Pinotage

172
Q

Who is credited for making the 1st MCC?

A

Simonsig

173
Q

Cape Port & Cape Sherry are outlawed in what year? Where is the center of production

A

2012; Callitzdorp District

174
Q

Worst 2 vintages of the 2000s - check / add > vintages

A

2002, 2014

175
Q

Most rainfall in SA falls during what season? What is the result?

A

Winter; drought is a big issue & irrigation essential

176
Q

3 major soil types of South Africa

A

Granite, Sandstone, Shale

177
Q

Soil of Cape Town District

A

Table Mtn SS & Decomposed Granite

178
Q

Grapes of the traditional Constantia wine

A

MBàPG & MRàPG

179
Q

Where are the Winterhoek Mtns? Why are they significant?

A

Tulbagh District; a) DTS b) Cold Trap (cool night air gets trapped)

180
Q

Where is Bamboes Bay Ward? What grape is it known for?

A

Unincorporated W in the Coastal Region (Sauv Blanc)

181
Q

The Cape Doctor is a _____-erly wind & blows in which direction?

A

Southeasterly (comes from the SE & blows W)

182
Q

T or F: SGN is not a feature of the traditional Constance wine

A

TRUE; dried grape wine - no SGN / no fortification

183
Q

What % of South African wine is W?

A

0.55

184
Q

Which of South Africa’s district ranks #1 in hectares under vine?

A

Stellenbosch #1, Paarl #2

185
Q

What is WOSA? What is their goal?

A

Wines of South Africa; organization to promote SA wines abroad

186
Q

Name 2 roles of SAWIS

A

a) oversee WO scheme b) offer IPW certification via the SA W & S Board (their regulatory branch); ***regulatory powers since 2002

187
Q

To list “Sustainable Wine of Origin” on a label, the wine must comply with what % of IPW standards? Name 2 examples of the IPW standards

A

min 60%; wastewater, carbon emissions, worker safety, biodiversity

188
Q

Under South Africa’s “Old Vine Project”, what is the min vine age of a certified vineyard to list seal on label?

A

min 35 yrs

189
Q

Name 2 top producers of dry table wine in the Constantia Ward

A

Constantia Uitsig, Steenberg (Graham Beck), Cape Point Vineyards

190
Q

Which 2 wards are eliminated from Cape Town District in 2017?

A

Tygerberg W & Cape Peninsula W ***Tygerberg b/c Durbanville & Philadelphia

191
Q

Name 3 mountains of Cape Town

A

Tygerberg Mtns, Table Mtn, Constantiaberg

192
Q

Stellenbosch lies at what southerly latitude?

A

34*S

193
Q

In what area of stellenbosch is Chenin Blanc traditionally grown?

A

West

194
Q

1st ward of Stellenbosch

A

Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

195
Q

Conventionally, “Cape Blends” contain how much Pinotage?

A

0.3

196
Q

Who produces Paul Sauer?

A

Kanonkop

197
Q

Which Stellenbosch ward borders Franschhoek to the east?

A

Banghoek ***bangs it b/c so close

198
Q

Where are the KWV HQs?

A

Paarl District

199
Q

What mountain range separates Breede River Valley from Paarl to the W?

A

Boland Mtns

200
Q

What mountain separates Paarl from Franschhoek to the east?

A

Paarl Rock (Paarl Mtns)

201
Q

Name 3 pre-Apartheid & 3 post-Apartheid producers

A

pre: Rust en Vrede, Warwick, Meerlust, Morgenster, Kanonkop; post: Delaire Graff, Reyneke, DeMorgenzon, De Toren….

202
Q

Who produces Fusion V? What is the grape?

A

De Toren; BDX

203
Q

Who produces “The Black Lion”? What is the grape?

A

De Toren; Shiraz (EXPENSIVE)

204
Q

Name 2 premium South African bottlings

A

De Toren “The Black Lion” & “Unique Book”

205
Q

South Africa’s most expensive bottle of Pinotage

A

“Black Label Pinotage” - Kanonkop

206
Q

Who produces South Africa’s most expensive bottlings?

A

De Toren

207
Q

Mountains of Franschhoek

A

Groot Drakenstein Mtns

208
Q

In what mountain range & district does the Berg River begin? Where does it meet the Atlantic?

A

Groot Drakenstein Mtns (Franschhoek D); St Helena Bay W (Swartland)

209
Q

Name the wards of Franschhoek

A

There are none

210
Q

T or F: members of SIP may purchase fruit

A

t

211
Q

Name 3 requirements of SIP

A

a) max 25% new oak (European only) b) SAWIS-certified c) min 90% SA cultivars (18 approved grapes) d) min 80% production under own label e) Burgundy bottle f) grown / vinified / matured in Swartland g) no innoculation / acidification / concentration

212
Q

Name 3 members of SIP

A

Sadie Family, AA Badenhurt, Mullineux, Porseleinberg (owned by Boekenhootskloof)

213
Q

Mullineux is a producer in what South African district?

A

Swartland ***famous for labeling bottles by soil type

214
Q

Who produces “Malabar”?

A

Charles Back of Spice Route

215
Q

Eban Sadie’s top 2 wines & associated grape

A

Columella (Syrah) & Palladius (CB); ***don’t confuse w/ Cloudy Bay’s Pelorus sparkling

216
Q

Name 3 major wards of Swartland

A

Paardeberg W, Ribieekberg W, Ribieeksriver W

217
Q

Top wine town of Swartland

A

Ribiek-Kasteel

218
Q

Where is Kasteelberg Mtn?

A

Swartland

219
Q

In what district does 85% of SA’s rootstock come from?

A

Wellington ***about the only thing they have going for them aside from Bain’s Whisky

220
Q

In what region is the Lower Duivenhoks River District located?

A

Cape South Coast R

221
Q

Why is irrigation necessary in Walker Bay despite higher rainfall levels?

A

Shale & sandstone are free-draining & little amt of clay = no water retention

222
Q

In what district are the producers Iona & Paul Cluver located?

A

Elgin District

223
Q

What divides Elgin D from Stellnbosch?

A

Hottentot-Hollands

224
Q

What divides Overberg D from Stellenbosch?

A

Hottentot-Hollands

225
Q

Cape Agulhas sits at what latitude? Why sigificant?

A

34*S; S-most wine area in S.A.

226
Q

Where is Elim?

A

Ward within Cape Agulhas

227
Q

What district in South Africa is defined by a East to West valley?

A

Walker Bay District

228
Q

Name Hamilton-Russel’s additional 2 properties in Walker Bay

A

Southern Right & Ashbourne

229
Q

Who produces “Galpin Peak” & “Hannibal”?

A

Bouchard-Finlayson (Walker Bay)

230
Q

What mountain range separates Breede River Valley R from Cape South Coast R to the S?

A

Riversonderend Mtns

231
Q

Top ward of Overberg

A

Klein River W

232
Q

Where is the producer Lismore & The Drift Farm located?

A

Lismore (Greyton) & The Drift Farm (Klein R)

233
Q

What district of Cape South Coast was previously part of the Breede River Valley?

A

Swellendam

234
Q

What is the N-most district of the Coastal Region?

A

Lutzville D

235
Q

South Africa’s #1-producing region

A

Breede River Valley R (35% production)

236
Q

What provides the primary source of irrigation for the Breede River Valley Region?

A

Brandvlei Dam

237
Q

Name the 3 mountain ranges that separate Breede River Valley from the Klein Karoo Region, Coastal Region, Cape South Coast Region

A

Langeberg Mtns (N); Boland Mtns (W); Riversonderend Mtns (S)

238
Q

Where is the Bonnievale Ward?

A

Robertson (1/14 Districts!)

239
Q

The Madeba Estate is associated with what famous South African producer?

A

Graham Beck (name of his Robertson Estate)

240
Q

Name 2 producers in Robertson

A

Graham Beck & Springfield

241
Q

Where are the Slanghoeke & Goudini wards?

A

Breedekloof D (Slanghoeke Mtns separate it from Paaril)

242
Q

Where are the KWV’s Brandy Cellars located?

A

Worcester

243
Q

Name 2 producers investing in Citrusdal Mtn District

A

Sadie Family, Ken Forester, Neil Ellis

244
Q

In what district will you find De Krans located?

A

Calitzdorp D

245
Q

What is CAPPA? Name 3 members

A

Cape Port Producers Association; De Krans, Axe Hill, Boplaas

246
Q

How long does Cape Tawny have to age in oak for?

A

min 6 yrs

247
Q

How long does “Cape Vintage” & “Vintage Reserve” have to age in oak for?

A

min 1 yr oak

248
Q

What are the dosage levels permitted on MCC?

A

BN / EB / B

249
Q

What is the max RS permitted in MCC “Brut”

A

max 15 g/l RS (vs 12 g/l in Champage)

250
Q

Axe Hill & Boplaas are South African producers known for what style of wine?

A

Cape Port

251
Q

What style of wine is “Cape Pink”?

A

Rose

252
Q

In South Africa, what soils are common on the hillsides? At the base of the mountains? At lower altitudes & farther inland?

A

Hillsides: sandstone; FHs: granite; Inland: shale

253
Q

What is Roobernet a crossing of?

A

CS x Alicante Bouschet

254
Q

What color grape is Pontac?

A

Red (tinteurier)

255
Q

Who creates Cinsault? When

A

Abraham Perodl; 1925

256
Q

All of the mountain ranges of Western Cape are part of what larger series of mountain?

A

Cape Fold Mountain Ranges (part of the Cape Fold Belt)

257
Q

What is the effect of the Cape Fold Mountain Ranges on photosynthesis?

A

Create shadows so < sun during summer months (sun rises late & sets early b/h peaks)

258
Q

Vineyards of Cape Town face which direction?

A

E / SE (facing False Bay)

259
Q

Most notable area for wine production Stellenbosch

A

Herderberg Hills (S) ***not a ward b/c too well know - inclusion / exclusion would have been an issue

260
Q

N-most ward of Stellenbosch

A

Simonsberg-Stellenbosch W

261
Q

Largest ward of Stellenbosch

A

Simonsberg-Stellenbosch W

262
Q

Stellenbosch ward known for white wine

A

Papagaaiberg W

263
Q

Top ward for Pinotage

A

Bottelary W

264
Q

1st 100% sparkling wine producer of South Africa

A

Haute Cabriere (Franschhoek)

265
Q

What is Graham Beck’s top bottling

A

Cuvee Clive

266
Q

Elgin was previously a ward of what district?

A

Overberg District

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