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What is the oldest of all New World regions

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South Africa

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When was SAWIT created

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1999

More quality focused approach

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When did the KVW lose control of winemaking in South Africa

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1997

Tyrannical and pushed for bulk/lower quality

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What % of stated variety and vintage is required in South Africa

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85%

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What % of stated WO (place of origin) is required in South Africa

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100%

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6
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What is Cap Classique in South Africa

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traditional method sparkling wines from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and sometimes Chenin Blanc

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Who is the most famous producer of Cap Classique wines in South Africa

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Graham Beck

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Major white varieties in South Africa (3)

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Chenin Blanc
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc

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Main red varieties in South Africa (3)

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Shiraz
Pinotage

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Secondary white varieties in South Africa (3)

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Colombard (forbrandy)

Hanepoot (Muscat ofAlexandria)

Semillon

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11
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Secondary red varieties in South Africa (2)

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Cinsault
Pinot Noir

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South Africa location including parallel

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Southern tip of the African continent

Capetown lies on the 34th parallel south, in line with the Eyrie Peninsula of South Australia, and close to Margaret River

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Most important mountains in the Coastal Region of South Africa (3)

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Cederberg
Bolands
Langeberg

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Most important rivers in South Africa (3)

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Breede
Sonderend
Olifants

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Major bodies of water in South Africa

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Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
False Bay
Walker Bay

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16
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South Africa climate

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Mediterranean (Western Cape)

Cooler near Walker Bay

Hotter and more arid farther inland.

Continental: Breede River Valley with extremely hot summers

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17
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What is the Benguela Current

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flows from the south bringing cool air

18
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South Africa soils

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Soils vary

Stellenbosch: red and yellow-brown Tukulu (acidic, decomposed granite) and Oakleaf (sandy loam and clay)

Surrounding areas: granite hills, sandstone, Malmsbury shale

Rivers: Alluvial soils

19
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When was the first wine bottled in South Africa

20
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When was the KVW formed

21
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Major villages of the Coastal Region (5)

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Cape Town
Stellenbosch
Paarl
Worcester
Swellendam

22
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Major villages of the Northern Cape (3)

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Hartswater
Rietrivier
Lower Orange

23
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Major producer in Constantia (1)

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Klein Constantia

24
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What is Vin de Constance

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late harvest dessert wine without botrytis, made from Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains

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Major producers/wines of Stellenbosch (6)
Tokara “Telos”: Cabernet Sauvignon De Toren “The Black Lion”: Shiraz De Toren “Expression Unique Book 17”: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec Kanonkop “Black Label”: Pinotage Meerlust “Rubicon”: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet FrancWarwick Estate “Triology”: Cabernet Franc
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Major producer/wine of Franschhoek (1)
Boekenhoutskloof: Sémillon
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Major producer/wines of Swartland (2)
Sadie Family “Palladius”: Chenin Blanc, Viognier Sadie Family “Columella”: Mouvedre, Syrah
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Major producers/wines of Walker Bay (2)
Crystallum “Cuvée Cinéma”: Pinot Noir Hamilton Russell Vineyards: Pinot Noir
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Districts of Breede River Valley Region (3)
Worchester District Breedekloof District Robertson District:
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Main grapes of Breede River Valley District (3)
Chardonnay Colombard Cabernet Sauvignon
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Districts of Cape South Coast Region (7)
Cape Agulhas District Elgin District Lower Duivenhoks River District Overberg District Plettenberg Bay District Swellendam District Walker Bay
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Districts of the Coastal Region (5)
Cape Town District Darling District Franschhoek Valley District Lutzville Valley Paarl District
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Wine styles and grapes of Stellenbosch District (5)
Cabernet Sauvignon & other Bordeaux varieties Syrah sparkling fortified dessert wines
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Wards in Stellenbosch District (9)
Banghoek Ward Bottelary Ward Devon Valley Ward Jonkershoek Ward Papegaaiberg Ward Polkadraai Hills Ward Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Ward Vlottenberg Ward
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Swartland District grapes/styles (3) (3)
Chenin Blanc Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon sparkling fortified dessert wines
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Tulbagh District grapes/styles (2) (2)
Chenin Blanc Shiraz sparkling dessert wines
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Wellington District grapes (2)
Chenin Blanc Shiraz
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Klein Karoo Region Districts (2)
Calitzdorp District Langeberg-Garcia District:
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Olifants River Region Districts (2)
Citrusdal Mountain District Citrusdal Valley District
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Central Orange River Region GI's (4)
Eastern Cape GI Free State GI KwaZulu-Natal GI Limpopo GI
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Paarl grapes (3)
Chenin Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah
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Capetown grapes and wine styles (2) (2)
Sauvignon Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon sparkling sweet wines from Muscat (Vin deConstance)

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