South Africa

Question 1

Primary white grape varieties of South Africa

Answer 1

Chenin Blanc

Colombard

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

Muscat of Alexandria (Hanepoot)

Question 2

Primary red grape varieties of South Africa

Answer 2

Pinotage

Cabernet Sauvignon

Syrah (Shiraz)

Merlot

Cinsault (Hermitage)

Pinot Noir

Question 3

What are the guarantees made by the Wine of Origin System introduced to South Africa in 1973?

Answer 3

100% of grapes must be from named appellation

85% of vintage and varietal

Question 4

What are the 6 levels of the South African Wine of Origin Classifications from largest to smallest?

Answer 4

Geographical Units

Regions

Districts

Wards

Estates

Single Vineyards

Question 5

The Geographical Units system established in 1993 in South Africa includes what 5 Units?

Answer 5

Western Cape

Eastern Cape

Northern Cape

KwaZulu-Natal

Limpopo

Question 6

Name 5 notable South African regions as defined by the WO system

Answer 6

Coastal

Boberg

Breede River Valley

Olifants River

Cape South Coast

Question 7

Name 8 notable Districts in South Africa’s Coastal Region

Answer 7

Stellenbosch

Paarl

Swartland

Tulbagh

Darling

Cape Point

Franschhoek

Wellington

Question 8

Name the 6 Districts of South Africa’s Cape South Coast Region

Answer 8

Swellendam

Cape Agulhas

Plettenberg Bay

Elgin

Overberg

Walker Bay

Question 9

Name the 2 Districts of South Africa’s Breede River Region

Answer 9

Worcester

Robertson

Question 10

Describe South Africa’s Boberg Region

Answer 10

Large geographical appellation used only for fortified wines (including those from Paarl, Tlbagh, Franschhoek and Wellington)