South Africa

Question 1

What is the soil like in Stellenbosch?

Answer 1

limestone and sandstone

Question 2

What style of wine is made in Stellenbosch?

Answer 2

Bordeaux blends

Question 3

Which of the following is not a criteria to be awarded a WO (Wine of Origin)

a. 100% of the grapes used to make the wine must come from the named area of production
b. 85% of grapes must come from a stated estate
c. 85% of the grapes must come from a stated vintage
d. 85% of the grapes must come from a stated variety

Answer 3

b

100% of fruit must come from an Estate Wine

Question 4

what is the climate of South Africa?

Answer 4

warm/hot mediterranean, very arid inland

cooler/maritime near coast

Question 5

T/F: there is a lot of vintage variation in South Africa?

Answer 5

False

Question 6

What are the 4 different sizes of production areas in South Africa?

Answer 6

Geographical Unit = Western Cape
Regions
Districts
Wards

Question 7

Describe the Cape Doctor

Answer 7

cooling affect magnified by the regular strong south-easterly summer winds - brings air cooled by the ocean further inland

Question 8

What grape grows in Walker Bay, South Africa?

Answer 8

Pinot Noir

Question 9

what white grape famously has old vines in South Africa?

Answer 9

Chenin Blanc

Question 10

What is the cross that makes Pinotage

Answer 10

Pinot Noir and Cinsault

Question 11

What are the 4 black grapes of South Africa?

Answer 11

Cab Sauv, Merlot, Syrah, Pinotage

Question 12

What are the 3 white grapes of South Africa?

Answer 12

Chenin Blanc, Sauv Blanc, Chard

muscat of Alexandria

Question 13

What was the main virus that caused South Africa to have to replant a large portion of vines?

Answer 13

Leaf roll virus

Question 14

What grape is made in Elgin and Elim (South Africa)?

Answer 14

Sauvignon Blanc

Question 15

Which currant runs form the Antarctic up the West coast of Africa providing a cooling affect?

Answer 15

Benguela Current