SOUTH Africa

Question 1

Where is South Africa located?

Answer 1

Southern tip adjacent to Atlantic and Indian Oceans

Question 2

What are the basics of South Africa wine-growing history?

Answer 2

The Cape became a refueling and trade station for ships on voyages to India, and then a settlement for the Dutch East India Company.

Flourished in 1688 when French Huguenots arrived.

Question 3

What is the ocean current that cools vineyards?

Answer 3

Benguela Current flows north from Antarctica.

Question 4

What is Cape Doctor?

Answer 4

A strong southeasterly wind, blows across the Western Cape in the spring and summer.

Question 5

Explain the basics of Wine of Origin System.

Answer 5

Introduced in 1973, wines are submitted to the board for approval. Seal appears on all bottles that pass.

Question 6

Explain the role of KWV.

Answer 6

Koperatiew Wijnbouwers van Zuid-Afrika

It was formed to rescue South Africa from a phylloxera outbreak in the 1800s

Question 7

What are the main varieties in South Africa?

Answer 7

Chenin Blanc (Steen) | Chardonnay | SB

Pinotage (PN and Cinsault CROSSING)
CB | Syrah | Merlot | Pinot Noir

Question 8

What are examples of important South African Geographic Origins?

Answer 8

Geographical Units
- Western Cape (Largest)
Region
- Coastal Region
Districts 
- Stellenbosch, Paarl, Walker Bay, Swartland
Wards 
- Constantia
Estates (single vineyard, smallest)

Question 9

What grape is the local word steen for?

Answer 9

Chenin Blanc

Question 10

What can the Bengual Current help with?

Answer 10

Cool coastal South African vineyards

Question 11

What are three effects of the Cape Doctor?

Answer 11

1. Prevents rot
2. Cools
3. Injures vines