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South Africa Flashcards

1
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Who started Vin de Constance and where?

A

Governor Simon Van Der Stel of Constantia Estate

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2
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Who was Groot Constantia sold to?

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Hendrik Cloete

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3
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Varietal for Vin de Constance

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Muscat Blanc a Petits Grans

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4
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Who are the KWV

A

Ko-operative Wijnbouwers Verenigin van Zuid Africa.

Formed in 1918 to help control quality
-fixed yields, locations, and min prices

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5
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Who are the SAWIT

A

South African Wine Industry Trust

1999
Empowered black workers that were in slavory

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6
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Who are the WO

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Wine of Origin

Grand Cru of South Africa

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7
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Name the 6 WO Regions

A 
Costal Region
Cape South Coast 
Breede River Valley
Klein Karoo
Olifants River
Boberg
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8
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Laws to qualify for WO

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send in a sample to qualify

  • 85% stated grape
  • 100% stated area
  • 20% min in stated blend
  • 85%v vintage
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9
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What is the IPW

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Integrated Production of Wine Scheme

Voluntary certification of WO who strive for higher environmental standards.

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10
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5 Geographical Areas of South Africa

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Western Cape
Northern Cape
Eastern Cape
Kwazulu - Natal
Limpopo
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11
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5 Production Areas of Northern Cape

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Douglas District
Sutherland - Karoo District
Hartswater
Central Orange River
Rietrivier FS Wards
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12
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What is the Cape Doctor

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Strong southerly wind blowing across western cape in spring/summer

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13
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Where is the coolest climate in South Africa

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Cape Agulha

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14
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White varietals of South Africa

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Chenin Blanc (Steen)
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Gewurztraminer

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15
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Red varietals of South Africa

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Pinotage
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Cabernet Franc
Shiraz
Pinot Noir
Tinta Barroca
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16
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What grapes make up Pinotage and it’s flavor profile

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Cinsault
Pinot Noir

Smoky, pungent, fruity, full bodied

17
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Who invented Pinotage

A

Professor Abraham Perold 1925

18
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9 districts of the Costal Region

A 
Swartland
Tulbagh
Darling
Paarl
Tygerberg
Durbanville
Constantia
Cape Point
Stellenbosch
19
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Top 3 estates of Constantia Vineyard

A

Groot Constantia
Klein Constantia
Beuitenverwachtig (Beyond Expectations)

20
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What is the “Town of Oaks” and where is it?

A

vines dating back to the 17th century

Stellenbosch

21
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3 Peaks of Stellenbosch and it’s climate

A

Simonsberg
Stellenbosch
Helderberg

Maritime Climate

22
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4 producers of Stellenbosch

A

Warwick Estate
Kanonkop
Rusten Vrede
Neil Ellis

23
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Where is the home of the KWV

A

Paarl

24
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Who is Nederberg

A

Largest producer in Paarl

First house for botrytis wine in SA

25
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3 Districts of Breede River Valley

A

Robertson
Worcester
Breedekloof

26
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2 districts of Klein Karoo and what is it known for?

A

Langeberg - Garcia
Calitzdorp

Fortified and sweet wines

27
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3 districts of Olifants River Valley

A

Citrusdal Mountain
Citrusdal Valley
Lutzville Valley

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