South Africa

Question 1

What are the two oceans adjacent to South Africa?

Answer 1

Atlantic and Indian

Question 2

Climate of South Africa

Answer 2

Mostly maritime

Benguela current flows North from Antarctica cools coast

Very warm to hot inland

Question 3

Soil of South Africa

Answer 3

Ancient and diverse

Question 4

Grapes of South Africa

Answer 4

White:
Chenin Blanc (STEEN)
Chardonnay
Sauv Blanc

Red:
Pinotage (Pinot Noir and Cinsault)
Cab Sauv
Syrah
Merlot
Pinot Noir

Question 5

What is the KWV?

Answer 5

Kooperatiewe Wijnbouwers Vereniging Vanzuid-Afrika

Founded in 1918, controlled the wine industry until apartheid was lifted

Question 6

Viticulture and “Cape Doctor”

Answer 6

There is a high occurrence of vine virus in S. Africa

Cape Doctor: Strong SE wind that blows in the spring and summer.

• helps suppress fungus
• helps moderate temps
• can damage vines and flowers

Question 7

What is the WO in South Africa?

Answer 7

Wine of Origin System (WO)

1973, there is a seal that appears on bottles that pass

Question 8

WO labeling laws for VINTAGE

Answer 8

Minimum 85% from stated year

Question 9

WO labeling laws for VARIETAL labeling

Answer 9

85% of stated variety

Question 10

WO labeling laws for APPELATION

Answer 10

100% of grapes must come from the named WO designation

Question 11

What are the districts of South Africa’s coastal region?

Answer 11

Stellenbosch
Paarl
Walker Bay
Swartland

Question 12

Name a ward in S. Africa known for its sweet wines?

Answer 12

Constantia