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What is the most planted grape variety in South Africa?

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Chenin Blanc

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Most of South Africa’s wine regions are located within the Northern Cape.

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False

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Which is the oldest of the Cape’s winegrowing areas?

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Constantia

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In which century were the first vineyards planted in South Africa?

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17th Century

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Swartland is located within which region?

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Coastal Region

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Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and what other grape?

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Cinsault

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In South Africa Certified Wines of Origin (WO) must contain 85% of the stated cultivar and vintage.

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True

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________ is South Africa’s most planted red grape variety.

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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9
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Where is Constantia?

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Coastal Region in South Africa

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10
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South African vineyards are located in what coordinates?

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27-34 degrees south of Equator

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11
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What’s the benguela current?

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Cool current flowing from the Antarctica into the tip and up west Africa

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12
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What’s cape doctor?

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A strong regular southeastern wind in South Africa

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List the main red grape varieties in South Africa

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  1. Cabernet Sauvignon
  2. Merlot
  3. Cabernet Franc
  4. Syrah
  5. Pinot Noir
  6. Pinotage
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List the main white grape varieties in South Africa

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  1. Chenin Blanc
  2. Colombard
  3. Sauvignon Blanc
  4. Chardonnay
  5. Muscat de Alexandria (Hanepoot)
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15
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What’s another name for the grape varietal Hanepoot?

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Muscat de Alexandria

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16
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What’s the structure of wine production in South Africa

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Geographical areas–> Regions–> Districts–> Wards

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17
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List the 6 geographical areas producing wine in South Africa

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  1. Western Cape (90% of wine comes from here)
  2. Northern Cape
  3. Eastern Cape
  4. Kwazulu-Natal
  5. Limpopo
  6. Free State
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18
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List the 6 regions producing wine in South Africa

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  1. Coastal Region
  2. Cape South Coast
  3. Breede River Valley
  4. Klein Karoo
  5. Olifants River
  6. Boberg
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List the main districts of the Coastal Region in South Africa

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  1. Stellenbosch
  2. Paarl
  3. Cape Peninsula
  4. Swartland
  5. Tygerberg
  6. Wellington
  7. Franchhoek
  8. Tulbagh
  9. Darling
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20
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Where is Stellenbosch located?

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Coastal Region in South Africa

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21
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Cool winds from ______ affect the vineyards of Stellenbosch

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False Bay

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22
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Main grape varieties in Stellenbosch

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  1. Cabernet Sauvignon
  2. Merlot
  3. Syrah
  4. Cape blends
  5. Sauvignon Blanc
  6. Chardonnay
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23
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What’s a cap blend

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A blend of pinotage with international varietals.

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What’s pinotage?

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A cross of pinot noir and cinsault grown in South Africa

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Where is the district of Paarl located?
Coastal Region in South Africa
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Main red varietals in Paarl
Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Pinotage
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Main white varietals in Paarl
Chenin Blanc | Chardonnay
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Name of the top producer of Pinotage
Kanonkop
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South Africa's most prominent winemaking district
Stellenbosch
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Climate in Stellenbosch
Moderate to warm with maritime influences
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Notes of Syrah from South Africa
``` full body high alcohol ripe black fruit earthy, meaty peppery ```
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In which region is Swartland and what is it recognised for?
Swartland is in the coastal region in South Africa. Recognised as a source of old-vine Chenin Blanc and Shiraz
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Describe the aspect in Constantia
Vines grow in the eastern flanks of Table Mountain Constantly cooled by Cape Doctor Oldest wine producing area in South Africa
34
Which ward in Tygerberg is known for Sauvignon Blanc
Durbanville
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List the main districts of Breede River Valley
Worcester Robertson Breedekloof
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Where do the best South Africans chardonnays come from?
Walker Bay (Hemel-en_Aarde)
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In which region is Elgin located
Cape South Coast
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Main district in Cape Agulhas
Elim
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What wine is the district of Elim recognised for?
Pungent, herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc
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Rust en Vrede, Neil Ellis, Kanonkop, and De Toren are all located in which district?
Stellenbosch
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Name three key producers of Stellenbosch
Rust en Verde Kanonkop De Toren
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Which estate produces the Cabernet Sauvignon based blend called Trilogy
Warwick Estate in Stellenbosch South Africa
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Who produces the Cabernet Sauvignon based blend called Rubicon
Meerlust
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Largest district in South Africa in terms of production
Worcester
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What wines are mainly produced in Walker Bay
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
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In which region are these districts located: Citrusdal Mountain, Citrusdal Valley, and Lutzville Valley?
Olifants River Region
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What percentage of grapes must originate from a WO area in order to include it on a label?
100%
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In Methode Cap Classique (MCC) wines, Pinotage is commonly employed alongside Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the blends.
False
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"Trilogy" is a famous Bordeaux blend produced by ______________ Wine Estate.
Warwick
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_____ produces the Bordeaux-style blend known as "Rubicon."
Meerlust
51
Hanepoot is a South African synonym for which of the following grape varieties?
Muscat de Alexandria
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Breedekloof, Worcester, and Robertson are districts within which WO region?
Breede River Valley
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The largest of the Stellenbosch wards is:
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
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Cape Riesling is synonymous with:
Crouchen Blanc
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Wine appellation in South Africa
WO - Wine of Origin | IPW - Integrated Production of Wine Scheme (voluntary)

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