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2019 MS Alexis Iaconis COPY > South Africa > Flashcards

South Africa Flashcards

1
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What are the rules for red “Cape Blends?”

A

There is no official legislation for the contents of a Cape Blend. It’s generally accepted that it should contain Pinotage. The Pinotage Association’s competition rules state minimum 30% and max 70%.

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What is a Cape Bordeaux red blend?

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Most best examples come from Stellenbosch. Any combination of two or more varieties is classified as a Bordeaux Blend. Cabernet Franc plays a significant role in many blends. There is increasing interest in Malbec and Petite Verdot.

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What is Ruby Cabernet?

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A US crossing of Cabernet and Carignan which was created for hotter regions.

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What does the term “dry red” indicate for South African wine?

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General term for entry level red wines.

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What is red muscadel?

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A local term for Muscat Rouge a Petit Grains. It’s a fortified dessert wine with great aging potential. Not very popular now.

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When was the word “port” and “sherry” removed from use in South Africa?

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2012

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Where is most of the fortified wine production focused in in South Africa?

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In Calitzdorp

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Which grapes are most common for use in port-style wines from South Africa?

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Touriga Nacional,

Tinta Roriz, Tinta Borocca, Tinta Amarella, Shiraz and Pinotage

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What is a Cape Ruby?

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Wine must be fortified
Min 50% of the wine must be aged in oak or tanks for at least six months. None of the components must be aged for more than three years. Wines should be young, full bodied and fruity in style.

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10
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What percentage of grapes must come from a stated vintage year for South African wines?

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85%

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How long must a LBV wine from a South Africa be aged?

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Minimum of three years and at least two aged in oak.

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What are the rules for a Cape Vintage wine?

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Wine must be fortified
Wine must be aged in tank for 1 year min
Must be bottled in glass bottles and be from a recognized year of quality.

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What are the rules for a Cape Tawny?

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Wine must be fortified
Only red wine grapes are permitted
At least 80% of the wine must be aged in oak
Color and flavor must be consistent with the style and 85% must be from the stated vintage.

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Which region is home to the KWV and Nederburg?

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Paarl

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Where would you find the Berg River?

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In the Paarl region of a South Africa

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Why are the most important wards of Paarl?

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Voor Paardeberg and Simonsberg Paarl.

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What are the three mountain ranges that surround Paarl?

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Groot and Klein Drakenstein mountains, and the Franschhoek ranges.

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What are the main varieties grown in Paarl?

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Chenin, Chardonnay and Shiraz

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Name several producers based in Stellenbosch

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Kanonkop
Ken Forrester
Meerlust
Morgenhof
Simonsig
Rust en Vrede 
Thelema mountain vineyards 
Oldenburg vineyards
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What are some of the functions of the KWV

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  • Controls contracts between producers and purchasers
  • Dominates the liquor control board
  • Markets internationally and supplies products to domestic wholesalers
  • Supplies services to grape growers and winemakers
  • Ensure the long term stability of the wine industry
  • Sets minimum prices for wine with the minister of agriculture and determines the amount of potentially unused wine for distilling
  • Performs inspections for the Wine and Spirits Board for the WO scheme
  • Supplies half of the brandy sold to domestic wholesalers
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21
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What changed the South African wine industry in the 1950s?

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Temperature control for whites becomes common and more. Wine is made rather than brandy.

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When were vines first planted in Constantia?

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Simon Vander Stel the governor of Stellenbosch develops Groot Constantia in 1679

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23
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When was the KWV formed?

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1918

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When did the KWV become state controlled?

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1924

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25
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Who created Pinotage and when?

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Professor Perold crossed Pinot Noir and Cinsault (hermitage) in 1925

26
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When was the first Wine of Origin?

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1973

27
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When was the first Nederburg Auction?

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1975

28
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What is the primary grape of Darling?

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Sauvignon Blanc

29
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Durbanville, Philadelphia and Tygerberg are best known for which grape?

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Sauvignon Blanc

30
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What are the main grapes of Elgin? What are the geographic influences?

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This region is inland from the ocean in the Coastal region- Chardonnay, SB, Pinot and Riesling are planted here.

31
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Describe the Bot River region

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This is in the Coastal Region. The Bot River runs through this region. There is a maritime climate with bokkeveld shale and Table Mountain sandstone. Chenin, Pinotage and Rhone Varietals are here.

32
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What is the climate of Tulbagh?

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Tulbagh is in the Coastal region, all the way to the north near to Swartland. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides. There is a colt trap caused by the mountains. Shiraz, Cap Classique and Chenin blanc do the best here.

33
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What are the subregions of Walker Bay? What are their soil types?

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Hemel-en-Arde
Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley- granite, sandstone and clay
Hemel en Aarde Ridge- lots of clay. The ridge is the highest and the coolest at 400 meters
Bot River
Sunday’s Glen
Stanford Foothills

34
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Name some producers based in Walker Bay

A

Hamilton Russell
Ashborne
Bouchard Finlayson
Southern Right

35
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What is Swartland named for?

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It is name after the indigenous renosterveld vegetation which turns black or “swart” in Africans.

36
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Which region and ward produce the largest volume of wine and spirits in South Africa?

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Breedekloof and Worcester in the Breede River Valley produce 26% of total volume of wine and spirits. Chenin, Shiraz, Columbard and Pinotage are planted here.

37
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Which WO district is considered the “Port” capital of South Africa?

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Calitzdorp is the Port capital of South Africa. It is semi-arid with extreme temperature changes. There are a lot of Portuguese varieties planted here.

38
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What are the wards of Stellenbosch?

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Banghook
Bottelary
Devon Valley
Jokershoes Valley
Papegaaiberg
Polkadraai Hills
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
39
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What was the first vintage of Grand Constance?

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2003 from Groot Constantia

40
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What was the first vintage of Vin de Constance?

A

Produced again in 1986 by Klein Constantia

41
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What is the elevation of Constantia?

A

The elevation ranges from sea level to 450 meters

42
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What is the #1 grape planted in Constantia?

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Sauvignon Blanc. There are 430 ha planted here and 185 are SB

43
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What is the name of the wind that influences the Cape Peninsula?

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The Berg wind. Berg means mountain in Africans- this “mountain wind” blows down the great escarpment when there are coastal lows.

44
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What are the districts of the Cape South Coast region?

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Overberg
Elgin
Walker Bay
Cape Agulhas
Swellendam
Plettenberg Bay
45
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What are the districts of the Cape South Coast region?

A 
Cape Agulhas
Elgin
Overberg
Swellendam 
Plettenberg Bay
Walker Bay
46
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What are the wards that don’t have district in Olifants River?

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Bamboes Bay
Spruiutdrift
Vrenendal

47
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What are the districts without a region in the Northern Cape?

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Douglas and Southerland Karoo

48
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What are the wards of the Northern Cape that have no region or district?

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Central Orange River
Hartswater
Prieska

49
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What are the wards of Swartland?

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Malmsbury
Riebeekberg
Riebeeksriver
St. Helena Bay

50
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What are the wards of Paarl?

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Simonsberg-Paarl
Voor Paardeberg
Agter-Paarl

51
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What are the #1 white and red grape of Wellington?

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Chenin Blanc and Cabernet

52
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What are the mountains that surround the Franschoek Valley?

A

Groot Drakenstein
Klein Drakenstein
Franschoek
Simonsberg

53
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What style of wine is Franschoek Valley most known for?

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Cap Classique- also Chardonnay, Cabernet and Semillon

54
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Where would you find the Groot Winterhoek, Wilzenberg and Obiqua Mountains?

A

Tulbagh

55
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What are the new wards within Cape Agulhas in the Cape South Coast region?

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Elia, Malagas and Napier

56
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Where are the wards Jonkershoek and Banghoek located?

A

They are wards of Stellenbosch in the Coastal Region

57
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Where is Table Bay?

A

This is the bay right off the coast of Cape Town.

58
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Where is Cape Columbine and Saldana Bay?

A

This is in the Coastal Region, in Swartland.

59
Q

Where is Danger Pont?

A

This is the very tip of the Walker Bay

60
Q

What is the latitude range for wine regions in South Africa?

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30-34 degrees south

61
Q

The Hottentot-Hollands Mountains protect which region from ocean influence?

A

They separate the Coastal region from the Breede River Valley. Protect from the ocean influences that affect the Walker Bay and Overberg.

62
Q

What is jerepigo?

A

South African VDN/VDL

2019 MS Alexis Iaconis COPY (48 decks)

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