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When was South Africa’s Wine of Origin system introduced?

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1973

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What is the labelling requirement for varietal wines in South Africa?

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> 85% of stated grape

All grapes with >20% must be listed

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What is the labelling requirement for vintage wines in South Africa?

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> 85% from listed vintage

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What are the labelling requirements for area-labelled wines in South Africa?

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100% of grapes from listed area

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What are South Africa’s types of production area (from largest to smallest)?

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Geographical unit

Region

District

Ward

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What does Single Vineyard Wine mean in South Africa?

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Grapes came from one vineyard that is registered and less than 6 hectares

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What does Estate mean in South Africa?

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Grapes come from contiguous parcels of vineyards and are vinified and bottled on a single property

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What is IPW in South Africa?

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Integrated Production of Wine Scheme

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When was the IPW established?

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1998

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What is the IPW in South Africa?

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Voluntary means of certification for WO producers to comply with sustainable environmental standards

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What are the geographical units of South Africa?

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Western Cape

Northern Cape

Eastern Cape

Kwazulu-Natal

Limpopo

Free State

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What is Douglas (SA)?

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A district in Northern Cape

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What is Sutherland-Karoo?

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A district in Northern Cape

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What is Hartswater?

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An independent ward in Northern Cape

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What is Central Orange River?

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An independent ward in Northern Cape

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What is Prieska?

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An independent ward in Northern Cape

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What is St. Francis Bay?

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An independent ward in Eastern Cape

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What is Central Drakensberg?

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A district in Kwazulu-Natal

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What is Lions River?

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A district in Kwazulu-Natal

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How many sub-areas of Limpopo exist?

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None

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What is Rietriver FS?

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An independent ward in Free State

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What is Breede River Valley?

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A region in Western Cape

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What is Cape South Coast?

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A region in Western Cape

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What is Coastal Region?

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A region in Western Cape

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What is Klein Karoo?
A region in Western Cape
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What is Olifants River?
A region in Western Cape
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In which region are all of South Africa's geographical units located?
Western Cape
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What is the Western Cape's climate?
Mediterranean
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What is the Benguela Current?
Airstream from Antarctica that cools coastal South African areas
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What is the Cape Doctor?
A strong southeasterly wind that hits the Western Cape in spring and summer. Inhibits fungal disease and moderates temperature. Also batters vines
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What is Steen?
South African name for Chenin Blanc
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What is the most planted white grape in South Africa?
Steen (Chenin Blanc). 20%
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What is Pinotage?
South African grape blend between Cinsault and Pinot Noir
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What is Cap Classique?
Traditional method South African sparkling wine. Charmat method. Traditionally made with Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay increasing in popularity
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What is Stellenbosch?
A district in Coastal Region (SA)
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What is Cape Town?
A district in Coastal Region (SA)
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What is Paarl?
A district in Coastal Region (SA)
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What is Tulbagh?
A district in Coastal Region (SA)
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What is Darling?
A district in Coastal Region (SA)
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What is Franschhoek Valley?
A district in Coastal Region (SA)
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What is Wellington (SA)?
A district in Coastal Region (SA)
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What is Swartland?
A district in Coastal Region (SA)
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What is Constantia?
A ward in Cape Town district in Coastal Region
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What grape is Klein Constantia best known for?
Muscat de Frontignan
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What are the two most planted varietals in Stellenbosch?
Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc
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What are the key grapes of Paarl?
Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Pinotage Chenin Blanc Chardonnay
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What is Boberg?
A region only for fortified wines from Paarl, Franschhoek, Wellington, and Tulbagh
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What is Robertson?
A district in Breede River Valley
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What is Worcester?
A district in Breede River Valley
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What is Breedekloof?
A district in Breede River Valley
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What grape is Worcester known for?
Sémillion (50% of SA plantings)
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What is Elgin?
A district in Cape South Coast region in Western Cape
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What are key grapes from Elgin?
Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir Weisser Riesling
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What is Cape Agulhas?
A district in Cape South Coast region in Western Cape
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What is Overberg?
A district in Cape South Coast region in Western Cape
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What is Plettenberg Bay?
A district in Cape South Coast region in Western Cape
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What is Swellendam?
A district in Cape South Coast region in Western Cape
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What is Walker Bay?
A district in Cape South Coast region in Western Cape
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What is Calitzdorp?
A district in Klein Karoo region in Western Cape
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What is Langeberg-Garcia?
A district in Klein Karoo region in Western Cape
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What is Citrusdal Mountain?
A district in Olifants River region in Western Cape
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What is Citrusdal Valley?
A district in Olifants River region in Western Cape
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What is Lutzville Valley?
A district in Olifants River region in Western Cape

WSET D3 from Henry P (112 decks)

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