South Africa

Question 1

What does Fransschhoek translate to?

Answer 1

The French corner

Question 2

What is the leading grape of South Africa and what is it known as locally

Answer 2

Chenin Blanc, known locally as Steen

Question 3

A blend using Pinot noir and cinsault?

Answer 3

Pinotage

Question 4

Cape blend

Answer 4

30-70% pinotage blended with traditional Bordeaux red varieties

Question 5

What is the leading red grape of South Africa

Answer 5

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 6

South African wine areas from largest to smallest

Answer 6

Geographical units
Regions
Districts
Wards-defined by soil climate geo factors

Question 7

What is South Africa’s primary GU or geographical unit?

Answer 7

The western Cape

Question 8

What’s the leading grape of the stellenbosch district ?

Answer 8

Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 9

What famous desert wine is the constantia ward known for? What primary grape

Answer 9

Vin de Constance, a muscat based sweet white wine

Question 10

What are typical wines of the swartland district?

Answer 10

Rhône varieties and Chenin Blanc

Question 11

The breede River valley region is known mostly for what ?

Answer 11

Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc

Question 12

Where are the main wine regions of North Africa

Answer 12

Morocco
Algeria
Tunisia

Question 13

What are the top grape varieties of North Africa

Answer 13

Carignan
Grenache
Cinsaut
Muscat

All use the French appellation systems
AOG or AOC