SOUTH AFRICA, Coastal Region

Question 1

In which year was the crossing between Cinsaul & Pinot Noir (Pinotage) and by whom?

Answer 1

*In 1925 by Professor Abraham Perold!

Question 2

In which year was the first bottling of Pinotage? Name the benchmark producer of Pinotage from Stellenbosh?

Answer 2

*First bottling in 1961
*Kanonkop- Benchmark producer for Pinotage.

Question 3

What stands for (WO) and in which year it was introduced?

Answer 3

*Wine of Origen
*Introduced in 1973

Question 4

What Jeripigo means in South Africa?

Answer 4

*It is Vin de Liqueur VDL (brandy added to unfermented must)
it can be red or white produced from any grape variety.

Question 5

what you know about Cape Town?

Answer 5

*Cool Maritime climate, suitable for Semillon and Sau Blanc.
*The well known ‘ Vin the Constance & Grand Constance’ are produced by Klein Constancia from Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains.

Question 6

What you know about Darling district in the Coastal Region?

Answer 6

*Located on the southern part of Swartland.
*Cooled by the Atlantic Ocean which creates excellent conditions for Sau Blanc.

Question 7

Describe the Paarl district in the Coastal Region?

Answer 7

*Parl is a top district, requires irrigation in the valley areas provided by the Berg River. (Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cab Sauv, Pinotage, Shiraz produce the best wines here.

Question 8

Describe Stellenbosch district of the Coastal Region?

Answer 8

*Mountains, high rainfalls and different soils creates a different environments!
*Top quality white and (red, highly regarded) are produced.

Question 9

Name the 3 top WARDS of Stellenbosch?

Answer 9

*Devon Valley
*Bottelary
*Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

Question 10

What you know about Tulbagh district in the Coastal Region?

Answer 10

*Located in high altitudes valleys surrounded by high mountains which keeps the cool air from the night time.
*Still & sparkling wines are produced, Shiraz & Chenin Blanc most important varieties.