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South Africa - General Flashcards

1
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When was South Africa’s Wine of Origin system introduced?

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1973

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2
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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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10
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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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12
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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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14
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What is Hartswater?

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An independent ward in Northern Cape

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15
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What is Central Orange River?

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An independent ward in Northern Cape

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16
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What is Prieska?

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An independent ward in Northern Cape

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17
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What is St. Francis Bay?

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An independent ward in Eastern Cape

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18
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What is Central Drakensberg?

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A district in Kwazulu-Natal

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19
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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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21
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What is Rietriver FS?

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An independent ward in Free State

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22
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What is Breede River Valley?

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A region in Western Cape

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23
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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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25
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What is Klein Karoo?

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A region in Western Cape

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26
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What is Olifants River?

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A region in Western Cape

27
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In which region are all of South Africa’s geographical units located?

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Western Cape

28
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What is the Western Cape’s climate?

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Mediterranean

29
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What is the Benguela Current?

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Airstream from Antarctica that cools coastal South African areas

30
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What is the Cape Doctor?

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A strong southeasterly wind that hits the Western Cape in spring and summer. Inhibits fungal disease and moderates temperature. Also batters vines

31
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What is Steen?

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South African name for Chenin Blanc

32
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What is the most planted white grape in South Africa?

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Steen (Chenin Blanc). 20%

33
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What is Pinotage?

A

South African grape blend between Cinsault and Pinot Noir

34
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What is Cap Classique?

A

Traditional method South African sparkling wine. Charmat method. Traditionally made with Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay increasing in popularity

35
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What is Stellenbosch?

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A district in Coastal Region (SA)

36
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What is Cape Town?

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A district in Coastal Region (SA)

37
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What is Paarl?

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A district in Coastal Region (SA)

38
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What is Tulbagh?

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A district in Coastal Region (SA)

39
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What is Darling?

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A district in Coastal Region (SA)

40
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What is Franschhoek Valley?

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A district in Coastal Region (SA)

41
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What is Wellington (SA)?

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A district in Coastal Region (SA)

42
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What is Swartland?

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A district in Coastal Region (SA)

43
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What is Constantia?

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A ward in Cape Town district in Coastal Region

44
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What grape is Klein Constantia best known for?

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Muscat de Frontignan

45
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What are the two most planted varietals in Stellenbosch?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Sauvignon Blanc

46
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What are the key grapes of Paarl?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Shiraz

Pinotage

Chenin Blanc

Chardonnay

47
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What is Boberg?

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A region only for fortified wines from Paarl, Franschhoek, Wellington, and Tulbagh

48
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What is Robertson?

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A district in Breede River Valley

49
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What is Worcester?

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A district in Breede River Valley

50
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What is Breedekloof?

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A district in Breede River Valley

51
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What grape is Worcester known for?

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Sémillion (50% of SA plantings)

52
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What is Elgin?

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A district in Cape South Coast region in Western Cape

53
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What are key grapes from Elgin?

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Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Noir

Weisser Riesling

54
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What is Cape Agulhas?

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A district in Cape South Coast region in Western Cape

55
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What is Overberg?

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A district in Cape South Coast region in Western Cape

56
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What is Plettenberg Bay?

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A district in Cape South Coast region in Western Cape

57
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What is Swellendam?

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A district in Cape South Coast region in Western Cape

58
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What is Walker Bay?

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A district in Cape South Coast region in Western Cape

59
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What is Calitzdorp?

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A district in Klein Karoo region in Western Cape

60
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What is Langeberg-Garcia?

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A district in Klein Karoo region in Western Cape

61
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What is Citrusdal Mountain?

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A district in Olifants River region in Western Cape

62
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What is Citrusdal Valley?

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A district in Olifants River region in Western Cape

63
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What is Lutzville Valley?

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A district in Olifants River region in Western Cape

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