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South Africa / Rest of Africa Flashcards

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1
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Which two districts of Coastal Region were repealed in May 2017?

A

Tygerberg and Cape Peninsula

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When was the Co-operative Wine Growers Association (KMV) in South Africa created?

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1918

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First Ward to gain official recognition in South Africa.

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Simonsberg-Stellenbosch

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4
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Famous district of South Africa that use to be a Ward of Paarl.

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Franschhoek

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5
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Name the only Ward of Cape Agulhas district.

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Elim

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6
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Name the two Wards of Breedekloof,

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Goudini

Slanghoek

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Name the two Wards of Paarl.

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Simonsberg-Paarl
Voor Paardeberg
Agter-Paarl

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8
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Name the only commercial wine producer of Kenya.

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Rift Valley Winery

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9
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Name the only Ward of Eastern Cape.

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St. Francis Bay

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10
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Which name is sometimes used in South Africa for the Palomino grape?

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Fransdruif or Frans

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11
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Synonym of Muscat of Alexandria in South Africa.

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Hanepoot

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12
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What is Boberg?

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Term used for fortified wines from Paarl, Franschhoek, Wellington and Tulbach

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When was Stellenbosch University officially opened and who was it’s chair?

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1917

A. I. Perold

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14
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Name the Ward of Darling district.

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Groenekloof

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15
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When was the first vintage of Meerlust’s Rubicon and what is its main grape variety?

A

1980

Cabernet Sauvignon

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16
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Which two districts of South Africa is famed for their high-quality fortified wines?

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Swartland

Calitzdorp

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17
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Most important brandy producing area (district) of South Africa.

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Worcester

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18
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Where is Russell Hamilton Vineyards located and which are the grapes that he specializes?

A

South Africa, Cape South Coast, Walker Bay, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

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19
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What are the two districts of Northern Cape?

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Douglas

Sutherland-Karoo

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20
Q

Greatest threat for vineyards in Constantia.

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Baboons

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21
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Most important Geographical Unit of South Africa.

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Western Cape

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22
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What current cools the coastal regions of the Western Cape in South Africa?

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Benguela Current (runs north from Antarctica to cool the coastal areas)

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23
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Name the most planted red grape of South Africa.

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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24
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Name the four wards of Cape Town District.

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Costantia
Durbanville
Hout Bay
Philadelphia

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25
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Darling District has excellent conditions for which grape variety?

A

Sauvignon Blanc

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26
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Where is Kanonkop Estate located?

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Stellenbosch (Coastal Region)

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27
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Name the only Ward of Eastern Cape GU.

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St. Francis Bay

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28
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Name the Regions of the Western Cape GU.

A 
Breede River Valley
Cape South Coast
Coastal Region
Klein Karoo
Olifants Region
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29
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Where is Thelema Mountain Vineyards located?

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Elgin (Cape South Coast)

30
Q

Which District of Klein Karoo Region is famous for port-style wines?

A

Calitzdorp

31
Q

Where is Boekenhoutskloof located?

A

Franschoek

32
Q

Name three producers from Paarl.

A

Glen Carlou
Fairview
Landskroon

33
Q

When did the KWV become a private company?

A

1997

34
Q

What is South Africa’s wine appellation system called?

A

Wine of Origin

35
Q

As of 2006, if a wine lists a single varietal, what is the minimum percentage of that varietal for South African wines?

A

85%

36
Q

If a wine from South Africa lists an area of production, what percentage of grapes must derive from the stated area?

A

100%

37
Q

What are the four types of production areas in South Africa in descending order of size?

A

Geographical Unit
Region
District
Ward

38
Q

What are the laws for labeling a wine “Single Vineyard Wine” in South Africa?

A

It may be used for wines sourced solely from the vineyard, provided it is appropriately registered and of less than 6 ha

39
Q

What are the five large geographical areas (units) of South Africa?

A 
Western Cape
Northern Cape
Eastern Cape
Kwazulu-Natal 
Limpopo
40
Q

Name the two Districts of the Northern Cape GU.

A

Douglas

Sutherland-Karoo

41
Q

What region has the coolest climate in South Africa? Which has the hottest?

A 
Cape Agulhas (Western Cape) 
Orange River (Northern Cape)
42
Q

What winds blow through the Western Cape of South Africa?

A

The Cape Doctor (a notoriously strong southeasterly wind that blows across the cape throughout spring and summer, inhibiting fungal disease and moderating temperatures but also battering the vines)

43
Q

What is Cape Riesling?

A

A synonym for Crouchen Blanc

44
Q

What teinturier grape is linked to the old red wines of Constantia?

A

Pontac

45
Q

What is sparkling wine called in South Africa?

A

Cap Classique

46
Q

What is the climate of Stellenbosch?

A

Maritime-influenced

47
Q

Who is the largest producer in Paarl?

A

Nederburg (over 40 bottlings in their range and the first to produce Botrytised dessert wines in South Africa)

48
Q

What two former Wards of Paarl have since received District status?

A 
Franschhoek Valley (2010) 
Wellington (2012)
49
Q

What s the largest district in South Africa in terms of production?

A

Worcester

50
Q

Where is the majority of South Africa’s Semillon planted?

A

Worcester

51
Q

What is the dominant production focus for Klein Karoo?

A

Fortified

Sweet Wines

52
Q

What is the largest co-operative winery in South Africa?

A

Vredendal (located in Olifants River Region)

53
Q

Where are South Africa’s highest vineyard elevations located?

A

Cederberg (an unincorporated Ward located to the east of the Olifants River Region)

54
Q

What former ward of the Overberg district has since received district status of its own? When?

A

Elgin

2012

55
Q

What is the southernmost district of South Africa?

A

Cape Agulhas

56
Q

What is Walker Bay becoming known for?

A

Pinot Noir

Chardonnay

57
Q

Who is a leading producer in Walker Bay?

A

Hamilton Russell

58
Q

What are the wards of Cape South Coast Region that are not incorporated into a district?

A

Herbertsdale
Napier
Stilbaai East
Lower Duivenhoks River

59
Q

What is Rust en Verde?

A

An important producer Stellenbosch

60
Q

Who is responsible for renovating Groot Constantia in 1778 and bringing acclaim back to the wines?

A

Hendrik Cloete

61
Q

When were the terms Cape Port and Cape Sherry phased out? What is Cape Port referred to as now?

A

2012

Cape Port is named according to its style: Cape Tawny and Cape Ruby

62
Q

What is the climate of the Western Cape?

A

Mediterranean, with warm sunny growing seasons

63
Q

What was the first wine of South Africa to receive European admiration?

A

Vin de Constance

64
Q

When was the Wine Of Origin Scheme gave official recognition to Regions, Districts and Wards?

A

1973

65
Q

Name the two districts of Klein Karoo Region.

A

Calitzdorp

Langeberg-Garcia

66
Q

Name the most planted grape of Constantia Ward.

A

Sauvignon Blanc

67
Q

Name the two wineries that continue the dessert wine tradition in Constantia Ward.

A 
Klein Constantia (Vin de Constance)
Groot Constantia (Grand Constance)
68
Q

Where is Bamboes Bay Ward located?

A

Olifants River Region, Western Cape GU

69
Q

Name the seven Wards of Stellenbosch.

A 
Banghoek
Bottelary
Devon Valley
Jonkershoek Valley
Papegaaiberg
Polkadraai Hills
Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
70
Q

In which District of the Costal Region do we witness the “cold trap” phenomenon?

A

Tulbach

71
Q

Where is Monis Wines located and in what style of wines is he specialized?

A

Paarl

Fortified wines

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