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Which two districts of Coastal Region were repealed in May 2017?

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

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Franschhoek

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Name the only Ward of Cape Agulhas district.

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Elim

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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

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Name the only commercial wine producer of Kenya.

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Rift Valley Winery

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Name the only Ward of Eastern Cape.

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St. Francis Bay

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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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Synonym of Muscat of Alexandria in South Africa.

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Hanepoot

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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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Name the Ward of Darling district.

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Groenekloof

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

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1980

Cabernet Sauvignon

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

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Worcester

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

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

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What are the two districts of Northern Cape?

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Douglas

Sutherland-Karoo

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Greatest threat for vineyards in Constantia.

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Baboons

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Most important Geographical Unit of South Africa.

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Western Cape

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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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Name the most planted red grape of South Africa.

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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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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Darling District has excellent conditions for which grape variety?
Sauvignon Blanc
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Where is Kanonkop Estate located?
Stellenbosch (Coastal Region)
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Name the only Ward of Eastern Cape GU.
St. Francis Bay
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Name the Regions of the Western Cape GU.
``` Breede River Valley Cape South Coast Coastal Region Klein Karoo Olifants Region ```
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Where is Thelema Mountain Vineyards located?
Elgin (Cape South Coast)
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Which District of Klein Karoo Region is famous for port-style wines?
Calitzdorp
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Where is Boekenhoutskloof located?
Franschoek
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Name three producers from Paarl.
Glen Carlou Fairview Landskroon
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When did the KWV become a private company?
1997
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What is South Africa's wine appellation system called?
Wine of Origin
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As of 2006, if a wine lists a single varietal, what is the minimum percentage of that varietal for South African wines?
85%
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If a wine from South Africa lists an area of production, what percentage of grapes must derive from the stated area?
100%
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What are the four types of production areas in South Africa in descending order of size?
Geographical Unit Region District Ward
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What are the laws for labeling a wine "Single Vineyard Wine" in South Africa?
It may be used for wines sourced solely from the vineyard, provided it is appropriately registered and of less than 6 ha
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What are the five large geographical areas (units) of South Africa?
``` Western Cape Northern Cape Eastern Cape Kwazulu-Natal Limpopo ```
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Name the two Districts of the Northern Cape GU.
Douglas | Sutherland-Karoo
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What region has the coolest climate in South Africa? Which has the hottest?
``` Cape Agulhas (Western Cape) Orange River (Northern Cape) ```
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What winds blow through the Western Cape of South Africa?
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)
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What is Cape Riesling?
A synonym for Crouchen Blanc
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What teinturier grape is linked to the old red wines of Constantia?
Pontac
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What is sparkling wine called in South Africa?
Cap Classique
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What is the climate of Stellenbosch?
Maritime-influenced
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Who is the largest producer in Paarl?
Nederburg (over 40 bottlings in their range and the first to produce Botrytised dessert wines in South Africa)
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What two former Wards of Paarl have since received District status?
``` Franschhoek Valley (2010) Wellington (2012) ```
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What s the largest district in South Africa in terms of production?
Worcester
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Where is the majority of South Africa's Semillon planted?
Worcester
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What is the dominant production focus for Klein Karoo?
Fortified | Sweet Wines
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What is the largest co-operative winery in South Africa?
Vredendal (located in Olifants River Region)
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Where are South Africa's highest vineyard elevations located?
Cederberg (an unincorporated Ward located to the east of the Olifants River Region)
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What former ward of the Overberg district has since received district status of its own? When?
Elgin | 2012
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What is the southernmost district of South Africa?
Cape Agulhas
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What is Walker Bay becoming known for?
Pinot Noir | Chardonnay
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Who is a leading producer in Walker Bay?
Hamilton Russell
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What are the wards of Cape South Coast Region that are not incorporated into a district?
Herbertsdale Napier Stilbaai East Lower Duivenhoks River
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What is Rust en Verde?
An important producer Stellenbosch
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Who is responsible for renovating Groot Constantia in 1778 and bringing acclaim back to the wines?
Hendrik Cloete
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When were the terms Cape Port and Cape Sherry phased out? What is Cape Port referred to as now?
2012 | Cape Port is named according to its style: Cape Tawny and Cape Ruby
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What is the climate of the Western Cape?
Mediterranean, with warm sunny growing seasons
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What was the first wine of South Africa to receive European admiration?
Vin de Constance
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When was the Wine Of Origin Scheme gave official recognition to Regions, Districts and Wards?
1973
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Name the two districts of Klein Karoo Region.
Calitzdorp | Langeberg-Garcia
66
Name the most planted grape of Constantia Ward.
Sauvignon Blanc
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Name the two wineries that continue the dessert wine tradition in Constantia Ward.
``` Klein Constantia (Vin de Constance) Groot Constantia (Grand Constance) ```
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Where is Bamboes Bay Ward located?
Olifants River Region, Western Cape GU
69
Name the seven Wards of Stellenbosch.
``` Banghoek Bottelary Devon Valley Jonkershoek Valley Papegaaiberg Polkadraai Hills Simonsberg-Stellenbosch ```
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In which District of the Costal Region do we witness the "cold trap" phenomenon?
Tulbach
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Where is Monis Wines located and in what style of wines is he specialized?
Paarl | Fortified wines

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