SOUTH AFRICA

Question 1

What are the factors that influence the climate of ZA?

Answer 1

Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Cape Doctor - heavy wind, prevents much fungal diseases on vines
Mountain ranges in SW corner of ZA

Mountains are called:

Question 2

Describe the Wine law and leballing regulations of ZA

Answer 2

Wine of Origen (1973)

GI
Region
District
Ward

Fx.
GI - Western Cape
Region - Coastal Region
District - Stellenbosch
Ward - Kanonkop

Question 3

What climate and soil dominate in ZA? Name most important GI, Regions, Districts and Wards

Answer 3

Climate: Maritime like Bordeaux
Soil: Old soil, granite, alluvial

GIs: Western
Region: Coastal, Southern, Olifants River, Breede River, Klein Karoo
Districts: Cape, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschoek, Robertson, Swartland,
Wards: Constantia, Kanonkop

Question 4

Describe principal regions of Western Cape

Answer 4

Stellenbosch =
Franschoek =
Paarl =
Constantia =
Walker Bay =
Elgin =

Question 5

What varietals are associated with the production areas?

Answer 5

SVB
CBS
PNT

Question 6

What are the districts of Coastal Region?

Answer 6

Swartland
Cape
Stellenbosch
Paarl
Franschoek
Walker Bay
Elgin

Question 7

What are the districts of Breede River?

Answer 7

Robertson

Question 8

What does Cape Classique refer to?

Answer 8

Traditional method, sparkling wine on

Question 9

What is a Cape blend?

Answer 9

Pinotage