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42 WSET3_SouthAfrica Flashcards

1
Q

In which year did apartheid end in South Africa?

A

1994

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2
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What is the name of the famous sweet wine of South Africa?

A

Vin de Constance

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3
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From which varietal is vin de constance made?

A

Muscat of Alexandria

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4
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In which year did KWV dominance end in South Africa?

A

1997

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5
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Which white varietal was traditionally dominant in South Africa, but has been widely replanted?

A

Chenin Blanc

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6
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Which Geographical Unit holds 95% of vineyards in South Africa?

A

Western Cape

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7
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What is the name of the scheme promoting sustainable development in SA?

A

IPW (Integrated Production of Wine)

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8
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In which year did the Wine of Origin system start?

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1973

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9
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What are the four (non strictly) hierarchical levels within the WO system?

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Geographical Unit, Regions, Districts, Wards, Estates

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10
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Which are the 5 regions within Western Cape Geographical Unit?

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Coastal, Breede River, Klein Karoo, Olifants River, Boberg

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11
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Which region may produce only fortified wines?

A

Boberg

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12
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Which are the 3 most important districts within the Coastal region?

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Stellenbosch, Paarl, Swaartland

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13
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In which district is the Constantia ward?

A

None

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14
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What is the local name of Chenin Blanc in SA?

A

Steen

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15
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Which district is well known for quality red wines, particularly cabernet, merlot and syrah?

A

Stellenbosch

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16
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What is the name of the bay which pushes cool air into the wards of Stellenbosch?

A

False Bay

17
Q

What is the name of the seasonal South Easterly wind?

A

Cape Doctor

18
Q

Which antarctic current provides a cooling effect on the coastal region?

A

Benguela current

19
Q

For which two white varietals is Stellenbosch best known?

A

Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay

20
Q

What is the name of the mountain range above Paarl?

A

?

21
Q

From which varietals is Pinotage a crossing?

A

Cinsault and Pinot Noir

22
Q

Which district used to be known for bulk wine, but now produces quality wines from old vine chenin and syrah?

A

Swaartland

23
Q

Which district is well known for top quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir?

A

Walker Bay district

24
Q

What is the local name of Muscat of Alexandria grape in SA?

A

Hanepoot

25
Q

Which ward is important in the cool climate region of the Overberg district?

A

Elgin Ward

26
Q

Which ward is known for Sauvignon Blanc in the Cape Agulhas district?

A

Elin Ward

27
Q

Which Breede River district is known for volume wine production for distillation from Chenin and Colombard grapes?

A

Worcester

28
Q

Name the 7 DACs of Austria

A

TBC?

29
Q

Which warm, high volume Region is known for sweet, red, fortified wine?

A

Klein Karoo

30
Q

Which Breede River district is known for quality cooler climate varietals in addition to volume wines?

A

Robertson

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