South Africa

Question 1

South Africa - Factors of Wine Production

Answer 1

• Climate
  
  • Mostly maritime with the cooling effect of the oceans
  • The Bengueia Current flows north from Antarctica to cool the coastal areas
• Soil: Ancient and diverse
• Grape Varieties
  
  • White: Chenin Blanc (locally called Steen), Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
  • Red: Pinotage (Pinot Noir x Cinsault crossing), Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Pinot Noir
• Viticulture
  
  • High occurrence of vine virus
  • The Cape Doctor, a strong southeasterly wind, blows across the Western Cape in the spring and summer.
    
    • Help suppress fungal disease
    • Help moderate temperatures
    • Can injure the vines and disturb flowering

Question 2

South Africa - Regional Wine Law

Answer 2

• Wine of Origin System (WO)
  
  • Producers looking for certification must adhere to specific standards
  • A WO seal appears on all bottles of South African wine that pass this certification
• WO Labeling Laws
  
  • Vintage: Minimum 85% of stated year
  • Varietal Labeling: Minimum 85%
  • Appellation: 100% fo the grapes must come from the named Geographic Designation

Question 3

South Africa - Steen is local name for which grape variety?

Answer 3

• Chenin Blanc
  
  • Chardonnay
  • Riesling
  • Pinot Noir

Question 4

South Africa - The grape variety Pinotage is a ___ of Cinsault and Pinot Noir.

Answer 4

• Crossing
  
  • Hybrid
  • Clone
  • Blend

Question 5

South Africa - The Benguela Current can help…

Answer 5

• Cool coastal South African vineyards
  
  • Warm coastal South African vineyards
  • Prevent rot
  • Prevetn phylloxera

Question 6

South Africa - Which of the follwing is a District in South Africa?

Answer 6

• Stellenbosch
  
  • Mendoza
  • Maipo
  • Salta

Question 7

South Africa - Order the following South African Geographic Origin designations from smallest to largest:

1. Geographical Units
2. Estates
3. Regions
4. Wards
5. Districts

Answer 7

1. Geographical Units = 5
2. Estates = 1
3. Regions = 4
4. Wards = 2
5. Districts = 3

Question 8

South Africa - What is the KWV?

Answer 8

• Rehab program from Phylloxera

Question 9

South Africa - Name 3 effects of the Cape Doctor wind on the vineyards of South Africa

Answer 9

1. Cool down climate
2. Prevent diseases
3. Injure Vines