South Africa

Question 1

Which white grape variety in South Africa is usually distilled into brandy?

Answer 1

Colombard

Question 2

Which region of South Africa which remains cool from its altitude is known for it’s intense and fresh Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 2

Elgin

Question 3

Which South African GI is known for its Premium Sauvignon Blanc and Late- Harvest Muscat?

Answer 3

Constantia

Question 4

Which region of South Africa has a reputation for complex age worthy reds in a Bordeaux style?

Answer 4

Stellenbosch

Question 5

Pinotage is known for taking on which flavour characteristics when matured in oak?

Answer 5

Coffee and chocolate

Question 6

What part of South Africa would you source grapes to make a full bodied Cab/Pinotage blend?

Answer 6

Breede River Valley region. Worcester or Robertson

Question 7

What is the climate of Breede River Valley?

Answer 7

Consistent hot and dry climate. Fertile soils and irrigation. Good for inexpensive red wine production

Question 8

Describe the Cape Doctor

Answer 8

An intense South-Easterly wind coming off of False Bay, cooling the area

Question 9

How is it possible to grow wine grapes in South Africa?

Answer 9

• Benguela Current, cooling ocean current from Antarctic
• The Cape Doctor winds, blowing south-east off of False Bay, cooling inland by a few degrees
• Mountain range across the Western Cape, a source of cool mountain air and cooler high altitude sites
• Mountains create shadows for vineyard sites, creating cooler temps