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Name the 3 estates that Constantia divided into after Van Der Stels death:

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Groot Constantia

Klein Constantia

Bergvliet

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What is KWV in South Africa?

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A Co-op founded in 1918

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What is SAWIT?

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South African Wine Industry Trust:

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In South Africa what is the minimum amount of a stated vintage that may appear on a bottle?

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85%

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What are the 4 geographical areas largest to smallest in South Africa?

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Geographical Unit

Region

District

Ward

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A wine with a single vineyard on a label in South Africa must contain what percent of wine from that vineyard?

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100%

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What is the max size of single vineyard that can be stated on a label in South Africa?

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6 ha

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What is IPW?

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Intergrated Production of Wine Scheme: A voluntary certification of sustainability

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What are the 6 GI’s of South Africa?

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Western Cape Northern Cape Eastern Cape Kwazulu-Natal Limpopo Free State

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Western Cape sits between what lines of latitude?

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27-34 degrees

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What is the most planted white grape in South Africa?

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Steen (Chenin Blanc)

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Hanepoot is also known as what?

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Muscat of Alexandria

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What does teinturier mean?

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A grape with red skin and pulp

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What is Pontac?

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A red grape of Constantia Estate in South Africa

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What is the southern most district in South Africa?

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Cape Agulhas

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Warwick Estate “Trilogy” and Meerlust “Rubicon” are both notable wines from where?

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Stellenbosch

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Devon Valley, Jonkershoek Valley, Papegaaiberg, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch, Bottelary, Banghoek, and the Polkadraai Hills are all what?

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Wards in Stellenbosch

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What was the first house in South Africa to make a botritized dessert wine?

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Nederburg

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Name the districts in Cape South Coast region:

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Cape Alguhas
Elgin
Lower Duivenhoks River
Overberg
Plettenberg Bay
Swellendam
Walker Bay

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Name the 2 regions of Klein-Karoo:

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Caliztdorp

Langeberg-Garcia

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Name 5 wards of Stellenbosch:

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Banghoek Bottelary Devon Valley Jonkershoek Valley Papegaaiberg Simonsberg - Stellenbosch Polkadraai Hills

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Robertson, Worcester, and Breedekloof Districts are located in what Region?

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Breede River Valley Region

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What are the 3 districts of Breede River Valley?

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Robertson, Worcester, Breedekloof

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What year did South Africa become democratic?

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1994

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What is greengrape?
Historical name for Semillon in South Africa
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OVP Certified Heritage Vineyard seal must come from vineyards that are how old?
at least 35 years
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Methode Cap Classique must be made from what grape?
any grape, any region
28
MCC must spend how long on the lee's?
12 months
29
MCC labeled brut may contain how much r/s?
No more than 15 g/L
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Where are most MCC producers located?
Robertson Valley
31
What is Jerepigo?
a vin de liquer from South Africa Hanepoot is fortified prior to fermentation
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What variety in South Africa was originally called heritage?
Cinsaut
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What variety in South Africa was originally called heritage?
Cinsaut
34
Which region in South Africa produces the most wine?
Breede River Valley Mostly bulk wine production destined for brandy
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What was Robertsons traditional economy?
Race horse breeding
36
Graham Beck is located in what district and region?
Robertson, Breede River Valley
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What is the ward of Cape Alguhas?
Elim
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Hemel-en-Aarde is located in what district?
Walker Bay
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Bot River ward is located in what district?
Walker Bay
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Constantia wines were originally known as what?
"Sweet Governors wine"
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Muscat blanc à petit grains synonym in South Africa:
Muscat de Frontigan or Muscadel
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What year did KMV privatize in SA?
1997
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What year was SAWIT established?
1999
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What year did the KWV abandon the quota system?
1992
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What year was the WO scheme established?
1973
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What is Platter South African Wine guide?
yearly publication that rates wines and discusses trends and vintage characteristics,
47
What is the southern most region of the Western Cape?
Cape Agulhas Coolest climate in the country; vs Northern Cape areas along the Orange River which experience a hot, arid climate and are generally only suitable for bulk wines
48
Name the regions of the Western Cape:
* Coastal Region * Cape South Coast * Breede River Valley * Klein Karoo * Olifants River Region * Boberg
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What river runs through the Northern Cape?
Orange River
50
What is Cape Riesling?
Crouchen Blanc
51
What 2 districts of SA produce the bulk of SA wine?
Worcester and Breedekloof
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Constantia is a ward in what district?
Cape town
53
Cape Blends are based on what grape?
Pinotage
54
What is “Liberstein”?
A semi sweet non-fortified wine made in South Africa from Chenin Blanc helped boost Chenin popularity
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What is Muscadel in South Africa?
Muscat blanc à petit grains
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What is the name for Muscat Blanc à petit grains in South Africa?
Muscadel
57
What is Semillon Gris?
A rare red mutation of Semillon found in South Africa
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What district of South Africa is most associated with Cape Tawny, Cape Ruby and Cape Vintage?
Calitzdorp, Klein Karoo
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Citrusdal Mountain and Citrusdal Valley are districts where?
Olifant River Region
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What are the districts of Olifant River Region?
Citrusdal Mountain Citrusdal Valley

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