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What is the KWV
Briefly discuss its’ history and decline

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A centralized cooperative that nearly all growers in South Africa joined to monopolize the export market, though the organization quickly became aligned with the Nation Party who formed apartheid
The organization declined in power in the 60s and 70s but still maintained influence until the 90s
Apartheid’s abolition in 94 opened the country to the world and destroyed the KWVs monopoly

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What year was Apartheid abolished

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1994

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What two oceans meet at South Africa

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Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean

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What Antarctic current cools the coastal regions of South Africa

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Benguela Current

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What fierce current originates in the southeast of South Africa

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The Cape Doctor

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What effect does the Cape Doctor have on South African vineyards

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It helps mitigate disease pressure
Can damage vines when at its’ fiercest

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What is the overall climate of South Africa’s major wine growing areas

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Mediterranean

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What is South Africa’s major threat to viticulture

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Water access

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What effect does the Benguela Current have on the coastal wine regions of South Africa

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It provides a cooling effect

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Define Méthode Cap Classique

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Champagne method sparkling wine produced in South Africa, often from the classic varietals of Champagne

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What are the aging requirements for Méthode Cap Classique

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Min. 12 months sur lie aging

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What is the synonym for Muscat of Alexandria in South Africa

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Hanespoot

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What is Jerepigo

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Vin de Liqueur produced in South Africa from Hanespoot (Muscat of Alexandria) fortified prior to fermentation

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What is Pinotage

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A crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsault created in Stellenbosch to retain Pinot Noir’s elegance while adding Cinsault’s resistance to drought and more reliable yields to thrive in South Africa

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What system does South Africa for geographic indication

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Wine of Origin System

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What are the 5 tiers of the Wine of Origin System

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Geographical Unit
Region
District
Ward
Single Vineyard

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If a wine is labeled by varietal, what is the minimum required percentage of the stated varietal in the wine in South Africa

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85%

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What are the labeling laws for blended wines in South Africa

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If two or more grapes combine to make up at least 85% of the blend, they can be stated on the label in order of most percentage within the blend

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What are the 6 Geographical Units of South Africa

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Western Cape
Northern Cape
Eastern Cape
Limpoo
Free State
KwaZulu-Natel

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What Geographical Unit in South Africa is home to most of the countries’ viticulture

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Western Cape

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If a wine is labeled by Ward, what is the minimum required percentage of grapes that must be sourced from the named ward in the wine in South Africa

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100% must be sourced from named Ward

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What are the 3 major districts of the Breede River Valley Region

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Breedekloof District
Robertson District
Worcester District

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What is the climate of the Breede River Valley Region

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Warm continental with minor coastal influence

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Where is the Breede River Valley Region located in, in relation to the Coastal Region

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Separated from the Coastal Region by mountain ranges, farther east inland

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What are the soils of the Breede River Valley Region
Sandstone Schist Soils
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What quality level of production is most of the wine produced in the Breede River Valley Region
Bulk wines from co-ops
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What are the three major grapes of the Breedekloof District
Chenin Blanc Colombard Sauvignon Blanc
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What is the quality Ward found in Breedekloof District
Slanghoek
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What is the notable quality producer of Breedekloof District
Olifantsberg Known for Rhône varietals
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What is the coolest district in the Breede River Valley Region
Robertson District
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What is the dominant varietal of the Robertson District
Chardonnay
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What district in South Africa produces nearly 25% of the nations' Chardonnay
Robertson District
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What style of wine is popular in Robertson District
Sparkling wine
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What are the two major red varietals of Robertson District
Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz
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What are the two major white grapes of Worcester District
Chenin Blanc Colombard
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What is the synonym for Chenin Blanc in South Africa
Steen
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What is essential for viticulture in Worcester District
Irrigation
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What styles of wine are mainly produced in Worcester District
Brandy Fortified and sweet wines
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Name 3 major districts of the Cape South Coast Region
Walker Bay Elgin Overberg Cape Agulhas
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Where is the Cape Agulhas District located
In the Cape South Coast Region at the southernmost tip of Africa
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What region is the Robertson District located in
Breede River Valley Region
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What region is the Worcester District located in
Breede River Valley Region
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What region is the Breedekloof District located in
Breede River Valley Region
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What region is Elgin District located in
Cape South Coast Region
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What region is Walker Bay District located in
Cape South Coast Region
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What region is Overberg District located in
Cape South Coast Region
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What region is Swellendam District located in
Cape South Coast Region
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What is the major threat to viticulture in Cape Alguhas District
Fierce ocean winds
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What is the soil found in the best vineyards of Cape Alguhas District
Koffieklip (Coffee Stones)
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What is the geography of Elgin District
A bowl surrounded by mountains
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What is the climate of Elgin District
Cool & rainy
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What are the two major white varietals of Elgin District
Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay
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What is the climate of Overberg District
Cold, windy
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What quality producer in Overberg District has their own ward
Lismore Estate
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What is the ward of Lismore Estate
Greyton
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What is the major threat to viticulture in Overberg District
Baboons
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What are the 3 major varietals of Overberg District
Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Shiraz
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What is the quality producer of Swellendam District
Sijnn
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What region do the soils of Swellendam District ressemble
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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What are the major varietals of Swellendam District
Roussanne Grenache Mouvedre Syrah
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What is the quality ward found in the Swellendam District
Malgas (for single producer Sijnn)
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What town does Walker Bay District surround
Hermanus
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What is the famous producer of Walker Bay
Hamilton Russel
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What are the two major varietals of Walker Bay
Chardonnay Pinot Noir
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What are the four famous wards of Walker Bay
Bot River Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
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What region is home to most of South Africa's quality wine
Coastal Region
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What is the major city of the Coastal Region
Cape Town
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What district is located in the immediate area outside of the city of Cape Town
Cape Town District
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What is the famous ward of Cape Town District
Constantia
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In what year was Constantia planted
1685
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What is the specialty production of Constantia
Sweet Muscat-based wines
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What is the climate of Constantia
Cool maritime
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What are the soils of Cape Town District
Granite Sandstone
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What ward is notable in Cape Town District for dry Sauvignon Blanc
Durbanville Ward
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What is the terrain of Cape Town District
Rolling hills, gentle
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What are the two primary grape varietals of the Darling District
Sauvignon Blanc Cinsault
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What is the origin of the name of Franschoek Valley District
Named after the French Huguenots who settled the area
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What are the soils of Franschoek Valley District
Granite Clay
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What are the major varietals of Franschoek Valley District
Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Cabernet Sauvignon
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What is the famous single vineyard site within Franschoek Valley District and what varietal is planted
La Colline Sémillon
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What varietal is planted in the La Colline vineyard
Semillon
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Where is the La Colline single vineyard located
Franschoek Valley District, South Africa
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What are the soils of Paarl District
Granite Clay Sand
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What is the terrain of Paarl
Flat, gnetle with a few mountainous sub-regions
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What are the three quality wards of Paarl
Agter-Paarlward Simonsberg-Paarl Voor-Paardeberg
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What are the major varietals of Paarl
Chenin Blanc Pinotage Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah
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What are the climates of Stellenbosch
Maritime to arid depending on proximity to coast
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Describe the soil, climate and major varietals of Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Ward
Known for Bordeaux blends & Pinotage Warm climate on clay soils
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Describe the soil, climate, and major varietals of Banghoek Ward
Cooler due to elevation between two striking steep slopes Known for Cabernet Sauvignon & Chardonnay Granite & sandstone soils
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Describe the climate and major varietals of Bottelary Ward
North-facing slops moderated by cool ocean breezes Bordeaux blends, Pinotage, Syrah
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Describe the climate and major varietals of Polkadraai Hills
Coastal, cooled by sea breezes Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux varietals, Syrah
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What are the two non-ward areas of quality in Stellenbosch
Golden Triangle Helderberg Mountain
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What is the major thread to viticulture in Stellenbosch
Leaf Roll Virus
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What are the two overall dominant varietals of Stellenbosch
Cabernet Sauvignon Sauvignon Blanc
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What are the overall dominant soil types of Stellenbosch
Sandstone Granite Clay
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What is the climate of Swartland District
Hot and dry
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What notable producers revolutionized the Swartland
Spice Route Sadie Family
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What region is home to Mullineux
Swartland
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Where is most quality viticulture in Swartland
Inland, outside of coastal influence
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What are the overall dominant varietals of Swartland
Chenin Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon
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What is the ward home to much of Swartland's quality viticulture and the hub for the fine wine industry
Malmesbury
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Where is the Tulbaugh District located
East of Swartland, inland in a horseshoe-shaped valley
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What are the soils of Tulbaugh District
Shale Clay Quartz
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What is the major threat to viticulture in Tulbaugh District
Wind damage
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How does Tulbaugh's climate compare to Swartland
Much more precipitation, colder winters
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What are the major varietals of Tulbaugh District
Chenin Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon Rhône Varietals
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What is the climate of Wellington District
Arid, hot
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What is the terrain of Wellington District
Rolling gentle hills
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What is Wellington District known for
Bulk wines from Chenin, Syrah, and Pinotage
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What are the soils of the Wellington District
Shale Granite Sandstone
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What does Klein Karoo translate to
'Dry and thirsty land'
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What is the terrain of Klein Karoo
Gentle desert
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What styles of wine is Klein Karoo known for
bulk, dessert and fortified wines
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What are the dominant varietals of Klein Karoo
Colombard Chenin Blanc
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What is the main soil type of Klein Karoo
Shale
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What are the two quality sub-regions of Klein Karoo
Tradouw Tradouw Highlands
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What style of wine is Calitzdorp District known for
Cape style tawnys, rubies, and vintage fortified wines
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What is the soil type of Calitzdorp District
Alluvial
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What is the soil type of Tradouw District
Clay
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Where is Olifants River Region located
Vast area north of Swartland
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What wine category is Olifants River Region known for
Bulk table wine
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What are the dominant grapes of Olifants River Region
Colombard Chenin Blanc
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What is the quality ward of Olifants River Region
Piekenierskloof
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What is the soil type of Piekenierskloof Ward
Sandstone
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What is the single district of the Western Cape
Ceres Plateau
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What unique factor impacts viticulture in the Ceres Plateau
Intense solar radiation results in powerful, concentrated wines
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What is the notable ward in Ceres Plateau District
Ceres Ward
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What are the major varietals of the Ceres Plateau District
Chardonnay Pinot Noir Syrah
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What District in the Northern Cape Region is known for quality among bulk wines
Sutherland-Karoo
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What are the major varietals of Southerland-Karoo District
Colombard Chenin Blanc
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What is the single ward of Eastern Cape Region
St. Francis Bay
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What is the single ward of Free State Region
Rietrivier
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What are the two districts of KwaZulu-Natal Region
Central Drakensberg Lions River
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What region of South Africa will you find Worcester District
Breede River Valley
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What region of South Africa will you find Robertson District
Breede River Valley
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What region of South Africa will you find Breedekloof District
Breede River Valley
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What region of South Africa will you find Overberg
Cape South Coast
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What region of South Africa will you find Walker Bay
Cape South Coast
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