South Africa

Question 1

Who founded Constantia

Answer 1

Commander Simon van der Stel

Question 2

What technology advancement opened up growing in Robertson & Swarland? ~1870s

Answer 2

Railroad

Question 3

Charles Kohler did what for the SA wine industry

Answer 3

Establish KWV

Question 4

Which producer was early to plant Hemel en Arde with Pinot Noir?

Answer 4

Hamilton Russel

Question 5

What year did South Africa put in place Wine of Origin Scheme to ease trade with EU?

Answer 5

1973

Question 6

What impact did the Platter’s South African Wine Guide have on the industry?

Answer 6

Celebrate local producers, they end up banning together to form Cape Winemakers guild 1982

Question 7

What might a South African call a Coop?

Answer 7

Producer Cellars

Question 8

What are some economic struggles for South African wine

Answer 8

Grape prices don’t really differ between premium and bulk
Bulk wine is still 50% for export
Local consumption is low

Question 9

Where would you find the coops in South African? Hint: hotter regions

Answer 9

Breedekloof
Robertson
Worcester

Question 10

Which region has the most wineries?

Answer 10

Stellenbosch

Question 11

Where does SA rank in Global Production?

Answer 11

9th

Question 12

Constantia vineyard goes back how far? about what year?

Answer 12

1680’s
17th century

Question 13

When was phylloxera discovered in SA?

Answer 13

1886

Question 14

What is the name of the frigid Atlantic current?

Answer 14

Benguela

Question 15

What is the fierce wind that can be dangerous for vines but also provides protection against disease and pests?

Answer 15

Cape Doctor

Question 16

What is the elevation range for SA vineyards?

Answer 16

50-600m

Question 17

What is the general climate of South African?

Answer 17

Mediterranean
Hot dry summers w/ rain confined to winter months

Question 18

South Africa’s soils are constantly being shaped by glacial and volcanic activity? T or F?

Answer 18

false
Very old soils
Granite/ Sandstone

Question 19

Historically SA growers called Cinsaut_________

Answer 19

Hermitage

Question 20

What is the most planted variety in SA?

Answer 20

Chenin Blanc

Question 21

What varities is Eben Sabie experimently with in the inland areas?

Answer 21

Mediterrean- Tinta Barroca

Question 22

Who are the 3 “Swartland Revolutionaries”

Answer 22

Eben Sadie
The Mullineuxs
Adi Badenhorst

Question 23

Strong advocates for Swartland may belong to____________

Answer 23

SIP Swarltand Independent Producers

Question 24

what is the most planted grape in Swarland?

Answer 24

Chenin Blanc

Question 25

Where does most winemaking take place in Swartland?

Answer 25

Malmesbury

Question 26

Paardeberg & Paardeberg South Wards have what rich soil?

Answer 26

Sandy, granitic soil

Question 27

Where in Swartland has the most nervy, saline driven wines (although very little is made here)

Answer 27

St. Helena Bay

Question 28

Name the 8 wards of Swartland

Answer 28

Malmesbury Paardeberg Paardeberg Soth Picket Bo Berg Porseleinberg Riebeekkberg Reibeeksrivier St Helena Bay

Question 29

Tulbagh has a reputation for dessert wine T or F?

Answer 29

False Dry wine but bulk, now making quality progress

Question 30

Name a producer of elegant reds in Tulbagh

Answer 30

Fable Mountain

Question 31

Tulbagh is hotter, drier than neighboring Swartland, T or F?

Answer 31

False elevation, more rain, colder winter

Question 32

Name the Wards of Wellington

Answer 32

Blouvlei Bovlei Groenberg Limietberg Mid-Berg River

Question 33

Klein Karoo is associated with bulk, sweet &" ________ " production

Answer 33

Port

Question 34

What district is in KK is known for elevated Port Production

Answer 34

Calitzdorp

Question 35

2 more Wards are showing promise for quality. What are they

Answer 35

Tradouw Tradouw Highlands

Question 36

What ward & producer do you find trapping rain water from the mountains and funnelling it down to the their vineyards?

Answer 36

Tradouw Joubert- Tradauw

Question 37

What is the most planted variety in Klein Karoo?

Answer 37

Colombard

Question 38

What is considered the warmest region where quaility viticulutre is possible in South Africa?

Answer 38

Klein Karoo

Question 39

In Olifan?ts River Region, what geological aspect makes viticulture possible

Answer 39

Olifants River