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The year the vine arrived in South Africa? Courtesy of?

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a) 1655

b) Dutch East India Company

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The first new world wine favored by the European courts in the early 19th century?

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Vin de Constance

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Constantia is now a ward of this district?

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Cape Town

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Vin de Constance was based off of these two varieties?

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Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains (Red and White)

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Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains is also known as ____________ and ____________ in South Africa.

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a) Muscadel

b) Muscat di Frontignan

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These two circumstances crippled winemaking in South Africa near the end of the 19th century?

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Phylloxera

Downey Mildew

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Although South Africa’s wine history extends back several hundred years, its modern history did not really begin until the end of Apartheid in the early ________.

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1990s

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Steen is the local South African name for the ________ grape.

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Chenin Blanc

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Arrange the South African geographic designations in order from largest to smallest.

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Geographic Unti
Region
District
Ward

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Klein Karoo is best known for what style(s) of wines?

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Sweet

Fortified

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Name the five Geographic Units of South Africa.

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Eastern Cape
Western Cape
Northern Cape
Kwazulu-Natal
Limpopo
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Methode Cap Classique wines must be made with which of the following sparkling wine techniques?

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Traditional method

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Which ward is the oldest of the Cape’s winegrowing areas?

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Constantia

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T/F: The inland continental zones are more ideal for viticulture in South Africa than the regions along the coast.

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False

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________ is South Africa’s most planted red grape variety.

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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What percentage of grapes must originate from a WO area in order to include it on a label?

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100

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The most planted white grape in Stellenbosch is:

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Sauvignon Blanc

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The Western Cape’s southernmost district is:

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Cape Agulhas

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Rust en Vrede, Neil Ellis, Kanonkop, and De Toren are all located in which of the following districts?

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Stellenbosch

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Hanepoot is a South African synonym for which of the following grape varieties?

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Muscat of Alexandria

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Match the following producers to their region of origin:

a) Boekenhoutskloof
b) Meerlust
c) Groot Constantia
d) Hamilton Russell

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a) Franschhoek Valley
b) Stellenbosch
c) Constantia
d) Hemel en-Aarde Valley

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Paarl is located to the ________________ of Stellenbosch.

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Northeast

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Citrusdal Mountain, Citrusdal Valley, and Lutzville Valley are districts within which WO region?

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Olifants River Region

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_____ produces the Bordeaux-style blend known as “Rubicon.”

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Meerlust

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Rust en Vrede, Neil Ellis, Kanonkop, and De Toren are all located in which of the following districts?
Stellenbosch
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T/F: Vin de Constance is a fortified wine?
False
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"Trilogy" is a famous Bordeaux blend produced by ______________ Wine Estate.
Warwick
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Due to the _____ Current, South Africa's coastal climate is cooler than its latitude suggests.
Benguela
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Muscat de Frontignan is also known as?
Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains
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Rust en Vrede, Neil Ellis, Kanonkop, and De Toren are all located in which of the following districts?
Stellenbosch
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The Western Cape's southernmost district is?
Cape Agulhas
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Citrusdal Mountain, Citrusdal Valley, and Lutzville Valley are districts within which region?
Olifants River Region
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The Wines of Origin System (WO) was introduced in this year?
1973
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Variety/Vintage requirements for labeling in South Africa?
a) 85% | b) 85%
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A wine in SA may be labeled "Single Vineyard" provided the size of that vineyard is less than?
6 ha
36
The two districts of the Northern Cape?
Douglas | Sutherland-Karoo
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The single ward of the eastern cape?
St. Francis Bay
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Most winemaking in SA takes place in the?
Western Cape
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The six regions contained within the Western Cape?
``` Coastal Cape South Coast Breede River Valley Klein Karoo Olifants River Boberg ```
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The Coastal Region contains these ten districts:
``` Stellenbosch Paarl Cape Peninsula Tygerberg Tulbagh Darling Franschhoek Valley Wellington Swartland ```
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The Cape Peninsula contains these two historic wards?
Constantia | Hout Bay
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This winery in Constantia revived the historic production of the great sweet wines of the ward? The grape they use to make the wine?
a) Klein Constantia | b) Muscat di Frontignan
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The two most planted varietals of Stellenbosch?
Cabernet Sauvignon | Sauvignon Blanc
44
Nederburg is the most prolific producer in this district?
Paarl
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Until 2010, the Franschhoek Valley was considered a part of this district before receiving its own appellation?
Paarl
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Tulbagh is found in this district? Focuses on?
a) Coastal Region | b) Cap Classique
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The Boberg region exists for this style of wine? It encompasses wines from these four districts?
a) Fortified | b) Paarl, Franschhoeck Valley, Wellington, Tulbagh
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Why did South Africa experience such a successful export market from the early 19th century up to 1861? What halted this success? Why?
Napoleonic Wars cut off Britain from her traditional wine trade markets and South Africa filled this void until 1861. British abolition of preferential tariffs renewed trading with the French making it difficult for South Africa to compete
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The majority of South African Semillon is found where?
Worcester (Breede River Valley Region)
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This region accounts for more than 25% of total SA production?
Breede River Valley
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Roberston, a ward in the _____________ has started to garner attention for wines from ____________.
a) Breede River Valley | b) Shiraz
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Caletzdorp and Langeberg-Garcia are found in this region? Producing namely this style of wine? From these grapes?
a) Klein Karoo b) Fortified c) Tinta Barocca, Muscat
53
Trace the WO path for the following districts: Overberg Walker Bay Cape Agulhas These regions have been successful with?
a) Western Cape - Cape South Coast - Overberg, Walker Bay, Cape Agulhas b) Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
54
Hamilton-Russel is perhaps the most famous producer of this district? Wines from?
a) Walker Bay | b) Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinotage
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The most disconnected of the districts in the Cape South Coast?
Plettenberg Bay
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Following phylloxera, what decisions resulted into long-term decline of South Africa's wine industry?
Overproduction after losing its major economies
57
What two ocean currents have the biggest effects on the Coastal Regions of South Africa and what kind of waters did they bring to the regions?
Agulhas (Mozambique) current which brings warm water from the Indian Ocean to the east. Benguela current which brings cool water from the Southern Ocean
58
What is the Cape Doctor?
Arid, gale-force wind that blows from the southeast during the Spring and summer moderating temperatures and reducing disease pressure form mildew and other fungi
59
If a wine is a blend, what percentage of grape must be used for it to be listed on the label?
20% Min
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If a winery voluntarily chooses not to become WO certified what is not allowed to be listed on the wine label?
Vintage Variety Area of production
61
What are the three wards without a district in the Northern Cape?
Central Orage River Hartswater Rietrivier FS
62
What is Crouchen Blanc known as in South Africa?
Cape Riesling (not Riesling!)
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What is the name of the red-fleshed grape that is enjoying a revival of sorts and has been linked to the old red wines of Constantia?
Pontac
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Which ward within Stellenbosch is recognized for its superb Sauvignon Blanc?
Polkadraai Hills
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What are the three most significant estates that occupy the historic Constantia vineyard?
Groot Constantia Klein Constantia Buitenverwachting
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What district is home to the KWV and what ward houses its best vineyard sites?
Simonsberg-Paarl (Paarl District)
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What ward within Darling district is well-known for its bush-vine Sauvignon Blanc?
Groenkloof
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What style of wines are produced in Wellington district?
Fortified sherry-style wines from Chenin Blanc
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What is the synonym for Riesling in Overberg?
Weisser Riesling

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