South Africa

Question 1

Discuss the development of Pinotage and its parentage

Answer 1

• Pinot Noir x Cinsault = Pinotage

- It is located in South Africa

Question 2

Define the term cultivar

Answer 2

south african term for “grape variety”

Question 3

Describe the wine known as Vin de Constance

Answer 3

• South African un-botrytised dessert wine
• Historically famous with Royality
• made fromvMuscat Blanc à Petits Grains

Question 4

Identify the principle WO’s in South Africa’s Coastal Region

Answer 4

• overall, this area is the main region of production
  1. Stellenbosch WO
  2. Paarl District WO
  3. Swartland District WO
  4. Franschhoek Valley District WO

Question 5

Recommend a WO suitable for sparkling wine production

Answer 5

Cape South Coast Region, Overberg District

Coastal Region, Stellenbosch WO

Question 6

How did South Africa gain early fame in relation to wine production?

Answer 6

• year: 1685

- wine: Vin de Constance

Question 7

What are the important grape varieties of South Africa?

Answer 7

white: Chenin Blanc “Steen”, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat (Hanepoot), Semillion
red: Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Shiraz, Pinot Noir

Question 8

What is Chenin Blanc also known as in South Africa?

Answer 8

Steen

Question 9

What is Muscat known as in South Africa?

Answer 9

Hanepoot

Question 10

When was the W.O. (Wine of Origin) system introduced to South Africa?

Answer 10

1973

Question 11

What are the W.O. rules for labeling?

Answer 11

• vintage: grapes must be from 85% of the stated year
• varietal: must be 85% of the stated primary grape variety
• appellation/area of origin: 100% of grapes must come from stated area

Question 12

What are the districts of South Africa’s Cape South Coast Region?

Answer 12

1. Overberg District
2. Walker Bay District
3. Cape Agulhas District
4. Elgin District

Question 13

What is the Klien Karoo region in South Africa producing?

Answer 13

• Sweet Muscadelle

- Fortified wines “stickies”

Question 14

What is the Method Traditionnelle called in South Africa?

Answer 14

Cap Classique

• minimum 9-months aging on lees
• higher elevation vineyards in Stellenbosch and Tulbugh
• varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier

Question 15

What are some top South African producers?

Answer 15

1. Sadie Family Wines
2. Buitenverwachting
3. Bouchard Finlayson
4. Klien Constantia