South Africa Flashcards
(101 cards)
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Wards of Stellenbosch
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Bottelary Polkadraii Hills Devon Valley Papagaiberg Simmonsberg- Stellenbosch Jonkershoek Valley Bankhoek
2
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What mountains are in Stellenbosch
A
Simmonsberg
Franschoek Tunnel
Helderberg
3
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Districts bordering Stellenbosch
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- Cape Town
- Paarl
- Franschoek
- Overberg
- Elgin
4
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Main producers of Swartland
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- Badenhorst
- Sadie
5
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What is the main River in Swartland
A
Berg River
6
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Wards of Swartland
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- St. Helena Bay
- Malmesbury
- Riebeekberg
- Riebeeksrivier
7
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What are the neighboring Districts of Swartland
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- Citrusdal Mountain and Citrusdal Valley in the North
- Tulbagh in the east
- Wellington in the east (further south from Tulbagh)
- Paarl in the south
- Cape Town in the south
- Darling- north of Cape Town
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What does Swartland mean
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Black Land- takes its name from the indigenous Rhino Bush
9
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What are the main mountains of Swartland
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- Piketberg
- Porterville
- Riebeekberg
- Perdeberg
10
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Main soils of Swartland
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Malmesbury Shale, sandy granitic and gravel
11
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What is SIP
A
Swartland Independent Producers
12
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What are the guidelines members follow
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- 100% Swartland fruit, vinified, aged, etc
- 80% of their production must be bottled under theis own label
- Only European oak - Maximum 25% oak
- No acidification, tannin addition etc
- Ambient yeasts only
- No chemical additions or concentration techniques
- min 90% of the approved varieties
- Must use Burgundy-shape bottle
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What are the red grapes SIP allows
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- Grenache
- Syrah
- Mourvedre
- Cinsault
- Carignan
- Touriga National
- Pinotage
14
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What is the synonym for Palomino in SA
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Fransdruif/ Vaalblaar
15
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What are the white grapes SIP allows
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- Grenache Blanc
- Marsanne
- Roussanne
- Viognier
- Clairette Blanche
- Semillon
- Chenin Bland
- Palomino
- Muscat Alexandrie
- Muscat de Frontignan
- Colombard
- Verdelho
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Synonym for Semillon in SA
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Groendruif
17
Q
When was the term Cap Classique introduced
A
1992
18
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Minimum aging for Cap Classique
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9 months on the less
19
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Most common varieties for Cap Classique
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- Pinot Noir
- Pinot Meunier
- Chardonnay
20
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What are the secondary varieties of Cap Classique
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- Chenin
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Shiraz
- Pinotage
21
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Who is credited for producing the first sparkling wine in SA?
When?
A
- Frans Malan of Simonsig
- 1971
22
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What grape was the first sparkling wine in SA made with
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Chenin Blanc
23
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What winery had used the 3 classic Champagne varieties for sparkling in SA
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Kaapse Vonkel
24
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What are the main producing regions of Cap Classique
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- Franschhoek
- Stellenbosch
- Constantia
- Robertson
25
What district in SA has a Cap Classique wine route
Franschhoek
26
What sparkling wine did Nelson Mandela drink on his inauguration
Graham Beck Methode Cap Classique
27
Districts of Breede River Region
- Breedekloof
- Worcester
- Robertson
28
Wards of Breedkloof
- Goudini
| - Slanghoek
29
Wards of Worcester
- Hex River Valley
- Nuy
- Sherpenheuvel
- Shettyn
30
Wards of Robertson
- Vinkrivier
- Eilandia
- Le Chasseur
- Agterkliphoogte
- McGregor
- Boesmanrivier
- Bonnievale
- Klaasvoogts
- Hoopsrivier
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Main river of Breedkloof
Breed River
32
What is the dam in Worcester
Brandvlei
33
What are the main soils of Breedkloof
Flat valley of alluvial soils on a river bedrock
34
Soils of Worcester
Alluvial soils with sand and deposits of Bokkeveld shales
35
What is the main town in Breedkloof
Rawsonville
36
What Worcester ward borders another ward in Overberg?
| Which one?
Shettyn bordering Theewater
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What natural feature separates Hex from the rest of Worcester
Matroosberg Mountain
38
What is Nouvelle
Trebbiano (Ugni Blanc) and Crouchen cross
39
What are the Districts of Coastal Region
- Swartland
- Darling
- Cape Town
- Stellenbosch
- Franschhoek
- Paarl
- Wellington
- Tulbach
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Unincorporated wards of Cape South Coastal Region
- Napier
- Lower Duivenhoeks River
- Stillbaai East
- Herbersdale
41
Wards of Northern Cape
- Central Orange River
- Prieska
- Hartswater
42
Districts of Kwazulu-Natal
- Central Drakensberg
| - Lions River
43
Under what designation do South African fortified wines release as
Boberg
44
What Coastal Region districts were repealed?
| When?
- Tygerberg
- Cape Peninsula
- repealed on May 126th 2017
45
When was the WO scheme established in SA
1973
46
Wards of Swellendam
- Stormvlei
- Buffeljags
- Malgas
47
Wards of Darling
Groenkloof
48
What does Kloof mean in Afrikan
Ravine, Gorge, Gap, Gulf
49
Wards of Overberg
- Elandskloof
- Theewater
- Greyton
- Klein River
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Unincorporated wards of Olifants River Region
- Bamboes Bay
- Vredendal
- Spruidrift
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Wards of Stellenbosch
- Bottelary
- Polkadraai Hills
- Devon Valley
- Papagaiberg
- Simmonsberg- Stellenbosch
- Jonkershoek Valley
- Banghoek
52
Districts of Northern Cape
- Sutherland Karoo
| - Douglas
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Unincorporated ward east of Olifants River Region
Cederberg
54
What does Hoek mean in Afrikan
Corner, Angle
55
What district is within Swartland
Darling
56
Districts of Olifant River Region
- Lutzville
- Citrusdal Mountain
- Citrusdal Valley
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Wards of Worcester
- Hex River Valley
- Nuy
- Scherpenheuvel
- Shettyn
58
Where is Hamilton Russel?
| What grapes are they focused on?
- Hemel- en- Aarde Valley
| - Chard and Pinot Noir
59
Latitude of Western Cape
27- 34 south
60
Wards of Robertson
- Vinkrivier
- Eilandia
- Le Chasseur
- Agterkliphoogte
- McGregor
- Boesmanrivier
- Bonnievale
- Klaasvoogds
- Hoopsrivier
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Who is considered the father of quality wine in SA
Simon Van der Stel
62
Wards of Plettenberg Bay
None
63
What district is located east of Swartland
Ceres Plateau
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Wards of Ceres Plateau Region
Ceres
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Wards of Klein Karoo
- Montagu
- Tradouw Highlands
- Tradouw
- Cango Valley
- Outeniqua
- Upper Langloof
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Districts of Breede River Valley
- Breedekloof
- Worcester
- Robertson
67
Top producers of Worcester
KWV Brandy Cellars
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What is Vin de Liqueur called in SA
Jerepigo
69
What is the most common grape for Mistelle in SA
Muscadel (Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains)
70
Wards of Cape Agulhas
Elim
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What does Berg mean in Afrikan
Mountain
72
Wards of Kwazulu-Natal
None
73
Wards of Swartland
- St. Helena
- Malmesbury
- Ribeeksrivier
- Riebeekberg
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Notable producers of Elgin
- Iona
- Peter Cluver
- Oak Valley
75
What is IPW
Integrated Production of Wine
| - voluntary scheme, where producers comply with sustainable practices
76
When was KWV established
1918
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What are the properties of the "original" Constantia property
- Groot Constantia
- Klein Constantia
- Buitenverwachting
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What districts make fortified wines in Coastal Region
- Tulbagh
- Wellington
- Paarl
- Franschhoek
79
What countries border SA
- Namimbia
- Botswana
- Zimbabwe
- Mozanbique
- Swaziland (renamed Eswatini in 2008)
- Lesotho (within SA)
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Districts of Klein Karoo
- Langeberg Garcia
| - Calitzdrop
81
When were vines planted first in SA
1655
82
Who was the first commander of SA
Jan Van Riebeeck
83
Wards of Free State
Rietrivier FS
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What are the main mountains of Stellenbosch
- Simonsberg
- Stellenbosch
- Helderberg
85
When did the Brits abolish preferential tariffs to SA, opening the market to the French
1861
86
What does BWI stand for in SA
- Biodiversity Wine Initiative
| - Est in 2004, encouraging growers to respect the native fymbos
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What does KWV stand for
Kooperative Vijnbouwers Vereniging van Zuid-Afrika
88
When did terms like Sherry and Port phased out
2012
89
What is the cooling effect from the Atlantic Ocean affecting SA
Benguela Current
90
Who made Vin de Constance after purchasing and renovating the estate
Hendrick Cloete
91
What are the Geographic Units of SA
- Limpopo
- Kwazulu- Natal
- Free State
- Northern Cape
- Western Cape
- Eastern Cape
92
What Mountain range separates Western Cape from Cape South Coastal Region
Hottentots- Holland Mountains
93
Wards of Paarl
- Paarl- Simmonsberg
| - Voor Paardeberg
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Top producers of Walker Bay
- Hamilton Russell
- Crystallum
- Bouchard- Finlayson
- Ataraxia
95
When did Phyloxera hit SA
1886
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Wards of Franschhoek
None
97
Wards of Tulbach
None
98
Wards of Wellington
- Mid- Bergrivier
- Limietberg
- Groenberg
- Bovlei
- Blouvlei
99
Wards of Walker Bay
- Bot River
- Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
- Upper Hemel-en-Aarde
- Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge
- Stanford Foothills
- Sunday's Glen
100
Districts of Cape South Coast Region
- Overberg
- Elgin
- Walker Bay
- Cape Agulhas
- Swellendam
- Plattenberg Bay
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Synonym for Muscat of Alexandria in SA
Hanepoot
