SOUTH AFRICA

Question 1

5 geographical areas:

Answer 1

*Western Cape
Northern Cape
Eastern Cape
Kwazulu-Natal
Limpopo

Question 2

Types of production areas in South Africa

Answer 2

Geographic Unit
Region
District
Ward

Question 3

Regions in Western Cape

Answer 3

*Breede River Valley Region
*Cape South Coast Region
*Coastal Region
Klein Karoo Region
Olifants River Region
*Boberg River

Question 4

KWV

Answer 4

Ko-öperative Wijnbouwers Verening Van Zuid Afrika

South Africa cooperative wine growers’ association

Question 5

Main grapes in Southern Africa

Answer 5

Steen (Chenin B)
CS
Shiraz
Merlot
Sauvignon Blanc 
Colombard
Pinotaga

Question 6

Local name of Cinsault

Answer 6

Hermitage

Question 7

Pinotage notes:

Answer 7

Used in Cape Blends

Pinotage + Bordeaux red

Question 8

Who regulates wine in South Africa

Answer 8

Wine of Origine Scheme (WO)

Introduced in 1973
Geographic Indication
DISTRICT- Administrative Division
WARD based on terroir/geography
ESTATE-Wine grown, vinified and bottle on same property
SINGLE VINEYARD- may not exceed 6 ha in size.

Question 9

Requieres that Wine&Spirit Board has for certification seal

Answer 9

Origine: 100% named area
Vintage: 85% of year
Cultivar: 85% of varietal

Question 10

Voluntary certification

Answer 10

INTEGRATED PRODUCTION OF WINE SCHEME

Regulates sustainable viticultural and winemaking practices

The seal covers both WO and IPW

Question 11

Main Wards and Districts in South Africa

Answer 11

Paarl (D)
Franschhoek (D)
Stellenbosch (D)
Elgin (D)
Tulbagh (D)
Wellington (D)
Walker Bay (D)
Robertson (D)
Constantia (W)
Durbanville (W)

Question 12

Districts in Breede River Region

Answer 12

Breedekloof
Robertson
Worcester

Question 13

Robertson District

Answer 13

-High quality CS and Shiraz
Pinotage, Cinsault
-Fortified desert wines, Muscat d’Alexandrie
-Chardonnay, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc

-Cap Classic production

Question 14

Breedelkloof District

Answer 14

• Muscat d’Alejandria for Fortified Dessert Wines

- Shyraz and Pinotage

Question 15

Worcester District

Answer 15

Most important area for brandy

Half pf Semillon in South Africa is here

Colombard, Chenin Blanc and Ruby Cabernet

Question 16

Districts whiting Cape South Coast Region

Answer 16

Cape Agulhas
*Elgin
Lower Duivenhoks River
Overberg
Plettenberg Bay
Swellendam
*Walker Bay

Question 17

Difference between Elgin and Elim

Answer 17

Elgin is a District whiting Cape South Coast Region

Elim is a Ward within Cape Agulhas District

Question 18

Elgin District

Answer 18

Good PN, CS, Merlot

Chardonnay, SB, Chenin Blanc

Question 19

Walker Bay District

Answer 19

White: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc

Red: Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Pinotage, Merlot

Question 20

Bamboes Bay Ward within Olifants River Region is distinguished for?

Answer 20

Excellent Sauvignon Blanc

Question 21

Districts whiting Western Cape Region

Answer 21

*Breede River Valley Region
*Cape South Coast Region
*Coastal Region
Klein Karoo Region
Olifants River Region
*Boberg River Region

Question 22

Boberg River Region is distinguished for?

Answer 22

Made ONLY Fortified wines from districts of Paarl, Franschhoek, Wellington and Tulbagh

Question 23

Districts within Coastal Region

Answer 23

*Cape Town
Darling
*Franschhoek Valley
*Paarl
Stellenbosch
Swartland
*Tulbagh
*Wellington

Question 24

*Durbanville ward whiting Tygerber

Answer 24

Sauvignon Blanc top wines

Tygerberg is whiting Cape Town

Question 25

Wellington District

Answer 25

Red, Rosé and white wines Dessert wines

Question 26

Tulbagh District

Answer 26

Quality still and sparkling white wines, and desserts wines. Main grapes: Shiraz and Chenin Blanc - - - White: Chenin Blanc, Colombar, Muscat d'Alexandrie, Chardonnay Red: Cinsault, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage

Question 27

Stellenbosh District

Answer 27

Tip red and white wines -Kanonkop considered to be the top Pinotage producer White: Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Sémillon Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Pinotage, Cabernet Franc Sparkling, Fortified and Dessert Wines

Question 28

Paarl District

Answer 28

Base of KWV Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Shiraz

Question 29

Franchhoek District

Answer 29

Cs Cabernet blands Semillon

Question 30

Cape Town District

Answer 30

Cool Maritime climate Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon *Constantia Ward *Durbanville whiting Tygerberg

Question 31

Constantia Ward

Answer 31

South Africa wine Industry began Outstanding Fortified sweet wines *Vin de Constance *Groot Constantia “Grand Constance” From Muscat a Petit

Question 32

What is Jeripigo

Answer 32

Unique Vin de Liqueur (brandy added to unfermented must), can be red and white from any grape.

Question 33

Muscadel

Answer 33

Is a Vin de Liqueur made from Muscat a Petit Grains

Question 34

Klein Karoo Region is Know for...

Answer 34

sweet Muscat wines amd Fortified wines Muscat and Tinta Barroca

Question 35

Cap Classique

Answer 35

Era sparkling premium wines made by the Traditional Method

Question 36

What is a Cape Blend

Answer 36

Red blends with a portion of Pinotage