South Africa Map/Q&As

State what two grapes were crossed to create Pinotage.
Pinot Noir X Cinsault

State the minimum % for Appellation labeling in South Africa.
100%

3 State the meaning of Cultivar.
Varietal

Describe Vin de Constance.
A sweet wine made from Muscat de Alexandria and Muscat de Frontignan It comes from Constantia from some of the oldest vineyards in South Africa.

Explain how KWV impacted South African wine quality.
The KWV mandated prices and negatively affected the quality of the wines.

State what event led to a boom for South African wines in the 1990s.
The end of Apartheid.

State what "WO" is an abbreviation for.
Wine of Origin

Name two WOs of the coastal region.
Stellenbosch
Paarl
Swartland
Tygerberg
Tulbagh

And the Wards:
Constantia
Durbanville

Where is Walker Bay and what grapes is it known for?
South Africa It is known for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Name 2 important regions in South Africa
Stellenbosch
Paarl
Capetown
Olifants
Picletberg
Swartland
Darling
Tulbach
Tugerberg
Worcester
Robertson
Klevin Karoo
Swellendam
Overberg (where Elgin is)
Walker Bay

What is Steen?
What Chenin Blanc is bottled and called in South Africa

Virtually all vineyards in South Africa are located in which general area?
The southwestern Cape

Pinotage is a cross of which two varietals?
Pinot Noir and Cinsault

Where is the Kanonkop Estate located and for what wine is it a benchmark producer?
Kanonkop Estate is located in Stellenbosh and it makes benchmark Pinotage

What is the percentage of grapes that The WO seal on a bottle guarantees originated from the specified production unit (estate, ward, district, or region)?
100%

What is the percentage of grapes that a WO wine must have if a varietal or vintage is stated on the bottle?
75%

Name 8 districts of the Coastal Region.
1. Stellenbosch *
2. Paarl *
3. Cape Point
4. Constantia
5. Darling
6. Tygerberg
7. Tulbagh *
8. Swartland

Name the 2 top wards of Paarl.
Franschoek and Wellington

What are the 5 best varietals/wine being produced in Paarl?
1. Chenin Blanc
2. Chardonnay
3. Pinotage
3. Shiraz
5. Cabernet Sauvignon

Along with Paarl and Overberg, this top quality red/white wine district forms the centre of S. Africa's winemaking industry.
Stellenbosch

Name 4 districts of the Breede River Valley Region
Robertson*
Breedlekloof*
Worcester*
Swellendam

What are the two very high quality wines that Robertson is known for producing?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Syrah

What is the most important area for brandy production in South Africa?
Worcester

Name the most important ward in Overberg?
ElginWhat two top quality wines is Walker Bay known for producing?
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Elgin is making top quality wine from which varietal?
Sauvignon Blanc

What is the most widely planted red varietal in South Africa?
Cabernet Sauvignon

What is the only district in the Northern Cape?