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PART 6 - SOUTH AFRICA
Review Questions
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1. South African vineyards are located primarily in what geographic quadrant of the country?
2. The South African wine industry was well established in the latter part of which century?
3. Name the largest cooperative wine producer in South Africa:
4. South African wines are known for their (European or American) styling?
5. In which year were the original wine certification laws enacted in South Africa? (a)1691 (b)1870 (c)1973?
6. Chaptalization (addition of sugar to juice) is allowed in South African wines. (True or False)?
7. The "Wine or Origin" laws of South Africa absolutely guarantee high wine quality for these wines. (True or False)?
8. Name the "workhorse" grape of the South African wine industry:
9. South African Chardonnay can compare remarkably with French Chablis wines. (True or False)?
10. South African Sauvignon Blanc tastes quite similar to soft-style American Sauvignon Blanc. (True or False)?
11. Which red varietal is unique to South Africa?
12. A South African Bordeaux blend is usuallly less expensive than the French original. (True or False)?
13. Stellenbosch is famous for its white wines. (True or False)?
14. Which group of French immigrants established South Africa's Franschhoeck Valley as a famous winegrowing district?
Extra credit essay question: Give your qualified opinion of the future for South African wines in today's market.
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