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Review Questions
Student Name:_____________________________Date: _____________
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 before fermentation) 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 white 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 fruit-forward American Sauvignon Blanc. (True or False)?
11. Which red varietal is unique to South Africa? _________________________
12. A South African red Bordeaux blend is usually less expensive than the French original. (True or False)?_______________________
13. Stellenbosch is most 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? ____________________
15. Name the earliest wine district of South Africa:_________________________________
Extra credit essay question: Give your qualified opinion of the future for South African wines in today's market.