The Wine Profile

1 What is Paarl's production profile in terms of wine color?

A Whites only at commercial scale B Mainly sparkling and sweet wines C Reds only at commercial scale D Both reds and whites in big volumes

2 Which white grape is a key variety in Paarl and South Africa's most-planted white grape?

A Sauvignon Blanc, a standout name in Stellenbosch B Chenin Blanc, often called Steen locally C Sémillon, a historically important white Cape grape D Riesling, a classic German white grape

3 Which red grape, also known as Syrah, is one of Paarl's leading red varieties?

A Shiraz, originating in the Rhône Valley B Pinot Noir, a cool-climate-sensitive Burgundy grape C Tempranillo, Spain's heavyweight signature red D Cinsaut, a historically widespread Cape grape

4 Which red grape is widely planted across Paarl and forms a backbone of the district's premium reds?

A Cabernet Sauvignon, often the lead grape in blends B Nebbiolo, the grape behind Barolo and Barbaresco C Sangiovese, the engine of classic Chianti reds D Gamay, the grape behind Beaujolais young-wine style

5 Which red grape, regarded as South Africa's signature variety, has Paarl as one of its strongholds?

A Zinfandel, California's standout headline red B Pinotage, South Africa's red signature grape C Touriga Nacional, the Douro's leading red grape D Carménère, the long-forgotten Bordeaux red grape

6 Which white grape is Paarl's principal premium white grape alongside Chenin Blanc?

A Gewürztraminer, a spicy aromatic white grape B Viognier, an aromatic white Rhône grape C Chardonnay, an international premium white grape D Pinot Gris, a grey-skinned Alsace grape