The Wine Profile

1 Which two grapes lead Walker Bay and give the district its international reputation?

A Riesling and Gewürztraminer, in an Alsace line B Shiraz and Grenache, in a Rhône line C Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, in a Bordeaux line D Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, in a Burgundian line

2 Which white grape is Walker Bay's third pillar after Chardonnay?

A Sauvignon Blanc, in a cool, flinty style B Chenin Blanc, made in a broader, softer style C Riesling, in a dry German-leaning style D Sémillon, a historically important white Cape grape

3 In which stylistic line does Walker Bay make its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay?

A A Burgundian line, restrained rather than super-ripe B A Californian line, full-bodied and lavish on new oak C An Italian line, acid-driven and almost austere D An Australian line, dark, spicy and high in alcohol

4 Under which South African origin scheme are wines from Walker Bay certified?

A WO, South Africa's Wine of Origin scheme B DAC, the Austrian protected-origin scheme C DOCG, the Italian protected-origin scheme D AOC, the French protected-origin scheme

5 Which red grape is Walker Bay's flagship and defines its international identity?

A Pinotage, South Africa's own calculated crossing B Shiraz, the spicy red of Rhône origin C Cabernet Sauvignon, a backbone of many Cape reds D Pinot Noir, the district's international identity-carrier

6 Despite Pinotage being South Africa's signature crossing, which red is Walker Bay better known for?

A Pinotage, the district's dominant red grape B Pinot Noir, a Burgundian cool-climate grape C Cinsaut, an old widely planted Cape grape D Tinta Barocca, a Portuguese red grape