Mike Scorpio/POTUM
Answer the following questions about Captain Anton Buzukov:
a. Where is he from?
b. Who did he fight alongside in what war?
c. What THREE values is he a symbol of?
a. Korten, a village near Sliven
b. Alongside the BOERS in the Second Anglo-Boer War in South Africa
c. courage, loyalty, and sacrifice
What does the french word "Plaisir" translate to in english?
Pleasure, joy, enjoyment
In which South African wine region is De Grendel located?
Durbanville
Creation is located near which coastal town?
Hermanus
Which grape is Kanonkop particularly famous for?
Pinotage
How many and which MIKE SCORPIO wine brand AND varietals received GOLD or SILVER MICHELANGELO awards?
5 awards total:
GOLD: Captain Anton Buzukov Sauvignon Shiraz
GOLD: Captain Anton Buzukov Chardonnay
GOLD: Don Penguin Merlot
SILVER: Captain Anton Buzukov Sauvignon Blanc
SILVER: Captain Anton Buzukov Pinotage
What mountain sits directly above Plaisir Wine Estate?
Simonsberg
What is the name of De Grendel's Bordeaux-style red blend?
Rubaiyat (four-variety Bordeaux-style blend)
Which two grape varieties are considered Creation's flagship cultivars?
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Which Kanonkop wine listed on potum.shop is only available for Potum Club Members?
Kanonkop Black Label Pinotage (2022)
A. Sparkling Wine
B. Rose
Sparkling wine: Plaisir
Rose: DeGrendel, Kanonkop, Plaisir, Creation
What type of soil is particularly characteristic of Plaisir's vineyards?
Decomposed granite
What does the name De Grendel mean in Dutch?
The latch / lock
Creation's name refers partly to the fact that the estate was the first on the farm to establish what kind of vineyards?
Virus-free vineyards
Which wine is a flagship of Kanonkop Wine Estate? (Name of wine, type of wine, and composition IF it is a blend)
Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2022
Bordeaux-style red blend
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Oldest: Plaisir (1693; 333 years)
Newest: Creation (2002;24 years)
Answer the following about Grand Plaisir White 2024:
1. What type of grape is it made from?
2. Is the wine barrel-aged?
3. What tasting notes does it give off?
1. Chardonnay
2. Yes-- oak barrel
3. Fresh citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit layered with green apple and hints of white peach
Which three grape varieties are currently produced under the Op Die Berg appellation AND which one is NOT sold on potum.shop?
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah***
Creation's vineyards are only about 9 km from which body of water, whose cool breezes help slow ripening?
Walker's Bay
What type of vessel is traditionally used for Kanonkop's initial fermentation?
Open-top concrete fermenters
In total, how many products are listed on the Potum website (INCLUDING different vintages and products that are listed as sold out or coming soon)
24 white wines
38 red wines
1 sparkling
5 roses
TOTAL: 68
What is Grand Plaisir's Red a blend of? (Hint: 5 different grapes!)
34% Malbec
30% Cabernet Sauvignon
19% Petit Verdot
10% Cabernet Franc
7% Merlot
What is the name of De Grendel's premium red wine AND how much is it currently listed for on potum.shop?
Sir David Graaff, 1st Baronet of Cape Town; 180euro
Creation's Syrah Grenache is inspired by which European wine region?
The Rhône; in southeastern France, a major geographic and wine-producing territory stretching along the Rhône River from Vienne to Avignon
Which Kanonkop Pinotage vintage has won the Wine of the World title at a International Wine & Spirit Competition?
1989