Chapter 6 - Pinot Noir

Question 1

Characteristics of Pinot Noir

Answer 1

pale to medium colour
palate high in acidity
low to medium tannins
Red fruit flavours ( strawberry, raspberry, red cherry )

Question 2

climate to grow Pinot Noir

Answer 2

cool to moderate

Question 3

Matured in

Answer 3

Oak - older oak barrels so flavour does not overwhelm

Question 4

Tertiary flavours

Answer 4

forest floor, mushroom

Question 5

best consumed while

Answer 5

Fruity and youthful

Question 6

Home of the Pinot Noir

Answer 6

Burgundy ( France )

Question 7

Most celebrated vineyards are located

Answer 7

Cote d’Or

Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune

Question 8

Bourgogne AOC - characteristics

Answer 8

light to medium in bodies

Low tannin, high acidity

Question 9

Villages wies

Answer 9

Gevrey Chambertin AOC
Nuits saint georges AOC
Beaune AOC
Pommard AOC

Question 10

the most complex wines in burgundy are produced in

Answer 10

Premier Cru
Grand Cru ( top )

Question 11

USA

Answer 11

California
Carneros
Sonoma
Santa Barbara County
Oregon

Question 12

Chile

Answer 12

Casablanca Valley

Question 13

South Africa

Answer 13

Walker Bay

Question 14

Australia

Answer 14

Yarra Valley

Mornington Peninsula

Question 15

New Zealand

Answer 15

Martinborough
Marlbourough
Central Otago