Module 3 - Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

Question 1

Name 3 premium growing regions in the USA for Pinot Noir.

Answer 1

Oregon, Los Carneros, CA and Santa Barbara, CA

Question 2

Using oak in the maturation of Chardonnay adds what flavors to the wine?

Answer 2

Toast and vanilla

Question 3

Name the three villages in Burgandy, France known for producing Pinot Noir.

Answer 3

Nuits-Saint-Georges, Beaune, Gevery-Chambertin

Question 4

In what climate(s) can Chardonnay be grown successfully?

Answer 4

Cool, moderate and hot.

Question 5

Describe the flavor profile of Chablis.

Answer 5

Dry, green fruit, citrus, high acid, and little to no flavors of oak

Question 6

What flavor(s) will aging Chardonnay with the lees impart?

Answer 6

Savory

Question 7

What climate is a Chardonnay with notes of banana, pineapple, & mango grown in?

Answer 7

Hot

Question 8

Name 2 bulk growing regions for Chardonnay.

Answer 8

Pay D’Oc (France) & Southeastern Australia

Question 9

What are the 2 premium Chardonnay growing regions in Australia?

Answer 9

Adelaide & Yarra Valley

Question 10

What flavors would you expect of a Pinot Noir grown in the classic Pinot Noir growing region?

Answer 10

High acid, medium tannin

Question 11

What term refers to a single vineyard known for growing the very best quality wines in Burgundy, France?

Answer 11

Grand Cru

Question 12

Pinot Noir can be successfully grown in what climates?

Answer 12

Cool and Moderate

Question 13

Describe the Pinot Noir grape.

Answer 13

Black variety with thin skins that produces wine in pale to medium color with low to medium levels of tannin.

Question 14

What flavors will malolactic fermentation produce when making Chardonnay?

Answer 14

Dairy

Question 15

What would you expect of the alcohol & acid flavors of a classic region Chardonnay?

Answer 15

Medium alcohol, high acid

Question 16

Name 3 main regions in the world where Pinot Noir is produced.

Answer 16

Walker Bay (Aus), Yarra Valley (Aus), Oregon (USA)

Question 17

A Pinot Noir with vegetal notes, high acid and low tannins would be produced from gapes grown in what climate(s)?

Answer 17

Cool

Question 18

What is an accurate description of a moderate climate Chardonnay?

Answer 18

Medium acidity, stone fruit flavors, and some oak aromas.

Question 19

Which grape is used to produce red wines from the Cote d’Or (Burgundy)

Answer 19

Pinot Noir

Question 20

Name 3 flavors associated with Pinot Noir.

Answer 20

Strawberris, cherries, black currant.

Question 21

Baden is known for premium wines made from what varietal?

Answer 21

Pinot Noir

Question 22

What grape varietal is in wine labeled as the Meursault region?

Answer 22

Chardonnay