Pinot Noir

Question 1

Name Important growing regions for Pinot Noir

Answer 1

Burgundy, France
Carneros, CA
Sonoma, CA
Santa Barbara County, CA
Oregon
Casablanca Valley, Chile
Walker Bay, South Africa
Yarra Valley, Australia
Mornington Peninsula, Australia
Martinborough, NZ
Marlborough, NZ
Central Otago, NZ

Question 2

Where are the most celebrated Pinot Noir vineyards in Burgundy located?

Answer 2

Cote d’Or:
Cote de Nuits (Northern)
Cote de Beaune (Southern)

Question 3

Name the most famous northern villages for Pinot Noir in the Cote d’Or

Answer 3

Gevrey-Chambertin AOC

Nuits-Saint Georges AOC

Question 4

Name the most famous southern villages for Pinot Noir in the Cote d’Or

Answer 4

Beaune AOC

Pommard AOC

Question 5

Describe the characteristics of a Bourgogne AOC

Answer 5

light to medium body
low tannins
high acidity
fresh red fruits
drink young

Question 6

Describe the flavours and aromas of a Premier cru and grand cru Pinot Noir from Burgundy

Answer 6

concentrated fruits of strawberries, red cherries
subtle oak aromas of cloves, smoke
tertiary flavours of forest floor, mushroom

Question 7

Name three notable regions for Pinot Noir in CA

Answer 7

Carneros
Sonoma
Santa Barbara

Question 8

Describe the climate in Burgundy

Answer 8

cool in the north
moderate to the south
best site on south and southeast facing slopes

Question 9

Describe the climate in Carneros

Answer 9

cooled by morning fogs from San Pablo Bay

Question 10

Describe the climate in Sonoma

Answer 10

cooled by Pacific ocean breezes

Question 11

Describe the climate in Santa Barbara County

Answer 11

cooled by sea breezes fromt he west and south

Question 12

Describe the flavours and aromas of a CA Pinot Noir

Answer 12

ripe red fruit (strawberry, red cherry)
oak (vanilla)
tertiary (forest floor, mushroom)

Question 13

Describe the climate of Oregon

Answer 13

northernly latitude
exposure to the pacific ocean
moderate climate
cooler than CA

Question 14

Name the growing region for Pinot Noir in Chile

Answer 14

Casablanca Valley

Question 15

Describe the climate of Casablanca Valley

Answer 15

cooled by sea breezes

morning fogs from Pacific Ocean

Question 16

Describe the flavours and aromas of a Chilean Pinot Noir

Answer 16

cooked strawberries

inexpensive

Question 17

Name the growing region for Pinot Noir in South Africa

Answer 17

Walker Bay

Question 18

Describe the flavours/aromas and quality of a Walker Bay Pinot Noir

Answer 18

vibrant re-fruit

very good/outstanding quality

Question 19

Describe the climate of Walker Bay

Answer 19

coolest coastal regions

strong southerly sea breezes

Question 20

Name the two growing regions for Pinot Noir in Australia

Answer 20

Yarra Valley

Mornington Peninsula

Question 21

Describe the climate in Australia for Pinot Noir

Answer 21

warm but can be moderate to cool

cooling breezes from the Southern Ocean

Question 22

Describe the range of Australian Pinot Noirs

Answer 22

light and fragrant to riper wines with cooked red fruits (replum, strawberry)
medium tannins

Question 23

Name the three growing regions for Pinot Noir in New Zealand

Answer 23

Martinborough
Marlborough
Central Otago

Question 24

Describe the climates of Martin borough and Marlborough

Answer 24

cool to moderate

Question 25

Describe the climate of Central Otago

Answer 25

protected from sea breezes and rains by a ring of mountains
intense, sunny days
cool nights

Question 26

Describe a Central Otago Pinot Noir

Answer 26

pronounced fruit (strawberry, red cherry)
medium to full body
medium tannins
often matured in oak
bottle aging for full potential