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Pinot Noir Flashcards

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1
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Describe the colour profile of a pinot noir

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Pale to medium

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2
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Pinot Noir ages well in small new-oak barrels True/False

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False

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3
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What type of climate does the pinot noir grape prefer

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Cool to Moderate

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4
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Name the French region that is home to Pinot Noir

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Burgundy

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Which specific part of Burgundy is known for Pinot Noir

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Cote D’Or

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The Cote D’Or is divided in two halves, name them

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Cote de Nuits (North)
Cote de Beaune (South)

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7
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What is the broad PDO term for Pinot Noir produced in France

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Bourgogne AOC

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List the labeling terms for Burgundy wines, in order of quality

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Bourgogne AOC
Village Wines
Premier Cru
Grand Cru

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Name the two popular village appellations for Pinot Noir in the Cote de Nuits

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Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
Nuits Saint-Geroges AOC

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10
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Name the two popular village appellations for Pinot Noir in the Cote de Beaune

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Beaune AOC
Pommard AOC

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Describe the Acid and Tannin levels of a typical Pinot Noir

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High Acid
Low to medium tanning

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12
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Name three areas of California that grow quality Pinot Noir

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Carneros
Sonoma
Santa Barbara County

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What other US state is known for Pinot Noir, other than Californai

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Oregon

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Name 4 other countries known for Pinot Noir, other than France and the USA

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Chile
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand

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What area of Chile is known for growing Pinot Noir

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Casablanca Valley

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What area of South Africa is known for growing Pinot Noir

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Walker Bay

17
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What areas of Australia are known for growing Pinot Noir

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Yarra Valley
Mornington Peninsuala

18
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What areas of New Zealand are known for growing Pinot Noir

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Martinborough
Marlborough
Central Otago

19
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What are some of the primary fruit characteristics found in Pinot Noir

A

Strawberry, Raspberry, Red Cherry

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