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Pinot Noir Flashcards

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1
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Main region in the world for Pinot Noir?

A

Burgundy

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Name the four Burgundy appellations from lowest to highest quality

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Bourgogne AOC
Village
Premier Cru
Grand Cru

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Two halves of Cote d’Or

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Cote de Nuits (northern)
Cote de Beaune (southern)

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4
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Two most famous villages for Pinot Noir in Cote de Nuits

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Gevrey-Chambertin
Nuits Saint Georges

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5
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Two most famous villages for Pinot Noir in Cote de Beaune

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Beaune AOC
Pommard AOC

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Describe style of Bourgogne AOC red wine

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Light to medium body
Low tannins
High acidity
Fresh red fruit

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7
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Regions in USA for Pinot Noir

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California
Oregon

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Three regions in California for Pinot Noir

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Los Carneros
Western Sonoma
Santa Barbara County

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9
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Region in Chile for Pinot Noir

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Casablanca Valley

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Region in South Africa for Pinot Noir

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Walker Bay

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Two regions in Australia for Pinot Noir

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Yarra Valley
Mornington Peninsula
(both near Melbourne)

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Three regions in New Zealand for Pinot Noir

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Martinborough
Marlborough
Central Otago

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13
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Climate for Pinot Noir

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Cool to Moderate

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14
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Pinot Noir: Thin skinned or thick skinned

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Thin skinned

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15
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Pinot Noir: Oak or inert and why?

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Inert

Pinot Noir’s flavors and aromas are delicate

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16
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Flavors in developing Pinot Noir

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Mushroom
Forest Floor
Crushed Leaves
Dry Rose Petals

17
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Main difference between Pinot Noir from Burgundy and from California

A

Burgundy: more tart fruit

California: more oak

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