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Pinot Noir Flashcards

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Pinot Noir - grape characteristics?

A

Difficult to grow
Thin skin

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Pinot Noir - climate?

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Cool
Moderate

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Pinot Noir - characters/flavours?

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High acidity
Low to medium tannin
Red fruit - strawberry, raspberry, red cherry
Ageing - mushroom, forest floor

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Pinot Noir - winemaking?

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Single varietal
Careful use of oak
Also sparkling - Champagne

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Pinot Noir - locations France?

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Burgundy
- Bourgogne AOC
- Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
- Nuits-Saint-Georges AOC
- Beaune AOC
- Pommard AOC

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Pinot Noir - Burgundy labelling

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Regional appellations -
Bourgogne AOC - all of Burgundy
Village appellations
Premier Cru vineyards
Grand Cru vineyards

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Pinot Noir - US regions?

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Oregon
California:
- Sonoma
- Los Carnos
- Santa Barbara County
(NOT Napa - too warm)

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Pinot Noir - Chile regions?

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Casablanca Valley

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Pinot Noir - Australia regions?

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Yarra Valley
Mornington Penninsula
- cooling breezes from southern ocean

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Pinot Noir - South Africa regions?

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Walker Bay - strong southerly sea breezes

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