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Pinot Noir Flashcards

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1
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Pinot Noir have what kind of skins?

A

Thin

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2
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Too-warm growing conditions for PN results in what?

A

Loss of fresh fruit flavours and unattractive cooked fruit flavours

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3
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Pinot Noir colour

A

Pale to medium

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4
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Pinot Noir palate

A

High in acidity
Low to medium tannins

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5
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Pinot Noir flavour

A

Red-fruit flavours

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6
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What results in the variation of red-fruit flavours in Pinot Noir?

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The ripeness of the grapes influences frsh or cooked flavours

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7
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Why are older or larger barrels used for PN maturation?

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New barrels can easily overwhelm its delicate flavours

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8
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What tertiary flavours can PNs develop?

A

Forest floor, mushroom

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9
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What are the best sites for PN growth in Burgundy?

A

South and south-east facing slopes

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10
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Where are the most celebrated vineyards in Burgundy?

A

Cote d’Or

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11
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What are the two halves of the Cote d’Or?

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Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune

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12
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Why are Bourgogne AOC meant to be drunk young?

A

They lack the flavour intensity to age

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Two examples of AOC in Cote de Nuits

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Gevrey-Chambertin
Nuits-Saint-Georges

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Two examples of AOC in Cote de Beaune

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Beaune
Pommard

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Highest class PNs in Burgundy are given what classification?

A

Grand Cru

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16
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Burgundy PN hierarchy (highest to lowest)

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Grand Cru
Premier Cru
Village Appellations
Regional Appellations

17
Q

Why can PN still grow in the warm regions of California?

A

Proximity to coast

18
Q

Californian PNs (flavours)

A

Ripe red-fruit and oak-flavours

19
Q

Renowned PN-growing region in Chile

A

Casablanca Valley

20
Q

Chilean PN (flavours)

A

Red fruits (strawberries) and sometimes herbal notes

21
Q

Renowned PN-growing region in South Africa?

A

Walker Bay

22
Q

Australian PNs can exhibit what range of flavours?

A

Light and fragrant to cooked-red-fruit flavours and medium tannins

23
Q

Central Otago PN is protected how?

A

Ring of mountains protects it from sea breezes and rains

24
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Central Otago maturation?

A

Period of time in oak

25
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