Pinot Noir

Question 1

Pinot Noir is found in which part of France?

Answer 1

Burgundy (Bourgogne AOC)

Question 2

What area of Burgundy is Pinot Noir found?

Answer 2

Cote d’Or

Question 3

What villages are in the Cote d’Or?

Answer 3

Gevrey-Chambertin; Nuits-Saint-Georges; Beaune; Pommard

Question 4

Where in the USA is the best Pinot Noir found?

Answer 4

Sonoma, Los Carneros, Santa Barbara

Question 5

Where is the best Pinot Noir found in Chile?

Answer 5

Casablanca Valley

Question 6

Where is the best Pinot Noir found in South Africa?

Answer 6

Walker Bay

Question 7

Where is the best Pinot Noir found in Australia?

Answer 7

Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula

Question 8

Where is the best Pinot Noir found in New Zealand?

Answer 8

Martinborough, Marlborough, Central Otago

Question 9

As a wine, Pinot Noir is usually…

Answer 9

Pale to medium in colour, high in acidity, low to medium tannins, red fruit flavours (strawberry, raspberry, red cherry). Some very good or outstanding examples can develop tertiary flavours of forest floor and mushroom in the bottle