Pinot Noir

Question 1

General Characteristics

Answer 1

Color: Pale to medium

Tannin: Low to medium

Sugar:

Acid: High

Aromas: Red fruit

Flavors: Red fruit

Question 2

Environmental Influences

Answer 2

Climate: Cool to moderate

Question 3

Winemaking Options

Answer 3

Vessel types: Older and/or larger oak barrels

Blending: Typically single varietal

Question 4

Bottle Aging

Answer 4

Intended to be served young

Very good or outstanding wines can develop flavors of forest floor and mushroom

Question 5

Geographical Indications (EU)

Answer 5

France (PDOs): Bourgogne/Burgundy, Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Beaune,
Pommard

Question 6

Geographical Indications (Other)

Answer 6

USA: Sonoma, Carneros, Santa Barbara County, Oregon

Chile: Casablanca Valley

South Africa: Walker Bay

Australia: Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula

New Zealand: Martinborough, Marlborough, Central Otago

Question 7

Important Labeling Terms

Answer 7

Burgundy Premier Cru: High quality vineyards; typically a group of vineyards

Burgundy Grand Cru: Best vineyards; single vineyard