WSET 2 Flashcards
(90 cards)
What climate does Pinot Nior thrive in?
Cool to Moderate
What is the general profile for Pinot Noir?
Pale to Medium in Color, high acid, low to medium tannins; fresh to cooked red fruit.
Where is Côte d’Or?
North eastern part of France, within Burgundy. North of Macon.
What are the two sub-regions within Côte d’Or?
Côte de Nuit (North) and Côte de Beune (South).
Name two villages in the Côte de Nuit region.
Gevrey-Chambertin AOC
Nuit-Saint- Georges AOC
Name two villages in the Côte de Beune.
Beune AOC
Pommard AOC
Where are the Premier Cru/ Grand Cru vineyards situated in Côte d’Or?
The village of Gevrey-Chambertin AOC has more Grand Crus than any other village with nine.
South/ Southeast facing slopes that get extra sunlight (longer growing season).
Where in the USA can Pinot Nior grow?
California Coast
Name three viticultural areas within California where Pinot Noir is grown.
Carneros (North California)
Sonoma (West Coast)
Santa Barbra County (Central Coast)
What is the moderating effect on the climate in Carneros?
Vineyards are cooled by morning fogs from San Pablo Bay
What is the moderating effect on the climate in Sonoma?
The vineyards are cooled by the Pacific Ocean breeze.
What is the moderating effect on the climate in Santa Barbra County?
The vineyards are cooled by the sea breezes from the west and the south.
Why is Oregon more ideal than California for growing Pinot Noir?
Oregons northerly altitude and exposure to the Pacific Ocean means it is generally is cooler than California.
Which coastal sub-region in Chile is well suited for Pinot Noir production?
Casablanca Valley
What is the moderating effect on the climate in Casablanca Valley?
The vineyards are cooled by the sea breezes and morning fogs from the Pacific Ocean.
What is the flavour profile expected of a Premier/ Grand Cru Pinot Noir?
Concentrated red fruit flavours from the extra sunlight, subtle oak flavours, and can evolve with tertiary flavours of mushroom or forest floor.
What is the flavour profile expected in a Californian Pinot Noir?
Ripe red fruit flavours (strawberry, cherry) and often notable flavours from oak (vanilla).
the moderating influences in California keeps the wine from developing excessive cooked fruit flavours
What is the flavour profile expected from a Pinot Noir from Oregon?
Fresh red fruit flavours, subtle oak (smoke, clove). Can developer tertiary flavours with age (earth, mushroom)
What is the flavour profile expected from a Pinot Noir from Casablanca Valley?
Very fruity, often flavours of cooked strawberries.
Where is Walker Bay?
Coastal region of South Africa.
What is the moderating effect on the climate in Walker Bay?
The vineyards are cooled from the Southernly sea breezes.
Name two regions in Victoria, Australia that are cool enough for Pinot Noir production.
Yarra Valley
Mornington Peninsula
(Thanks to the cooling breezes of the Southern Ocean)
What is the flavour profile expected from a Pinot Noir from Australia?
Varies from light/fragrant to riper/cooked red fruit flavours and medium tannins.
Name three viticultural areas in New Zealand.
Martinborough
Marlborough
Central Otago