8- PINOT NOIR

Question 1

What levels of tannin are Pinot Noir?

Answer 1

Low to medium

Question 2

In the right climate, what are the main flavors?

Answer 2

Red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, cherry)

Question 3

What flavours develop with age? (2)

Answer 3

Vegetal and animal nuances

Question 4

In France, where is premium Pinot Noir grown?

Answer 4

Red Burgundy (Bourgogne AC)

Question 5

Describe a Bourgogne AC Pinot Noir.

Answer 5

Balance of red fruit and savoury aromas.

Medium bodied, light tannins, medium to high acidity

Question 6

Name the 4 individual villages.

Answer 6

1. Gevrey-Chambertin
2. Nuits-Saint-Georges
3. Beaune
4. Pommard

Question 7

In Germany, where is premium Pinot Noir grown?

Answer 7

Southern regions of Pfalz and Baden

Question 8

Describe New Zealand Pinot Noirs

Answer 8

More full bodied than Bourgogne, lower acidity, more intense fruits.

Question 9

What are the best and second-best regions in NZ?

Answer 9

Central Otago and Marlborough

Question 10

What are the two Australian regions?

Answer 10

Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula in Victoria

Question 11

Describe Pinot Noir in USA.

Answer 11

Tend to be full bodied with intense red fruit flavours

Question 12

Where can PN be grown in USA?

Answer 12

Sonoma, Santa Barbara, Carneros and Oregon.

Question 13

Where is PN grown in Chile?

Answer 13

Casablanca - often jammy flavours

Question 14

Where is PN grown in South Africa?

Answer 14

Walker Bay