Pinot Noir

Question 1

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte d’Or Pinot Noir

Visual:?

Answer 1

• Visual: Light Ruby/Ruby Color, Moderate Minus to Moderate Concentration

Question 2

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte d’Or Pinot Noir

Aromas/Flavors:?

Answer 2

• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate Plus Intensity

Question 3

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte d’Or Pinot Noir

Fruit:?

Answer 3

o Fruit: Tart to Just Ripe Red Fruit (Red Cherry, Raspberry, Cranberry, Wild Strawberry), Possible Black Cherry, Beet/Beetroot, Tomato

Question 4

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte d’Or Pinot Noir

Is it possible for stem inclusion?

Answer 4

Yes

Question 5

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte d’Or Pinot Noir

Floral:?

Answer 5

o Floral: Purple and Red Flowers, Violets, Lilacs, Potpourri

Question 6

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte d’Or Pinot Noir

Herbal/Vegetable:?

Answer 6

o Herbal/Vegetable: Tea Leaf, Dried Herbs, Fennel, Rhubarb, Sweet Squash

Question 7

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte d’Or Pinot Noir

Spice:?

Answer 7

o Spice: Red Licorice, Anise, Clove

Question 8

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte d’Or Pinot Noir

Other:?

Answer 8

o Other: Game, Leather

Question 9

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte d’Or Pinot Noir

Earth:?

Answer 9

o Earth: Moderate to High Minerality, Flouride, Limestone, Mushroom/Forest Floor, Damp Leaves

Question 10

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte d’Or Pinot Noir

Oak?

Answer 10

o Oak: Neutral to High Use of New French Oak, Toast, Vanilla Bean, Smoke, Baking Spices, Cinnamon, Roasted Nut, Caramel (typically, Côte de Nuits producers use higher percentages of new oak than their counterparts in the Côte de Beaune)

Question 11

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Côte d’Or Pinot Noir

Structure:?

Answer 11

• Structure: Dry, Moderate to Moderate Plus Body, Moderate Minus to Moderate Plus Tannin, Moderate Plus Acidity, Moderate to Moderate Plus Alcohol

Question 12

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Visual:?

Answer 12

• Visual: High Clarity, Bright Ruby Color, Moderate Concentration

Question 13

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Aromas/Flavors:?

Answer 13

• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate Plus Intensity

Question 14

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Fruit:?

Answer 14

o Fruit: Ripe/Lush Red Fruit (Strawberry Jam, Cherry, Raspberry), Ripe Black Cherry, Plum/Prune

Question 15

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Floral:?

Answer 15

o Floral: Purple and Red Flowers, Potpourri

Question 16

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Herbal:?

Answer 16

o Herbal: Tea Leaf, Citrus Zest/Peel

Question 17

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Spice:?

Answer 17

o Spice: Red Licorice, Clove, Cinnamon

Question 18

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Other:?

Answer 18

o Other: Cola, Cola Nut

Question 19

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Earth:?

Answer 19

o Earth: Moderate Minerality

Question 20

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Oak:?

Answer 20

o Oak: Moderate Plus to High Use of New French Oak (1/3 or more new barrels), Toast, Vanilla Bean, Smoke, Baking Spices, Clove, Cinnamon, Roasted Nut, Caramel

Question 21

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Structure: ?

Answer 21

• Structure: Dry (with Ripe Attack), Moderate Plus Body, Moderate Minus to Moderate Tannin, Moderate Plus Acidity, Moderate Plus to High Alcohol

Question 22

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Visual:?

Answer 22

• Visual: Ruby Color, Moderate Concentration

Question 23

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

• Aromas/Flavors: ?

Answer 23

• Aromas/Flavors: Moderate Plus Intensity

Question 24

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Fruit:?

Answer 24

o Fruit: Ripe/Lush Red Fruit (Strawberry, Cherry, Raspberry), Ripe Black Cherry, Blueberry

Question 25

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Floral:?

Answer 25

o Floral: Purple and Red Flowers, Potpourri

Question 26

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Herbal:?

Answer 26

o Herbal: Tea Leaf, Citrus Zest/Peel, Tomato Leaf

Question 27

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Spice:?

Answer 27

o Spice: Red Licorice, Oak Spices

Question 28

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Other:?

Answer 28

o Other: Cola, Cola Nut

Question 29

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Earth:?

Answer 29

o Earth: Moderate Plus Minerality, Wet Leaves, Compost, Mushroom, Forest Floor

Question 30

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Oak:?

Answer 30

o Oak: Moderate to High Use of New French Oak, Vanilla, Baking Spices, Coffee, Chocolate, Caramel

Question 31

Typical Descriptors and Structure for Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Structure:?

Answer 31

• Structure: Dry (with Ripe Attack), Moderate Plus Body, Moderate Minus to Moderate Tannin, Moderate Plus Acidity, Moderate Plus to High Alcohol