The Wine Profile

1 What is the typical body level of a Pinot Noir wine?

A Light to medium-bodied B Very full-bodied C Heavy and thick D Similar to Cabernet Sauvignon

2 What happens to a good-quality Pinot Noir if you let it age for a few years?

A It develops soft, complex aromas rather than building up firm tannic structure B It builds up powerful tannins that make the wine more robust over the years C It needs at least 20 years before it even starts to become drinkable D It loses all its fruit and becomes flat and uninteresting after just one year

3 What level of tannin does Pinot Noir wine typically have?

A Very high tannin B Low to moderate tannin C No tannin at all D Higher tannin than Cabernet Sauvignon

4 Which type of wood is traditionally used to age Pinot Noir in barrels?

A Chestnut, which lends a lightly nutty and sweet character B Acacia, which preserves fruitiness and adds a floral note C American oak, which adds bold coconut and dill flavours D French oak, which adds subtle hints of vanilla and spice

5 What colour does a typical young Pinot Noir usually show in the glass?

A Pale to medium ruby B Deep opaque purple C Bright orange D Jet black

6 Pinot Noir is a key grape in Champagne. What type of wine is Champagne?

A A full-bodied red wine with heavy tannins B A sparkling wine with bubbles C A sweet dessert wine made from dried grapes D A light rosé wine with no carbonation