2018 Wine Rollout

Question 1

DuMol Wester Reach

Answer 1

Chardonnay - Russian River Valley

Aroma: orange zest, white flower, sweet sage, hay
Peach, apricot

Taste: ripe stone fruit, oatmeal, marzipan

Question 2

The Federalist

Answer 2

Chardonnay - Mendocino County

This is a 100% Chardonnay (malolactic fermentation)

Aroma: pear, apple, citrus, spicy oak

Taste: juicy mid-palate w/ creamy oak, lengthy finish, crisp acidity

Question 3

Gifft

Answer 3

Chardonnay - Monterey County

Taste: tropical fruit

Texture: rich and complex

Question 4

Patz and Hall Dutton Ranch

Answer 4

Chardonnay - Russian River Valley (malolactic fermentation)

Aroma: Muscat, orange blossom, hazelnut, clove, banana, earth

Taste: green apple, pear

Question 5

Brancott Estate

Answer 5

Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough

Aroma: passionfruit, lime flowers, melon, gooseberry

Taste: grapefruit, honeydew, zest

Question 6

Patient Cottat

Answer 6

Sauvignon Blanc - Sancerre

Aroma: acacia blossoms

Taste: Muscat like notes of passionfruit

Question 7

Guado al Tasso

Answer 7

Vermentino - Bolgheri

Aroma: citrus and passionfruit

Taste: mineral notes, acidity, savory finish

Question 8

Duckhorn

Answer 8

Merlot - Napa Valley

Aroma: coffee beans, ripe red cherry

Taste: bing cherry, raspberry, plum, blueberry, cedar, vanilla, clove

Question 9

Markham

Answer 9

Merlot - Napa Valley

Aroma: black cherry, cassis, vanilla, mint, toasted nuts

Taste: elegant / supple, plum, cherry, black pepper

Question 10

Velvet Devil

Answer 10

Merlot - Washington

Aroma: herb, red currant, tire rubber, oak

Taste: black plum, roasted earth, black fruit, velvet

Question 11

Storypoint

Answer 11

Pinot Noir - California

Aroma: bing cherry, blackberry, strawberry, raspberry

Taste: baking spice, caramel, toast, vanilla

Question 12

Stag’s Leap ‘Artemis’

Answer 12

Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley

Aroma: dark berry, currant, raspberry sorbet, nutmeg, baking spices

Taste: tannins, plush mouthfeel, dark fruit, oak

Question 13

Treana

Answer 13

Cabernet sauvignon - Paso Robles

Aroma: bold, muddled blackberry, black currants, crushed violets, blueberry syrup, roasted coffee, sweet vanilla, caramel, clove

Taste : rich and palette coating, intense black fruit flavors

Question 14

Beringer Bros Bourbon Barrel

Answer 14

Red Blend - California

Aroma: blackberry, hazelnut, caramel

Taste: toasted coconut, violet, black cherry

75% merlot
17% cabernet
5% petite sirah
1% zinfandel
2% other

Question 15

Papillon by Orin Swift

Answer 15

Red Blend - Napa Valley

Aroma: blackcurrant, blackberry, Madagascar vanilla, cigar box

Taste: velvety rich, dark plum, blueberry, fennel, leather, subtle minerality, black cherry

Question 16

Symmetry by Rodney Strong

Answer 16

Red Blend (meritage) - Alexander Valley

Aroma : black cherry, plum, black fig, rose petal

Taste : minerality, baking spices, black fruits

Question 17

Muriel Gran Reserva

Answer 17

Tempranillo - Rioja (malolactic fermentation)

Aroma: oak, vanilla, herb, spices

Taste: raisins, caramel, leather, tobacco

Question 18

Alexander Valley Vineyards

Cabernet Franc

Answer 18

100% Cabernet franc - Sonoma County

Aroma: dark fruits, blueberry, chocolate, vanilla, mildly floral

Taste: plum, black cherry, vanilla, cassis

Question 19

Jacob’s Creek

Answer 19

Shiraz - Barossa

Aroma: savory plum, cedar, spice

Taste: cloves, dark chocolate, ripe plums

Question 20

Marchese Anrinori riserva

Answer 20

Sangiovese - Chianti

Aroma: red fruit, vanilla, spice

Taste: soft silky tannins, smooth finish, oak

Question 21

Inkblot by Michael David

Answer 21

Petit Verdot - Lodi

Aroma: dark stone fruit, violet, sage

Taste : high tannins, French oak, floral, spicy