Alcohol

Question 1

High Cabernet bottle

Answer 1

For $550, 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford by Quintessa. On the palate, flavors of flower, forest, fruit, and earth notes. Pairs well with any beef.

Question 2

Medium Cabernet bottle

Answer 2

For $180, 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley by Heitz Cellars. On the palate, flavors of blackberry with hints of mint and dark chocolate. Pairs well any beef.

Question 3

Low Cabernet bottle

Answer 3

For $95, 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs. Aroma of black cherry, black peppercorn, and sage. On the palate, flavors of rich dark fruits balanced by a graphite backbone. Pairs well with any beef.

Question 4

Medium Pinot Noir Bottle

Answer 4

For $135, 2020 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills, Twomey by Silver Oak. Aroma of fresh cedar, dark chocolate, and violet. On the palate, flavors of savory wild mushroom, rainier cherry, and finish of vanilla bean. Pairs well with game birds and salmon.

Question 4

High Pinot Noir Bottle

Answer 4

For $225, 2020 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley by Kosta Browne. Aroma of bright red fruits. On the palate, notes of plum and forest floor with a deep and creamy texture. Pairs well with game birds and salmon.

Question 5

Low Pinot Noir Bottle

Answer 5

For $60, 2021 Pinot Noir Central Coast by Calera. Aroma of ripe cherry and caramel. On the palate, flavors of lush berry with bright acidity. Pairs well with beef, veal, game, and poultry.

Question 6

High Chardonnay Bottle

Answer 6

For $150, 2018 Chardonnay Western Cape by Capensis. Aroma of white peach and baked lemon. On the palate, ripe peachy fruit with a nutty character. Pairs well with pork, poultry, rich fish.

Question 7

Medium Chardonnay Bottle

Answer 7

For $110, 2017 Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley by Solomon Hills. Aroma of lemon verbena and wet rock. On the palate, flavors of sour lemon candy with warmer apple tones will be present. Pairs well with hard cheese, fish, shell fish, and any white meat.

Question 8

Low Chardonnay Bottle

Answer 8

For $90, 2020 Chardonnay Napa Valley by Post and Beam. Aroma of mango and fresh gardenia. On the palate, flavors such as fresh-cut Asian pear and green apple with citrus and pastry accents will present. Pairs well with fish, oysters, seafood.

Question 9

Wine to pair with a fatty meat.

Answer 9

Cabernet

Question 10

Wine to pair with a filet.

Answer 10

Cabernet/Pinot

Question 11

Wine to pair with oysters and scallops.

Answer 11

Chardonnay

Question 12

Wine to pair with salmon and trout.

Answer 12

Pinot Noir/Chardonnay

Question 13

Wine to pair with redfish pontchartrain, cajun jambalaya pasta, and crab cakes.

Answer 13

Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, or any white.

Question 14

High bourbon

Answer 14

For $33, Rabbit Hole Dareringer is a Small Batch bourbon. Medium mouthfeel with hints of caramel, praline, and juicy fruits.

Question 15

Medium bourbon

Answer 15

For $25, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. Oak and sweet vanilla are the dominant flavors here. Beneath are subtle hints of leather, caramel, and dried dark fruits.

Question 16

Low bourbon

Answer 16

For $13, Buffalo Trace is a small batch. Mellow and sweet profile with notes of caramel, vanilla, and brown sugar.

Question 17

High scotch

Answer 17

For $120, Highland Park 21 from Isle of Orkney. Light bit of smoke, earth, and spice with notes of sherry, caramel, dark fruit, and fresh waffles.

Question 18

Medium Scotch

Answer 18

For $80, Aberfeldy 21 from Highland Park. Silky vanilla and creamy oak lead to refined smoke. with notes of marzipan, candied orange, and floral fruits.

Question 19

Low Scotch

Answer 19

For $32, Balvenie 12 Wood from Speyside. Smoke with faint hint of dark chocolate dipped cherries, pecans, and salt brine.