BTG-Red Flashcards
GROSS VENTRE
-Pinot Noir
-North Coast, CA
-“An earth driven pinot that will appeal to a diverse array of palates”
-jammy with notes of dark cherry, raspberry, black tea, tobacco
DOMAINE DROUHIN
-Pinot Noir
-Willamette Valley, Oregon
-Notes of baked cherry and candied orange peel, with subtle sage and wild herb undertones
Requiem
-Cabernet Sauvignon
-Colombia Valley, Washington
-90% Cab Sauvignon 10% Petit Verdot
-“Full body with firm tannins, makes a great match for red meats and aged cheeses”
-Notes of Plum, Dark Cherry, Dark Chocolate, and tobacco
Hourglass
-Cabernet Sauvignon
-Napa Valley, CA
-Aged 18-20 months in new and seasoned French oak
- expansive, rich, and deeply textured profile that overdelivers in every way
-On the palate, a ripe and juicy frame of dark sour and red cherry laced with fine streaks of dark Belgian chocolate
Silver Oak
-Cabernet Sauv
-Alexander Valley, CA
-“Well balanced, provides bright fruit and savory notes along with silky smooth tannins”
-aged for 24 months in new and seasoned American oak
-Notes of plum, red currants, cardamon and toffee
Breca
-Garnacha
-Spain
-aromas of ripe black fruit, overlaid with spices such as black pepper
Catena
-Malbec
-Argentina
-earthy, full bodied with notes of blackberry, plum, cocoa bean and lavender
Three Valleys
-Zinfandel
-Sonoma County, CA
-aged 11 months in American oak
-bold, fruit forward, jammy with spice notes
-fig, dark cherry, cloves, mint
-pair with fatty and rich dishes
LE VOLTE
-Super Tuscan
-Tuscany, Italy
-well balanced across all components on the palate, smooth tannins with refreshing acidity
-blackberry, cherry, sage, dark chocolate