BTG Wines Flashcards
Dubard Sauvignon Blanc (On Tap )
Location: France
Year: 2022
Flavors:
-fruit forward SB
-some grassy notes
-mostly green apple and citrus
-moderate acidity
-lower body
San Ferdinando Vermentino (On Tap)
Location: Tuscany, IT
Year: 2020
Flavors:
-low-intensity nose with citrus notes
-medium acid
-lower in body
-good for someone who wants a “crisp white” or pinot grigio
Field Recordings Chenin Blanc (On Tap)
Location: Central Coast, CA
Year: 2018
Flavors:
-dark orange wine with phenolic bitterness and rich texture
-notes of orange peel
-grippy tannins
-medium acid
-medium+ body
-a good beginner’s orange wine
Tablas Creek Syrah (On Tap)
Location: Paso Robles, CA
Year: 2022
Flavors: despite the name this is more classic Rhone
-red fruits are offset by herbal notes and some white pepper
-medium body and tannins
Stolpman Rhone Blend (On Tap)
Location: Ballard Canyon, CA
Vintage: 2022
Flavors: despite the name this is more classic Syrah,
-A lot of nonfruit notes like
-pepper
-olive
-a little bacon
-medium+ tannins and body
More Info: Stolpman is a cool producer out of Santa Barbara County and we have other wines of theirs by the bottle
Pax Mahl ‘Skull’ Zinfandel Blend (On Tap)
Location: Central Coast, CA
Vintage: 2022
Flavors:
-red and blue fruits
-lower tannins and body
-an easy drinker
Sommariva Prosecco Superiore
Location: Valdobbiadene, IT
Vintage: N/A
Flavors:
-bright
-fruity and fun with big bubbles
- just a bit off-dry
-medium acid
-lower body
Quaresimo Lambrusco Rosso
Location: Emilia-Romagna, IT NV
Vintage: N/A
Flavors:
-tart red fruit
-herbal and balsamic notes
-chalky tannins
-very dry
Egly-Ouriet Champagne
Location: Champagne, FR
Vintage: NV
Flavors:
- big and rich
-fine bubbles
-absolutely amazing
-a ton of bread/brioche on the nose and palate
-definitely a rich champagne worthy of a celebration
Leb Nat Pet Nat Rose
Location: Bekaa Valley, LB
Vintage: 2021
Flavors:
-fruit forward
-only slightly funky
-perhaps off dry
-fun fact/talking point is it’s from Lebanon and utilizes Sangiovese plus the local Merwah grape
Jerome Chezeaux Aligote
Location: Bourgogne, FR
Vintage: 2021
Flavors:
- fun and fruit forward white burgundy
-medium+ acid
-good compromise between Chardonnay (rich and round) and sauvy Blanc (tart and lean)
Thevent & Fils Chardonnay
Location: Macon Villages, FR
Vintage: 2021
Flavors:
- unoaked Chardonnay
-stainless steel
-limestone
-salinity
-unnatural earth
-pair with skate wing or trout
Raul Perez Godello
Location: Bierzo, ES
Vintage: 2020
Flavors:
-intensely aromatic
- honey and floral notes
-some minerality
-medium+ acidic
-medium body
- definitely a more complex white, by Raul Perez who is a prolific Spanish winemaker
Broadbent Verdelho
Location: Madeira, PT
Vintage: 2020
Flavors:
-rich and weighty
- butterscotch
- yogurt
- ripe stone fruits
-lower acid
-fuller body
-A fun fact is this is a dry white from Madeira (unlike the sweet-fortified Madeiras that we specialize in)
Ruth Lewandowski Friulano
Location: CA
Vintage: 2022
Flavors:
- orange wine
- aromas of flowers and citrus zest
- yeasty/natty finish
- elevated acidity
- cloudy appearance
- this is by a natural winemaker with a slightly evangelical ethos
Mourvedre Rose
Location: Bandol, FR
Vintage: 2022
Flavors:
- dark and rich rosé with weight and texture
- suitable for colder weather and with mains
- pair with butchers steak
Worthy Cabernet Sauvignon
Location: Napa, CA
Vintage: 2017
Flavors:
-classic Cali Cab with dark fruits and evidence of oak aging
Clotilde Legrand Cabernet Franc
Location: Saumur-Champigny, FR
Vintage: 2019
Flavors:
-earthy
- tart red fruits
- some bell pepper notes (pyrazines or green peppercorns)
- medium+ tannin
-medium body
Muri-Gries Lagrein
Location: Alto-Adige, IT
Vintage: 2021
Flavors:
-lots of red and blue fruit
- a bit of aggressive acidity on the nose
- herbal notes
-medium tannins and body
- higher in acid
- from high-altitude vines in the north of Italy
Tinto Negro Malbec
Location: Mendoza, Argentina
Vintage: 2019
Flavors:
-classic Mendoza Malbec
-dark fruits
-red flowers
-kiss of oak as evidenced by vanilla
- medium tannins and body
G.D. Vajra Nebbiolo
Location: Barolo, IT
Vintage: 2019
Flavors:
-tar and roses
-tart fruits
-grippy tannins
-a little earthy
-medium+ body
Starr Wines Pinot Noir
Location: ‘brooks winery - private label’ Willamette Valley, OR
Vintage: 2022
Flavors:
-bright red fruits
-crunchy as Jack would say
-classic Oregon Pinot
-lower tannins
-higher acidity
Georgiev/Milkov Rubin
Location: Thracian Valley, BG
Vintage: 2021
Flavors:
- dark fruits and pretty floral aromas
- a little peppery
-medium+ tannins and body
-fun fact is this is a man-made cross of Nebbiolo and Syrah from Bulgaria
Psi Tempranillo
Location: Ribera del Duero, ES
Vintage: 2020
Flavors:
-earthy
- savory
-dark fruits and spices
-a very complex wine
-full-bodied
-elevated tannins
-fun fact is Psi is a sub-label of Pingus which goes for $1700 on our list
Quinta de Devesa Touriga Nacional
Location: Douro, PT
Vintage: 2019
Flavors:
-an excellent choice for fatty cuts of meat
-dark fruits
-high tannins
-evidence of oak aging (baking spices, vanilla)
Baptiste Duperray Gamay
Location: Beaujolais, FR
Vintage: 2022
Flavors:
-Boho
-chilled
-lower in body and tannins
-bright fruits
-bubble gum notes from carbonic maceration
Le Boutanche Grenache
Location: Corsica, FR
Vintage: 2020
Flavors:
- funky and earthy
- this is one for the natural/natty wine lovers
- tart red fruits just perceptible
- medium tannins and body
-fun fact is this is from Corsica which is Napoleon’s birthplace
Somm Select: Richard Bocking Riesling Kabinett
Location: Mosel, DE
Vintage: 2012
Description: A classic, off-dry Mosel riesling with the telltale citrus notes and acidity as well as aromas of apricot and wet rocks. For those not afraid of
a ‘sweet’ wine this is a stunner that will pair with almost any dish.
Somm Select: Remelluri Tempranillo
Location: Rioja Reserve, ES
Vintage: 2008
Description: Remelluri is one of the benchmark producers of Rioja, and they have graced us with this special cellar release. The oak and tannins have
fully integrated, the dark fruit notes are remarkably fresh, and there is a complex earthy undertone that ties it all together.
Somm Select: Littorai Chardonnay
Location: Mays Canyon Vineyards, Russian River, CA
Vintage: 2021
Description: New World chardonnay with plenty of acidity to balance the round mouthfeel and kiss of new oak. 2021 was a fantastic vintage in Sonoma
and this single vineyard expression is sure to be a classic.
