Current Wine List Flashcards
How sweet is the 2 Lads Riesling?
Off-dry
What are the 4 grapes that are in Mireille & Vincent Cotes du Rhone blanc?
Clairette/Marsanne/Roussane/Viognier
Where is Airfield Chardonnay from?
Yakima Valley, Washington state
Where is Rustenberg Sauvignon Blanc from?
Stellenbosch, South Africa, about an hour east of cape town
Where is Bachellery Pinot Noir rosé from?
Southern France, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, just north of the Spanish border
Where is Amador County, where Easton Zinfandel is from?
Northern California, near the Sierra Nevada Mountains toward Nevada
Where is 45 North winery?
On Leelanau peninsula, northwest of Traverse City
Where is 2 lads winery?
On Old Mission Peninsula, north of Traverse City by about 5 miles
Where is the name of winery that makes Maraia Barbera?
Marchesi di Barolo
Where is Marchesi di Barolo (the winery that makes “Maraia”)
In Piedmont, in northwestern Italy
Where is Skylark Pinot Blanc from?
Mendocino County California, north of Sonoma County
How sweet is 2 lads Riesling?
Off-dry
What are the more full-bodied white wines on out BTG list?
Chalk Hill Chardonnay
Skylark Pinot Blanc
Airfield Unoaked Chardonnay
Rustenberg Sauvignon Blanc
Is Bachellery Rose dry, sweet, or in the middle?
Dry
What is the most full-bodied red wine currently offered BTG?
Easton Zinfandel is the likely candidate. You could make an argument for Hyatt, but there’s not the usual amount of tannins in the wine compared to most Cabernet Sauvignon.
What are all of the Cabernet Sauvignons currently on the menu?
Hyatt 31 Forchini 44 Seven Hills 55 Cade 75 Mark Ryan "The Vincent" (Cabernet-Syrah blend) 45
Copain is a cofermented blend of what 2 grapes?
Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris
What is the primary grape in Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape?
Grenache
Where is Chateauneuf du Pape?
In Rhone, France.
Where is Guimaro Ribeira Sacra?
In Spain, in the region of Galicia, in the northwest.
What is the sweetest riesling that we offer by the bottle?
Chateau Grand Traverse
Where is Chateau Soucherie?
Loire, France, in the appellation of Savennieres
What is the tannat grape known for?
Being tannin, often rustic.
How would Maraia Barbera’s tannin level be described?
It’s somewhat low in tannin
Is 45 North Peach Cremant dry or sweet?
Sweet
If someone likes fruity red wines, what would be good recommendations?
As a general rule, start with wines from California, Oregon, and Washington. The answers vary, but Michael David Petite Petit, Clayhouse Malbec, and X Winery Big Run Red are good places to start.
What is the grape of Einaudi Barolo?
Nebbiolo
What is the most full-boded Pinot Noir on the list?
Wild Hog or Failla
Is Wachau Gruner Veltliner dry or sweet?
Dry
Is Max Ferd Richter riesling dry?
Sort of, it’s off-dry
Where is Mosel, Germany
In the WSW part of the country, near Luxembourg.
What country is known for Gruner Veltliner?
Austria
Where is Columbia Valley?
eastern Washington State
Where is Paso Robles?
Central Coast California
What region is the original home of Malbec?
Bordeaux & southwest France
Where country has the most malbec planted to vine?
Argentina
What is our most expensive BTG white wine?
Skylark Pinot Blanc, $10.50
Where are the Quinto do Noval Ports from?
Portugal
Where is Sonoma compared to Napa?
Sonoma is west of Napa, on the Pacific Ocean
Are Syrah and Petite Sirah different grapes?
yes
Where is Walla Walla?
Washington state, in the southeast part of the state.
What two grapes are in the Brumont blend?
Merlot and Tannat
What does the word “cremant” mean?
Sparkling wine from somewhere outside of the region of Champagne.
Which grape tends to have more tannin, Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Which grapes currently offered on our menu tend to be lighter in tannins?
Pinot Noir
Barbera
Mencia
