International Flashcards

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CH Tempranillo

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ORIGIN
Rioja, Spain

SIGHT
Brick red with gar­net rim

NOSE
Aro­mas of ripe cher­ry, plum, straw­ber­ry, raisins, black cur­rant, and vanil­la and a hint of tobacco

PALATE
Full yet smooth tan­nins, mod­er­ate acid­i­ty and a long, rich, fruity finish

PAIRING
Coop­er’s Hawk Chur­ras­co Grilled Steak or beef tapas

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CH Super Tuscan

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ORIGIN
Tuscany, Italy

SIGHT
Red/​purple with gar­net rim

NOSE
Slight­ly earthy with aro­mas of choco­late, raisins, nut­meg, vanil­la, cher­ry, leather, and tobacco

PALATE
Full-bod­ied with mod­er­ate tan­nins and acid­i­ty, aro­mas devel­op well with decanting

PAIRING
Rich, hard cheeses, braised beef, or veal

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CH Shiraz

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ORIGIN
Barossa Valley, Australia

SIGHT
Opaque, deep red/​garnet

NOSE
A jam­my mix of plum, rasp­ber­ry, black­ber­ry, mocha, black licorice, coconut, and vanilla

PALATE
Rich and vis­cous, well-round­ed, with smooth tan­nins and a long fruit and spice finish

PAIRING
Grilled steak, beef stew

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