Pairings for Service Flashcards
Light Crisp White (Old World)
- Pinot Grigio: Peter Zemmer, Alto Adige, Italy, 2021
- Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre): Domaine Delaporte, Sancerre, France 2021
- Chardonnay (Chablis): Louis Jadot, Blanchot Grand Cru, Chablis, Burgundy, 2016
- Albarino: Attis, Nana Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain 2020
- Assyrtiko: Estate Argyros Cuvee Monsignori, Santorini, Greece, 2020
Light Crisp White (New World)
- Sauvignon Blanc: Wairau River, Marlborough, NZ, 2021
- Dry Riesling: Dr Konstantin Frank, Finger Lakes, NY 2019
- Pinot Grigio: Pollak Vineyards, Monticello, Virginia, 2020
Full Bodied White (Old World)
- White Burgundy (Maconnais, south burgundy) : Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuisse, 2020
- White Burgundy (Cote de Beaune): “Les Petit Clos,” Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru, Jean-Noël Gagnard - 2018
Full Bodied White (New World)
- Sonoma Chardonnay: Gundlach Bundschu Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley AVA, 2021
- Chardonnay: Giant Steps Wombat Creek, Yarra Valley, Australia, 2019
Off Dry White (Old World)
- Riesling: Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Riesling Brand, Alsace Grand Cru, France, 2018
- Gewertztraminer: Domaine Charles Baur, Alsace 2019
Off Dry White (New World)
- Gewertztraminer: Gundlach Bundschu Gewertzraminer, Sonoma Valley AVA, 2021
Rose (Old World)
- Provence (lightest): Domaine de Cala, Classic Rose, 2021
- Bandol (fuller): Domaine Tempier Bandol Rose, 2021
Rose (New World)
- Grenache: Fossil Point Grenache Rose, San Luis Obispo, 2021
- Wolffer Estate Summer in a Bottle Rose, Provence Style, 2021
Light, food friendly red (new world)
- Pinot Noir: Gundlach Bundschu Pinot Noir, Sonoma Valley AVA, 2020
- Cabernet Franc: Gundlach Bundschu Cabernet Franc; Sonoma Valley AVA, 2020
- Pinot Noir: Wild Earth Pinot Noir, Central Otagom South Island, NZ, 2020
Light, food friendly red (old world)
- Schiava: Peter Zemmer, Alto Adige, 2019 (super light)
- Burgundy (villages): Domaine Thevenet et Fils Bourgogne Rouge “Bussieres Les Clos”, 2019
- Burgundy (1er Cru):
- Cru Beaujolais: Moulan-A-Vent (sturdiest, most tannic and age-worthy): Chateau Moulin A Vent 2019, Gamay; can also choose from Morgon of Fleurie
- Barolo: Barolo “Perno”Oreste Stefano, Piedmont, Italy 2016
Full Bodied Red (New World)
- Shiraz from Barossa: Penfolds “Bin 28” Shiraz, 2018
- Napa Cabernet: Stags Leap SLV 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 (also have Quintessa (Rutherford))
- Zinfandel: Turley Old Vine Zinfandel, California (Napa, Sonoma, Lodi, Paso Robles, vines 41-129 years old) 2020; too small of sites
- Chilean Malbec: Polkura Malbec Valle de Colchagua 2016
Old World Heavier Red
Syrah: Crozes Hermitage (Northern Rhone): Becheras-Le Prieure d Arras, 2021, steep south facing hill (great affordable alternative to Hermitage)
Light crisp white old world (Chablis)
- Chardonnay: Louis Jadot, Blanchot Grand Cru, Chablis, Burgundy, 2016
Light crisp white old world (Sancerre)
- Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre): Domaine Delaporte, Sancerre, France 2021
Light crisp white old world (Pinot Grigio)
- Pinot Grigio: Peter Zemmer, Alto Adige, Italy, 2021
Full bodied white old world (Macon)
- White Burgundy (Maconnais, south burgundy) : Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuisse, 2020
Off Dry White Old World
Gewertztraminer: Domaine Charles Baur, Alsace 2019
Very light body red old world
Schiava: Peter Zemmer, Alto Adige, 2019
Light-Medium body red old world (less expensive)
Cru Beaujolais: Moulan-A-Vent (sturdiest, most tannic and age-worthy): Chateau Moulin A Vent 2019
Light-Medium body red old world (more expensive)
Red Burgundy Premier Cru: Domaine des Hospices de Nuits Nuits St Georges 1er Cru ‘Rues de Chaux’ 2020
Medium body red old world (italian)
- Barolo: Barolo “Perno”Oreste Stefano, Piedmont, Italy 2016
Medium body old world red (french)
Syrah: Crozes Hermitage (Northern Rhone): Becheras-Le Prieure d Arras, 2021, steep south facing hill (great affordable alternative to Hermitage)
Medium body red new world
Pinot Noir: Gundlach Bundschu Pinot Noir, Sonoma Valley AVA, 2020
Full bodied red new world (chile)
Polkura Malbec Valle de Colchagua 2016
Full bodied red new world (Napa)
Stags Leap SLV 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Full bodied red new world (SLO)
Turley Old Vine Zinfandel, California (Napa, Sonoma, Lodi, Paso Robles, vines 41-129 years old) 2020; too small of sites
Light crisp white (new world, NY)
Dr Konstantin Frank, Finger Lakes, NY 2019
Full bodied white (new world, CA)
Gundlach Bundschu Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley AVA, 2021
Off Dry white (new world, CA)
Gewertztraminer: Gundlach Bundschu Gewertzraminer, Sonoma Valley AVA, 2021
Sparkling - new world
Domaine Carneros Brut, Late Disgorged Brut, 2016 (6 years on lees)