Red Wine

Question 1

Rosé 
Clos Cibonne (vineyard), Tibouren (grape), Cuvée tradition (blend 10% grenache), Cotes de Provence (region) 2019 $25

Answer 1

Nose & palate- Fresh herbs and notes of wild cherries

High quality and very complex and is bone dry. This wine is a certified natural wine.

Question 2

Castell del Remei (type of wine), Cara Nord (winery), Tempranillo(grape)2020 $18

Answer 2

northern Spain wine, med-bodied with contrasting flavors of leather and cherries. It’s youthful, easy drinking and vibrant.

Food pairings: all seafood, savory waffle (smoked salmon)

Question 3

Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret, Savigny-les-Beaune, 2018 $51

Answer 3

This is a certified natural wine is all about elegancy and power. This burgundy wine has bright acidity and complex layers of earthiness, oak and cherries. There will be tasting notes of tobacco, oak, cacao nibs, cherries and berries.

This burgundy wine is hand harvested from Premier Cru which is top quality vineyards.

Food pairings: Australian Wagyu

Question 4

J.K. Carrier Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2017 $20

Answer 4

Willamette Valley is the pinnacle of high-quality Pinot noir. You will get aromas of mushroom, dried cherries and moss.

Question 5

Fitch Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County 2017 $25

Answer 5

Finch mountain is a family owned vineyard in Sonoma County in a warmer climate with elevation that brings beautiful acidity to the wine.
There a tasting notes of black currents, baking spices, a touch of vanilla, and great acidity. It’s complex but elegantly balanced.

Food Pairings Colin wag you steak, lamb, pork

Question 6

Michele Chiarlo, Barolo 2015 $37

Answer 6

Barolo‘s drinks like a Pinot Noir with bright acidity and tannic structure.
. Also has floral notes and a bright red fruit character. It’s matured two years in oak barrels and one year in the bottle before released.
Roses, cherries, notes of minerality and esoteric.

Food Pairings: steaks, high fat juicy dishes, gnocchi with Truffles (truffles come from Italy), risotto

Question 7

Tenuta Guado al Tasso, Bruciato, 2019 $25

Answer 7

People who drink California Cabernets will enjoy this wine as it is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s an old world style with a modern twist and considered our red blend. It’s full bodied, supple and ripe. It’s bold, juicy and had a velvety texture. It’s well integrated.

Food pairings: pasta,