Red Wine

Question 1

Pinot Noir

Answer 1

Duckhornm Migration, Sonoma Coast, 2016 ($16): beautiful high-tone red fruit flavors of cherry, cranberry and strawberry and enticing hints of orange-cinnamon spice.

Question 2

Merlot

Answer 2

Franciscan, Napa Valley, 2014 ($14): Deep scarlet in color. Aromas of blackberry, and ripe cherry liquor lend a dark fruit aroma to this wine, followed by more complex layers of cedar, black pepper, and freshly cut hay.

Question 3

Zinfandel

Answer 3

Duckhorn, Decoy, Sonoma Valley 2015 ($14): wild blackberry and strawberry flavors, as well as layers of violet and fresh-cracked black pepper

Question 4

Petite Sirah & Syrah/Shiraz

Answer 4

Klinkerbrick, Syrah, Lodi, 2014 ($12): Charred oak aromas, rich, blackberry-like fruit flavors underneath

Question 5

Malbec

Answer 5

Decero, Mendoza, AR, 2016 ($14): violet aromas, balanced by freshness of acidity and an elegant integration of French oak

Question 6

French & Italian

Answer 6

Renato Ratti, Battaglione 2015 ($14): Intense red in the glass with a delicious bouquet of ripe fruit hinting at an undercurrent of pepper spices

Question 7

Heritage & Blends

Answer 7

Kuelo Estate, Frog Prince, Napa Valley 2015 ($14): Ripe cherry and plum aromas are accented by a hint of baking spices that invites you in. The palate is refined yet dynamic with bright red fruit flavors

Question 8

Cabernet

Answer 8

Justin, Paso Robles, CA 2015 ($15): Aromatic with bright ripe black cherry and blackcurrant fruit, baking spice, savory dried autumn leaves, subtle violet floral notes with a hint of caramelized barrel sweetness.

Charles Krug, Napa Valley, CA 2014 ($16): flavors of ripe blackcherry, blackberry and black currant with hints of dried blueberryand cocoa.

Question 9

Five Characteristics of Wine

Answer 9

1. Acidity
2. Sweetness
3. Tannins
4. Body
5. Fruity Flavor