Red Wine BTG

Question 1

2018 Kermit Lynch Vin de Pays Vaucluse

Answer 1

Varietal: Grenache 55%, Syrah 20%, Merlot 15%, Marselan 10%
Region: Southern Rhone, France
Tasting: Soft and juicy fruit with bright acidity, long dry finish, supple tannin, goes with most food
Cost: $11 glass/ $44 bottle

Question 2

2017 Domaine Paul Autard Cotes du Rhone

Answer 2

Varietal: Grenache 85%, Syrah 15%
Region: Rhone, France
Tasting: Smokey and complex, warm raspberry fruit, light body, pairs well with food except spicy
Other: Good pinot substitute. Just outside of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Oldest vines 75 years. Stainless steel tanks for 25 days
Cost: $12 glass/ $48 bottle

Question 3

2017 Domaine du Pas Saint Martin Cabernet Fran

Answer 3

Varietal: Cab Franc
Region: Loire Valley, France
Tasting: Smooth and integrated tannins, bright red fruit acidity, floral flavors. Good with savory and smokey foods.
Other: Eco-friendly vineyard, organic
Cost: $13 glass/ $52 bottle

Question 4

2017 Lo-Fi Malbec

Answer 4

Varietal: Malbec
Region: Santa Barbara, California
Tasting: Black fruit, black pepper, roasted pepper. Solid finish, moderate tannins
Other: Hand harvested and organically grown, not de-stemmed but crushed by foot once daily. 100% French oak barrels
Cost: $15 glass/ $60 bottle

Question 5

2016 Paul Dolan Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 5

Varietal: Cab Sauv
Region: Mendocino, California
Tasting: Rich, layered aromas of black currant, olive, licorice. Flavors of black cherry, carob. Fruit forward, strong tannins
Other: Organically grown without herbicides or chemical fertilizers
Cost: $15 glass/ $60 bottle

Question 6

2017 Rivetto Langhe Nebbiolo

Answer 6

Varietal: Nebbiolo 95%, Barbara 5%
Region: Piedmont, Italy
Tasting: High alcohol, good body, smooth tannin, jammy start, tannic finish, good with food
Cost: $17 glass/ $68 bottle

Question 7

2017 Andrew Major Pinot Noir

Answer 7

Varietal: Pinot Noir
Region: Santa Barbara, California
Tasting: Fresh fruit flavors, minerality, touch of spice, moderate tannins, long finish
Other: Only 500 cases of this wine made, fermented in native yeast for 10 days, aged in French oak
Cost: $19 glass/ $76 bottle

Question 8

2004 Chateau Haut-Simard Saint Emilion

Answer 8

Varietal: Merlot 70%, Cab Franc 30%
Region: Bordeaux, France
Tasting: Brick notes, nose has hints of berries, violets, and Earth. Flavors of cassis, black cherry and plum, good structure. Good for red meat, stew, spicy food
Cost: $24 glass/ $96 bottle