Red Wine By Glass

Question 0

Belle Gols Meiomi $11/$40

Answer 0

Pino Noir
Sonoma, CA
“Coast”
Deep rich garnet color.
Rich flavor, well balanced, layers of complexity.
Ripe berries, fresh cranberries, candy apple, malted vanilla. Hint Granny Smith apple, cream soda, cherry cola, earthiness.

Question 1

Estancia $8/$30

Answer 1

Pino Noir
Monterey, CA
Patio pounder.
Thin.
Black pepper, black berries, cherries.

Question 2

Sidiuri $12/$45

Answer 2

Pino Noir 2012
Sonoma Coast, CA
Darkly colored.
Long finish.
Strong red and black fruit flavors. Underlying forest floor, herbal.

Question 3

Amalaya $10/$35

Answer 3

Malbec 2012
Salta, Argentina
Blend Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
Richly ruby with purple highlights.
Easy to drink. Silky tannins.
Red Cherries, oak spice, vanilla. Smoky, dusty.
Food pairings: pizza, grilled meats,hearty comfort foods, mild to medium cheeses.

Question 4

Simi $9/$32

Answer 4

Merlot 2011
Sonoma, CA
Merlot Grape
Medium bodied.
Insistent cocoa tannins.
Liccorice, clove, nutmeg, black pepper, cedar, bay laurel, sweet vanilla, aromas of black cherry,black berry, toast, vanilla, plums.
Food pairings: Duck, polenta, roasted venison, plum chutney, mushrooms, hazelnut wild rice pilaf.

Question 5

Folie a Deux $11/$40

Answer 5

Zinfandel 2011
Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, CA
Bright garnet color.
Crisp and juicy.
Medium body, easy to enjoy.
Toasted aroma, bright berry pie flavors, cherry, raspberry, cocoa undertones,boysenberry tart finish.
Food pairings: rack of lamb,

Question 6

Mouton Cadet $9/$32

Answer 6

Borduex 2011
France, Italy
Intense brilliant red.
Full bodied powerful tannins.
Powerful and balanced.
Black cherry, black currant.
Food pairings: rib steak, breast of veal, duck, lamb cutlets.

Question 7

Ruffino Santedame $11/$40

Answer 7

Chianti 2010
Classico, Tuscany, Italy
Medium boddied.
Smooth velvety tannins. astringent.
Ripe plums, berries, black pepper, tobacco. Roasted coffee, red berry finish.
Food pairings: chicken, portabello mushrooms, pork loins.

Question 8

Rodney Strong $12/$45

Answer 8

Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Alexander’s Crown
Alexander Valley, Sonoma, CA
Very long finish. Soft tannins, balanced acidity.
Cassis, black cherry, red fruits. Hints of dried herbs and cocoa.

Question 9

Graffigna Centenario $9/$30

Answer 9

Cabernet 2012
Argentina
Centriano.
Kinda strong, fruity, herby, sour.

Question 10

Guenoc $10/$35

Answer 10

Cabernet 2012
Lake County, Napa, CA
Hits your nose, very astringent.
Strong tannin.
Nutmeg, cinnamon, blackberry, creamy, iron.
Food pairings: fatty meats, steak, venison, burgers.