Red Wine by the Glass Flashcards

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Manos Negras Pinot Noir

Argentina

2012

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Light tomato and earth scents accent berry fruit aromas. The palate has a snappy, healthy feel, while flavors of tomato sauce, stewed plum and herbs finish with rooty spice notes.

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Campo Viejo Tempranillo

Rioja, Spain

2010

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A cherry red colour, suggestive of a vibrant Tempranillo wine. On the nose, it’s rich aromas have a pronounced intensity with an initial scent of ripe red fruit followed by gentle sweet notes of vanilla and spices. On the palate it is perfumed, soft and fresh with a long finish that leaves memories of red fruit, vanilla and cocoa.

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Laderas De Cabama Tempranillo

Rioja, Spain

2011

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opens to a lactic note with aromas of forest fruits and earthy notes of peat and graphite; spicy rounded like a merlot

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H3 Merlot

Columbia Crest

2014

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This medium-bodied Merlot delivers aromas of spice and blackberry with the perfect balance of earth, cocoa and ripe cherry notes on the palate. The complex flavors are followed by a smooth, velvety finish

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Achaval Ferrer Malbec

Medoza, Argentina

2013

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Medium to deep ruby color; bright red fruit aroma, with a trace of earth and dust, excellent depth; medium bodied, textured and smooth on the palate; dry, medium acidity, well balanced; very fruity flavors, pleasingly ripe and up-front; medium finish, smooth aftertaste.

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LaPosta TInto Red Blend

Argentina

2013

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Aromas of red cherries and raspberries are infused with mocha and spice. Your first sip washes broadly across the palate like a flood of sweet, fresh fruit and the viscous mouthfeel keeps the flavors lingering. The hints of baking spice and some oak keep the fruit flavors fresh and lively.

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Gary Farrell Pinot Noir

Russion River Valley

2013

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complex aromas, opening with fresh raspberry, black cherry preserves, strawberry rhubarb pie, rose petals, and violets. Traces of dried figs, Forest Nameko mushrooms, anise, and cloves balance the spectrum. Elegant fresh and dried fruit flavors liberally coat the palate while silky, seductive tannins carry through to a savory, persistent finish.

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Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon

Washington State

2013

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classic violets, plum, licorice, earth and spring flower notes giving way to a medium-bodied, juicy, balanced feel on the palate

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Pascual Toso Malbec

Argentina

2014

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Silky cinnamon, allspice, violets and black cherry, this Malbec offers savory flavors and promises complexity with age

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Slingshot Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

2014

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classic ripe aromas of berries, currants and hints of dried herbs, cedar and oak. In the mouth the wine begins with a medium-bodied structure with ripe tannins, giving it a round, balanced feel that begs to be drunk straight away with flavors of berries, dark cherries, currants and herbs.

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Punto Final Malbec

Argentina

2015

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Dark ruby red in color with violet tones, this Malbec has aromas of red currants, blackberries, and plums, with notes of pepper and clove. Flavors of black cherries, red and black currants, and juicy plums fill the mouth with hints of wood spice and vanilla on the finish.

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Thomas Hardy Cabernet Sauvignon

Southern Eastern Austrailia

2013

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Rich mulberry/ cherry fruit, integrated vanillian oak and a soft finish

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Torres Altos Ibericos Tempranillo

Rioja Spain

2013

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Opaque cherry red color. Floral and fruit aromas of Damascus rose, strawberry and raspberry, with spicy and smoky notes imparted by oak aging. Velvety, smooth, with fine, juicy tannins.

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Madness and Cures Red Blend

Alexander Valley

2013

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Aromatics of boysenberry, blackberry, wild cherry and vanilla explode on the nose and continue through the palate. Generous finish that has a hint of toasted oak and firm tannins. Full bodied and concentrated, this wine is well balanced and suggests future enjoyment, post-cure.

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