Red Wine Suggestions BTG

Question 1

2018 Bouchard Bourgogne Rouge Reserve

Answer 1

• $18

- Aromatic bouquet of small ripe red fruits; cherry, raspberry, currant)

Question 2

2016 Duroche Gevrey-Chambertin

Answer 2

• $25
• Fruit-driven bouquet of creamy cherry and raspberry with aromas of crushed strawberry scents
• Medium-full bodied
• New world style

Question 3

2016 Michel Gros Vosne Romanee ‘Aux Brulees’ 1er Cru

Answer 3

• $49
• Broody blackberry and raspberry scents and confit cherries, purple fruit, violet, anise and a hint of wood toast
• Medium body

Question 4

2015 Roumier Morey Saint Denis ‘Clos de La Bussiere’ 1er Cru

Answer 4

• $75
• Bouquet with blackberry, briary and cold limestone scents
• Medium body

Question 5

2016 Lavinea ‘Nysa’ Dundee Hills Pinot Noir, Oregon

Answer 5

• $25

- Tart berry fruit, sharp tangy acidity, black cherry and blood orange, hints of pepper and mushroom

Question 6

2018 Flowers Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast

Answer 6

• $26
• Aromas of bright red cherry and lifted savory spice with hints of ground clove spice and graham cracker, nuances of graphite and sea salt
• Classic CA Pinot Noir

Question 7

2013 Marcassin ‘Marcassin’ Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast

Answer 7

• $99
• Crisp acids with notes of Chinese black tea and orange rind, spiced black cherries, raspberries, strawberries, orange blossom and flowery incense
• Medium-full bodied

Question 8

2013 Dal Forno Romano Superiore, Valpolicella

Answer 8

• $38

- Mouthfeel is thick, flavors of black fruit, tar, spice, smoke, mesquite and bbq. Dark cherry, coco and earthy nuances

Question 9

2016 Tinto Pesquera Crianza, Ribera del Duero

Answer 9

• $18

- Smoky aroma of impeccable wood with a fruity palate aftertaste, predominately blackcurrants, licorice and spice

Question 10

2010 Marques de Murrieta Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva, Rioja

Answer 10

• $45
• Aromas of crushed berries, tobacco, cedar and mushrooms. Very complex with flavors of fried cherries, forest floor, vanilla, black tea and citrus acidity
• Recommended to decant

Question 11

2014 Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5 Ano, Rivera del Duero

Answer 11

• $59
• Tempranillo dominant
• Floral notes with wild berries and herbs. Spicy and smoky touch
• Medium-full bodied

Question 12

2017 Domaine does Lises Equis Crozes-Hermitage

Answer 12

• $19
• Northern Rhône
• Rich and chocolaty
• Medium-full bodied

Question 13

2016 Andre Brunel Les Cailloux Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Answer 13

• $24
• Southern Rhône
• Red and black fruits, touch of leather and earth

Question 14

2010 Paul Jaboulet Aine ‘La Chapelle’ Hermitage

Answer 14

• $99
• Northern Rhône
• Black fruits, sweet spices and woody with silky tannins

Question 15

2018 Turley Zinfandel, Juvenile CA

Answer 15

• $19
• Classic CA Zinfandel; bright, vibrant pepper and spice with lovely lifted red fruits, satiating acidity, with a hint of blue fruits

Question 16

2015 Jonata ‘La Sangre de Jonata,’ Ballard Canyon SBC

Answer 16

• $49

- Complexity with ripe black cherry, charred tri-tip and green peppercorn. Aromas of tar, violets and truffle

Question 17

2015 Chateau Plince, Pomerol

Answer 17

• $29
• Red berries, light licorice
• Medium bodied

Question 18

2012 Chateau Pontet Canet, Pauillac

Answer 18

• $42
• Dried meat, black berry, blueberries and hints of mushroom
• Full bodied

Question 19

2012 Chateau Cod d’Estourel, St Estephe

Answer 19

• $55
• Black cherries, black raspberries, red and black plums. Subtle notes of cassis, menthol, pencil lead, cedar box and lavender
• Medium bodied

Question 20

2014 Chateau Palmer, Margaux

Answer 20

• $80
• Layers of black fruit and acidity. Tobacco, and chocolate with hints of graphite and background oak
• Full bodied

Question 21

1998 Chateau La Mission Haute Brion, Pessac-Leognan

Answer 21

• $175
• With aeration had a bouquet of chocolate, cedar, truffles, graphite, blackberries, cassis and incense
• Full bodied

Question 22

2016 Happy Canyon Pinchot Blend, Santa Barbara

Answer 22

• $18
• Aromas of dark cherries, earth, cedar wood, raspberries and plums with flavors of richly concentrated dark cherry, chocolate and cedar flavors that are complimented with black olive. Red and black plum, saddle leather, berries and dusty tannins

Question 23

2012 Aleksander Blend, Paso Robles

Answer 23

• $29
• Aromas of caramelized blackberry and liquified oak that lead to a palate full of cedar, cassis and hints of black olive

Question 24

2017 Shaffer TD-9 Blend, Stags Leap District

Answer 24

$29

• Merlot dominant with Malbec and Cab Sauv
• Flavors of spicy dark plum, dried blackberry, mocha and dark chocolate. Smokey ripe finish with dried savory herbal accents

Question 25

2018 Daou Vineyards Reserva Cab Sauv, Paso Robles

Answer 25

- $29 | - Aromas of currant, black cherry, cedar and eucalyptus. Flavors of sweet cherry and boysenberry

Question 26

2016 Caymus Special Selection Cab Sauv, Napa Valley

Answer 26

- $66 - Aromas of rich leather, cooked caramel, berries and forest floor. Tannins are abundant, yet fine. Finish expresses French oak

Question 27

2012 Bond, Napa Valley

Answer 27

- $135 - Cedary Christmas fruitcake notes, black cherry, and black currant with spice box, earth, and pencil lead shavings - Full bodied - Owned by Harlan Estate

Question 28

2014 Harlan Estate, Napa Valley

Answer 28

- $375 - Cassis, black cherries and crushed blackberries with savory earth layers of forest floor, black soil, charcoal and dried herbs. Aroma of violets and rare beef

Question 29

2016 Catena Malbec, Mendoza

Answer 29

- $17 - Aromas of ripe red fruit with delicate violet and lavender notes with traces of vanilla and mocha. Flavors of blueberries and blackberries with a touch of leather and cinnamon. Tannins, bright acidity and flinty minterality

Question 30

2016 Tignanello, Toscana IGT

Answer 30

- $45 - On the nose; ripe fruit blended with blackberries and wild berries. Balanced with hints of vanilla, chocolate and spices

Question 31

2016 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia, Toscana IGT

Answer 31

- $70 | - Blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and bbq spice