Red wines Flashcards
Santa Julia, El Burro/2023
Malbec/Argentina
Body: Full-bodied
Flavor Profile: Dark fruits (blackberries, plums), spice, smoky
Food Pairings: Beef steaks, hearty beef stews, lamb, spicy foods
Pricing: $16/glass, $45/bottle
Recommendation Context: Robust choice for flavorful and rich dishes.
Visualization: Imagine Santa Claus instead of riding a sleigh, he’s riding a burro (donkey) through the snowy fields of Argentina, his sack filled with juicy blackberries and plums.
Maculan, Pinot Nero/2022
Pinot Noir/Italy
Body: Medium-bodied
Flavor Profile: Red fruits (cherry, raspberry), earth, herbs
Food Pairings: Mushroom risotto, roasted chicken, duck, grilled vegetables
Pricing: $16/glass, $54/bottle
Recommendation Context: Good for lighter meats and aromatic dishes.
Domaine de Chevalier, La Petite Lune/2018
Merlot/France
Body: Medium-bodied
Flavor Profile: Dark cherries, plums, chocolate or cedar (if oaked)
Food Pairings: Grilled meats, pork loin, cheeses
Pricing: $17/glass, $59/bottle
Recommendation Context: Versatile wine suitable for various meal types.
Visualization: Envision a medieval knight, guarding a mystical small moon, under which lies a treasure chest filled with dark cherries and bars of rich chocolate.
JC Chanudet, La Cuvée du Chat/2021
Gamay/France
Body: Light- to medium-bodied
Flavor Profile: Red berries, peony, slight earthiness
Food Pairings: Charcuterie, soft cheeses, light pasta dishes
Pricing: $68/bottle
Recommendation Context: Excellent for lighter meals and casual dining.
Mnemonic: “JC and his cat sip berry tea under a peony tree.”
Visualization: Imagine a relaxed scene where JC Chanudet is sitting under a blooming peony tree, sharing a cup of red berry tea with his friendly cat.
Martha Stoumen, Post Filtration/2022
Zinfandel/Pinot Noir/California
Body: Medium-bodied
Flavor Profile: Spicy (from Zinfandel), fruity (from Pinot Noir)
Food Pairings: Barbecue, spicy foods, robust cheeses
Pricing: $113/bottle
Recommendation Context: Ideal for bold flavors and barbecue dishes.
Mnemonic: “Martha stirs a potion of spice and fruits after filtering it at a California beach party.”
Visualization: Picture Martha Stoumen as a fun-loving chemist, stirring a bubbling potion of spicy and fruity aromas at a vibrant California beach party, with guests eagerly waiting to try her latest concoction.
