Red Wines Flashcards
Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir “Daniel”, Santa Barbara 2014
Earthy and light-bodied with notes of cherry, raspberry, and spice.
Producer: Au Bon Climat.
History: The winery was founded in 1982, the same year the Falklands War was fought between Argentina and the United Kingdom.
Inconnu Cabernet Sauvignon “Los Carneros”, California 2014
Bold and structured with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, and cassis.
Producer: Inconnu.
Fun Fact: Los Carneros is known for its cool climate, which is ideal for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
History: The Los Carneros AVA was established in 1981.
Sperino Coste della Sesia “Uvaggio”, Piedmont 2013
Savory and complex with notes of cherry, licorice, and tar. This wine is a blend of Nebbiolo, Vespolina, and Croatina grapes.
Producer: Sperino.
Fun Fact: The Sperino estate has been producing wine since the 1800s.
History: The Industrial Revolution was transforming Europe in the 1800s, leading to significant changes in agriculture and winemaking.
Philippe & Vincent Jaboulet Crozes-Hermitage “Nouvelère”, Rhône 2012
Spicy and peppery with notes of blackberry, raspberry, and smoked meat. This wine is made primarily from Syrah grapes.
Producer: Paul Jaboulet Aîné.
Fun Fact: Crozes-Hermitage is the largest appellation in the Northern Rhône Valley.
History: In the 19th century, phylloxera, a devastating grapevine pest, ravaged the vineyards of Europe, including those in Crozes-Hermitage.
Château Fortia Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhône 2015
Full-bodied and complex with notes of black fruit, spice, and garrigue. This wine is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, and other permitted grapes.
Producer: Château Fortia.
Fun Fact: Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of the most prestigious wine regions in France.
History: The appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape was created in 1936, during the interwar period.
Château Fougères Graves, Bordeaux, France 2010
Earthy and medium-bodied with notes of blackberry, cassis, and tobacco. This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc.
Producer: Château Fougères. Fun Fact: Graves is a region in Bordeaux known for both its red and white wines.
History: The Château Fougères estate was founded in the 18th century during the Enlightenment era.
Julien Sunier Fleurie, Beaujolais 2016
Fruity and light-bodied with notes of strawberry, raspberry, and violet. This wine is made from Gamay grapes.
Producer: Julien Sunier.
Fun Fact: Julien Sunier is a natural winemaker who uses minimal intervention in the vineyard and cellar.
History: Beaujolais experienced a surge in popularity in the 1980s with the introduction of Beaujolais Nouveau.
Maison Drouhin Santenay, Burgundy 2013
Earthy and medium-bodied with notes of red fruit, spice, and underbrush. This wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes.
Producer: Maison Joseph Drouhin.
Fun Fact: Maison Joseph Drouhin is a family-owned winery that has been producing wine in Burgundy for over 130 years.
History: Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880, a time of significant growth and innovation in the wine industry.
