Red Wines Flashcards

1
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Pinot Noir

G/B

A

Cambria, “Julia’s Vineyard”

2015
Santa Maria Valley, CA

Ripe cranberry, cherry, pomegranate, earth, baking spice, long finish

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2
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Carménère

G/B

A

Natura

2017
Chile

Organic
Cherry aromas, chocolate, spice, juicy finish

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3
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Syrah

G/B

A

Infinite Monkey Theorem

2015
Grand Valley, CO

Lush, ripe blackberry, plum, leather, truffle, spice

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4
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Tuscan Red Blend

G/B

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Baracchi, “O’Lillo”

2016
Tuscany, Italy

Full-bodied, dried cherry, black pepper, tobacco, earth, balsamic

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5
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Tempranillo

G/B

A

Embocadero

2014
Ribera del Duero, Spain

Organic,
Toasty vanilla, cocoa, blue & black fruits, spice

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6
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Zinfandel

G/B

A

Edmeades

2014
Mendocino, CA

Jammy, spicy, blackberry, cherry, cola, red licorice, cedar

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7
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Malbec

G/B

A

Decero

2016
Mendoza, Argentina

Violet aromas, red fruit, fresh acidity, elegant

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8
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Cabernet Sauvignon

G/B

A

Fortress

2015
Sonoma, CA

Silky, brambleberry, mocha, vanilla, baking spices, savory spices

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9
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Cabernet Franc

B

A

Dom. de Pallus, “Les Pensées”

2014
Chinon, France

Organic
Dry, red currant, plum, blackberry, earth, licorice, wet leaves

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10
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Pinot Noir

B

A

Evening Land, “Seven Springs”

2015
Eola-Amity Hills, Oregon

Black cherry, cinnamon, plum, licorice

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11
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Tempranillo

B

A

Lan, “Viña Lanciano” Reserva

2011
Rioja, Spain

Silky, elegant, tobacco, red/black fruits, licorice, sweet spice

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12
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Ripasso

B

A

Vigna 800, “El Campanar”

2016
Valpolicella, Italy (only done here - from dried amarone pumice, fresh wine added)

Silky, smooth, full-bodied, rich, dark fruit, raisins, chocolate

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13
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Super Tuscan

B

A

Arcanum

2006
Tuscany, Italy

Black cherries, dark fruits, figs, anise, spice, tobacco, earth

*Don’t turn bottle upside-down when pouring because of the sediment

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14
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Rhone Blend

B

A

Gassier, “Lou Coucardié”

2013
Costières de Nîmes, France

Mourvedre/grenache/syrah blend
Blackberries, leather, chocolate, graphite

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15
Q

Bordeaux Blend

B

A

Robert Sinskey, “POV”

2013
Los Carneros, Napa Valley, CA

Elegant, soft, macerated berries, bay leaf, fennel

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16
Q

Cabernet Sauvignon

B

A

Hall

2015
Napa Valley, CA

Black currant, black pepper, blackberry preserves, cocoa

17
Q
Petit Verdot
(B)
A

Marqués de Grinón

2008
Dominio de Valdepusa, Spain

Full-bodied, ripe blackberries, black cherry, spice, oregano, black pepper

18
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Featured Red

G/B

A

Cabernet/Merlot Blend

Château Vignot Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

2011
France

Full-bodied, leather, tobacco, red fruit, earth