Red Wines Flashcards

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What is our rose wine?

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Paul Jaboulet, ‘Parallele 45’

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Where is Parallele 45 produced?

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Cote du Rhones, France

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What are some facts about Parallele 45?

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few feet from 45th parallel

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What are the tasting notes for Parallele 45?

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Dry rose with refreshing finish. Strawberry and floral notes.

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What is our Pinot Noir?

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Matthew Fritz

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What is the vintage for Matthew Fritz?

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2011

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What are some facts about Matthew Fritz?

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It is the partnership of Matthew Bonnano and Fritz Stuhlmuller Vineyards. only 7000 cases produced.

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Where is Matthew Fritz produced?

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Coastal Region, California. Specifically Sonoma Coast and Mendicino

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How is the Matthew Fritz aged?

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In french oak barrels for 10 months

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What are the tasting notes for Matthew Fritz?

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Full bodied P.N with good depth. Soft tannins and balanced acidity. Notes of strawberry, raspberry, cherry, and a hint of vanilla.

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What is our Barbera?

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Produced by Marchesi di Barolo, called Maraia

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What is the vintage of Maraia?

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2011

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Where is Maraia produced?

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Piedmont, Italy (northern italy)

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What are some facts about Maraia?

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Red italian varietal known for deep color, low tannins and high levels of acid.

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How is Maraia aged?

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1 year in small French oak barrels

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What are the tasting notes for Maraia?

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Full bodied and well balanced. Nose of currant, wild berries, and sour black cherries.

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Where is the wine ‘Perennial’ produced?

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Sonoma Coast, California

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What is the producer of ‘Perennial’

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Flowers

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What is the vintage of Perennial?

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2010

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What are some facts about Perennial?

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only 5000 cases produced. and it’s crafted in the coolest climate

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What grapes are in Perennial?

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50% Pinot Noir, 42% Syrah, 6% Pinot Meunier, 2% Chardonnay

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What are the tasting notes for Perennial?

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Long lively finish, soft tannins and balanced acidity. Persistent notes of cherry.

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What is our Merlot?

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Seven Falls

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What is the vintage of Seven Falls?

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2010

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Where is Seven Falls produced?
Wahluke Falls, Washington
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What are some facts about Seven Falls?
Nestled in Columbia Valley, created in the warmest and driest climate in Washington. Perfect for creating big, bold wines.
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How is the Seven Falls aged?
Aged in 80% French oak and 20% American Oak
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What is the blend of Seven Falls?
97% merlot, 3% Syrah
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What are the tasting notes for Seven Falls?
lush, juicy, light oak, spicy. Rich silky mouthfeel
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What is our Malbec?
Produced Santa Julia, called Reserva
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What is the vintage for Santa Julia?
2010
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Where is Santa Julia produced?
Mendoza, Argentina
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What are some facts about Santa Julia?
Crafted in Maipu Valley and Uco Valley
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Tasting notes on Santa Julia?
cherries, plums, and leather. Full bodied. Sweet tannins, good balance and complexity
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Where is the wine "The Count' produced?
Sonoma Coast, CA
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Who produces The Count?
Buena Vista
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What is the vintage of The Count
2009
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What are some facts about The Count
owned by JCB. Founded in 1857.
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How the Count aged?
Aged for 16 months in American, Hungarian, and French oak barrels
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What are the tasting notes for the Count?
Black currant, cherries, and hint of expresso. Smooth on palate. Long silky finish.
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What grapes are in The Count?
Zinfindal, Syrah, Merlot
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Where is E.Guigal produced?
Cotes du Rhones, France
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What is the vintage of E.Guigal?
2009
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What are some facts about E.Guigal?
Great entry point for Cotes du Rhone red blend.
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What are the grapes in E.Guigal?
Syrah, Grenache, and Mouvedre.
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What are the tasting notes for E.Guigal?
smooth tannins, dry, earthy, spice, dark fruit notes
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Where is BenMarco produced?
Mendoza, Argentina
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What is the vintage of BenMarco?
2009
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What are some facts about BenMarco?
Produced in Altamera at 3500 elevation at base of Andes
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How is BenMarco aged?
Aged 11 months in French oak, and 1 year in 50% American barrels
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What grapes are in BenMarco?
90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot
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What are the tasting notes of BenMarco?
Ripe black cherries, strawberries and cocoa beans
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Where is the Dreaming Tree produced?
North Coast, CA, specifically Mendicino, Lake County, and Sonoma Coast
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What is the vintage of Dreaming Tree?
2010
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What are some facts about Dreaming Tree
a partnership between Dave Matthews and Simi Vineyards
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How The Dreaming Tree aged?
Oak barrels for 12-18 months
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What grapes are in the Dreaming Tree?
Cabernet Sauvignion, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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What are the tasting notes for Dreaming Tree?
herbacious, considered a crowd pleaser, soft with lush texture.
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What is our super tuscan?
Produced by Brancaia, called Tre
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What is the vintage of Brancaia?
2010
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Where is Brancaia produced?
Tuscany, Italy
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What are some facts about Brancaia?
Called Tre for 3 grape varietals and 3 Tuscan estates
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How is Brancaia aged?
12 months in French toneaux
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What grapes are in Brancaia?
80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
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What are the tasting notes for Brancaia?
Extremely well balanced. Smooth, velvety finish. Hints of black currant and vanilla
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Who produces 'POV'?
Robert Sinskey
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Where is POV produced?
Carneros, Napa Valley, California
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What is the vintage of POV?
2009
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What are some facts about POV?
certified organic
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What grapes are in POV?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
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What are the tasting notes of POV.
Notes of blueberry and cassis and hint of vanilla. Full and round on palate. Velvety mouth feel. Fine long tannins
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What is our zinfandel?
produced by Orin Swift, called Saldo
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What is the vintage of Saldo?
2010
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Where is Saldo produced?
Napa Valley, California
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What are some facts about Saldo?
Means balance on hand. Created by Dave Phinney who is known for producing fantastic Artisan wines
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How is Saldo aged?
American and French oak
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What grapes are in Saldo?
82% Zinfindel, 10% Petite Syarh, 6% Mouvedre, 2% Grenache
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What are the tasting notes for Saldo?
dark cherry, cocoa, and baking spices. Finish is long and rich.