Red Wines Flashcards

1
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What is our rose wine?

A

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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5
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What is our Pinot Noir?

A

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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18
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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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23
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What is our Merlot?

A

Seven Falls

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What is the vintage of Seven Falls?

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2010

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25
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Where is Seven Falls produced?

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Wahluke Falls, Washington

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26
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What are some facts about Seven Falls?

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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?

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Aged in 80% French oak and 20% American Oak

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28
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What is the blend of Seven Falls?

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97% merlot, 3% Syrah

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What are the tasting notes for Seven Falls?

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lush, juicy, light oak, spicy. Rich silky mouthfeel

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30
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What is our Malbec?

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Produced Santa Julia, called Reserva

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31
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What is the vintage for Santa Julia?

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2010

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32
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Where is Santa Julia produced?

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Mendoza, Argentina

33
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What are some facts about Santa Julia?

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Crafted in Maipu Valley and Uco Valley

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Tasting notes on Santa Julia?

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cherries, plums, and leather. Full bodied. Sweet tannins, good balance and complexity

35
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Where is the wine “The Count’ produced?

A

Sonoma Coast, CA

36
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Who produces The Count?

A

Buena Vista

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What is the vintage of The Count

A

2009

38
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What are some facts about The Count

A

owned by JCB. Founded in 1857.

39
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How the Count aged?

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Aged for 16 months in American, Hungarian, and French oak barrels

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What are the tasting notes for the Count?

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Black currant, cherries, and hint of expresso. Smooth on palate. Long silky finish.

41
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What grapes are in The Count?

A

Zinfindal, Syrah, Merlot

42
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Where is E.Guigal produced?

A

Cotes du Rhones, France

43
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What is the vintage of E.Guigal?

A

2009

44
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What are some facts about E.Guigal?

A

Great entry point for Cotes du Rhone red blend.

45
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What are the grapes in E.Guigal?

A

Syrah, Grenache, and Mouvedre.

46
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What are the tasting notes for E.Guigal?

A

smooth tannins, dry, earthy, spice, dark fruit notes

47
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Where is BenMarco produced?

A

Mendoza, Argentina

48
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What is the vintage of BenMarco?

A

2009

49
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What are some facts about BenMarco?

A

Produced in Altamera at 3500 elevation at base of Andes

50
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How is BenMarco aged?

A

Aged 11 months in French oak, and 1 year in 50% American barrels

51
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What grapes are in BenMarco?

A

90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot

52
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What are the tasting notes of BenMarco?

A

Ripe black cherries, strawberries and cocoa beans

53
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Where is the Dreaming Tree produced?

A

North Coast, CA, specifically Mendicino, Lake County, and Sonoma Coast

54
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What is the vintage of Dreaming Tree?

A

2010

55
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What are some facts about Dreaming Tree

A

a partnership between Dave Matthews and Simi Vineyards

56
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How The Dreaming Tree aged?

A

Oak barrels for 12-18 months

57
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What grapes are in the Dreaming Tree?

A

Cabernet Sauvignion, Merlot, Cabernet Franc

58
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What are the tasting notes for Dreaming Tree?

A

herbacious, considered a crowd pleaser, soft with lush texture.

59
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What is our super tuscan?

A

Produced by Brancaia, called Tre

60
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What is the vintage of Brancaia?

A

2010

61
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Where is Brancaia produced?

A

Tuscany, Italy

62
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What are some facts about Brancaia?

A

Called Tre for 3 grape varietals and 3 Tuscan estates

63
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How is Brancaia aged?

A

12 months in French toneaux

64
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What grapes are in Brancaia?

A

80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

65
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What are the tasting notes for Brancaia?

A

Extremely well balanced. Smooth, velvety finish. Hints of black currant and vanilla

66
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Who produces ‘POV’?

A

Robert Sinskey

67
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Where is POV produced?

A

Carneros, Napa Valley, California

68
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What is the vintage of POV?

A

2009

69
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What are some facts about POV?

A

certified organic

70
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What grapes are in POV?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot

71
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What are the tasting notes of POV.

A

Notes of blueberry and cassis and hint of vanilla. Full and round on palate. Velvety mouth feel. Fine long tannins

72
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What is our zinfandel?

A

produced by Orin Swift, called Saldo

73
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What is the vintage of Saldo?

A

2010

74
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Where is Saldo produced?

A

Napa Valley, California

75
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What are some facts about Saldo?

A

Means balance on hand. Created by Dave Phinney who is known for producing fantastic Artisan wines

76
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How is Saldo aged?

A

American and French oak

77
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What grapes are in Saldo?

A

82% Zinfindel, 10% Petite Syarh, 6% Mouvedre, 2% Grenache

78
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What are the tasting notes for Saldo?

A

dark cherry, cocoa, and baking spices. Finish is long and rich.