Red Wines BTG

Question 1

Jean Foillard Gamay, Beaujolais-Villages

Answer 1

The wine is classic Foillard: smooth and seductive, with rose petals, red cherry, and a granite crunch to remind you of the noblesse of these slopes. Featuring vines from the communes of Lancie, Saint-Amour, Saint-Jean-d’Ardieres, Perreon, and Regnie-Durette, this is the real Beaujolais-Villages, further set apart from simpler Beaujolais by the touch of a master vigneron.

Question 2

Failla Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast

Answer 2

Offers aromas of rose, sandalwood, pomegranate ad tart cherry. The palate is lush, reflecting the red fruits found in the bouquet with soft tannins and acidity needed for an exceptionally balanced wine. One of the best expressions of Sonoma Pinot Noir.

Question 3

Ridge Vineyards Zinfandel Blend ‘Three Valleys’, Sonoma County

Answer 3

Wine Information
65% Zinfandel, 16% Carignane, 14% Petite Sirah, 5% Mataro

94 Points – Clive Pursehouse, Decanter
93 Points – Zinfandel Chronicles
91 Points – Wine Enthusiast

Vintage
2021

Question 4

Domaine du Pegau ‘Cuvée Maclura’, Côtes du Rhône

Answer 4

“Baked cherry and cassis overlay warm earth and sweet baking spices in this red, which is solidly structured, with sinewy tannins coming into play and charred alder notes adding to the dark, brooding frame. Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault.”

Question 5

Brendel Cabernet Sauvignon (2021)