RW BTG Flashcards
Au Bon Climat, “Daniel”
Pinot Noir, 2015
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Location: Santa Barbara County
Red berries
-wild flowers
- Good structure
- Au Bon Climat, “Daniel” Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara 2015
Manenti
Vittoria 2016
Grape: *Nero d’Avola (50%), *Frappato (50%)
Region: Vittoria (Sicily, Italy)
Bright, red stone fruit. Round.
- Balanced by natural acidity.
- Rich in mineral character.
- Tara: Very light bodied red, menial driven,
*Manenti Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicily 2016
Little Boat
Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
AVA: Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, Northern CA)
Full bodied
- strong tannin
- hints blackberry
- Drinks similarly to a Napa Cabernet
- Complement to bold meat dishes
*Little Boat “Mateo”, Dry Creek Valley 2015
Les Pallières
Gigondas, 2014
Grape: **Grenache (90%), Mourvedre (5%), Clairette (5%)
Region: Gigondas, Southern Rhone
- Meaty, powerful, rich
- Tara: for someone who wants a full bodied red wine
*Les Pallières Gigondas “Terrasse du Diable”, Rhone 2014
Les Ormes de Pez
Bordeaux, 2012
Grape: **Cabernet Sauvignon (46%), **Merlot (44%), Cabernet Franc (8%), Petit Verdot (2%)
Region: Saint Estephe (in Bordeaux)
Lively, Full bodied
*Château Les Ormes de Pez “Cru Bourgeois” Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux 2012
Remi Jeanniard
Bourgogne (Burgundy)
Grape: Pinot Noir
Region: Although this is labeled as a Bourgogne (meaning it could from anywhere in Burgundy), the majority of the grapes are sourced from Morey-St-Denis
Ripe cherry, plum, strawberry, raspberry
-Medium in style for a burgundy
*Remi Jeanniard Bourgogne
Xavier Vins
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2015
Grape/Blend: Southern Rhone Red Blend, **Grenache 65%, Mourvèdre 20%, Syrah 15%
Region/Appellation: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Country Hierarchy: Rhone, France
Wine Style: Red - Rich and Intense
Food Suggestion: Lamb
Pinot Noir
Au Bon Climat, “Daniel” 2015
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Location: Santa Barbara County
- Red berries
- Wild flowers
- Good structure
*Au Bon Climat, “Daniel” Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara 2015
Vittoria
Manenti Cerasuolo 2016
Grape: *Nero d’Avola (50%), *Frappato (50%)
Region: Vittoria (Sicily, Italy)
- Bright, red stone fruit. Round.
- Balanced by natural acidity.
- Rich in mineral character.
- Tara: Very light bodied red, menial driven,
*Manenti Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicily 2016
Cabernet Sauvignon
Little Boat 2015
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
AVA: Dry Creek Valley (Sonoma County, Northern CA)
Full bodied
- strong tannin
- hints blackberry
- Drinks similarly to a Napa Cabernet
- Complement to bold meat dishes
*Little Boat “Mateo”, Dry Creek Valley 2015
Gigondas
Les Pallières 2014
Grape: **Grenache (90%), Mourvedre (5%), Clairette (5%)
Region: Gigondas, Southern Rhone
- Meaty, powerful, rich
- Tara: for someone who wants a full bodied red wine
*Les Pallières Gigondas “Terrasse du Diable”, Rhone 2014
Bordeaux
Les Ormes de Pez 2012
Grape: **Cabernet Sauvignon (46%), **Merlot (44%), Cabernet Franc (8%), Petit Verdot (2%)
Region: Saint Estephe (in Bordeaux)
Lively, Full bodied
*Château Les Ormes de Pez “Cru Bourgeois” Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux 2012
Bourgogne (Burgundy)
Remi Jeanniard
Grape: Pinot Noir
Region: Although this is labeled as a Bourgogne (meaning it could from anywhere in Burgundy), the majority of the grapes are sourced from Morey-St-Denis
- Ripe cherry, plum, strawberry, raspberry
- Medium in style for a burgundy
*Remi Jeanniard Bourgogne
Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Xavier Vins 2015
Grape/Blend: Southern Rhone Red Blend, **Grenache 65%, Mourvèdre 20%, Syrah 15%
Region/Appellation: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Country Hierarchy: Rhone, France
Wine Style: Red - Rich and Intense
Food Suggestion: Lamb
*Xavier Vins, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2015
