Sparking Wines BTG Flashcards
What is Champagne?
Sparking wine originating from France, primarily consisting of blends of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. But also include Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Petit Meslier and Arbane.
Champagnes
NV Ruinart Blanc de Blanc France
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: Non-Vintage
Note: Intense but supple opening, revealing fresh aromas of fresh citrus and exotic fruits reminiscent of pineapples. The finish if mineral.
Pairing: Oyster, Seafood, Sushi and Sashimi (Cold Preparations)
NV Piper-Heidsek Essentials, France
Variety: 45% Pinot Noir, 36% Meunier and 19% Charonnay
Vintage: Non-Vintage
Note: A bright and invigorating wine with notes of fresh fruitcake, followed along with almond nuttiness and an exquisite sensation of sweetness.
Pairing: Oysters, Seafood, Sushi and Sashimi
Prosecco vs Champagne
Both are Sparkling wines so bubbly with high acidity, but come from different regions.
Champagnes originate from the Champagne region of France and Prosecco originates from the Veneto region of Italy.
Prosecco is a lot lighter than Champagne.
Prosecco is described more off-dry, and less bubbly as it is made from different grape varieties.
Prosecco Wine
NV Bianca Vigna Prosecco, Veneto Italy
Varieties: Glera, Prosecco
Vintage: Non-Vintage
Country: Italy
Region: Prosseco
Note: The palate tastes enticing fresh apple and pear fruit, with a creamy finish.
Pairing: Sashimi, Seafood, Fish, Vegetables
Sparkling Australian Wine
NV Croser Sparkling from Adelaide Hills South Australia
Varieties: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Region: Adelaide Hills, SA
Notes: a rich blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the Chardonnay offers a nectarine, cashew and biscuity characteristics and the Pinot Noir offers a fine mousse and strawberry fruit lift.
Pairing: Sashimi, Seafood, Fish, Vegetables.
Explain Dessert Wine
Dessert Wines are very sweet wines that are typically serve with dessert or as a dessert on its own. The wines are often richer, sweeter and more concentrated than table wines, making them the perfect accompaniment to sweet dishes or as a delightful finale to a meal.
Explain Mosacto
Moscatos are an Italian sweet wine made from muscat grapes. It is typically white or rose wine with a lower alcohol content than a typical white wine. Moscatos are famous for their sweet fruity flavours typically of peaches and orange blossom.
They are often light-bodied and sweet, with fruity remenants of peach and orange blossom.
The floral aromas from Moscatos derive from a compound called linalool, an aromatic compound known to have sedative effects.
The Moscato Wine
NV T’Gallant Pink Moscato Mornington Peninsula VIC
Varieties: Red Frontignac
Vintage: Non-Vintage
Note: This wine has a vibrant musk with notes of rose petals and sweet peaches.
Pairing: Sweeter Dishes
What is Plum Wine?
Our Hokusetsu Plum wine dervies from Japanese Green Ume Plums, and the flavour is a combination of sweet and light and tangy.
The Plum Wine
NV Nobu Hokusetsu Umeshu Plum Wine Sado Island Japan
Varieties: Green Ume Japan
Vintage: Non-Vintage
Region: Sado Island Japan
Pairing: Sweeter Dishes
What is a Rose?
Rose is a dry, pink wine made from a red grape. It’s brighter more refreshing than many red wines.
The winemaker crushes grapes, and lets them sit in contact with the red skin before separating the pink juices form the skins.
The Rose Wine
Triennes Grenache Provence, France 2022
Varieties: Grenache, (Red Grapes)
Vintage: 2022
Country: France
Note: The wine has bouquet features of strawberries and white flowers with hints of vanilla. It has this harmonious and elegant feel that has earned its world-wide appreciation.
Pairing: Pork, Grilled, Seafood.
