Tasting Wine Pairing September

Question 1

Hors d’oeuvres pairing

Answer 1

Varietal: Sparkling
Type of sparkling: Brut Rośe
Producer: Victorine de Chastenay
- (Vic-torr-een De Shasta-nay)
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Appellation: Crémant de Bourgogne
- (Crem-mahnt de Bur-gun-ya)
Vintage: NV
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
Sweetness: Brut
ABV: 12.5%
Glass: Tulip

   - Crémant is a group of sparkling wines made with the same technique as Champagne, but from outside the Champagne region. 


   Palate: ripe cherry, plum, strawberry, raspberry and mushroom

   Nose: barnyard, cherry, plum, game and tomato

Question 2

1st course pairing

Answer 2

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Producer: Clos Henri - ( Cloh Awn-ree)
Name of vineyard: Otira - ( Oh-t-ear-ruh)
(Named after the ancient glaciation period that formed this exceptional terroir, Otira is the purest expression of its site.)
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough - (Maarl-bruh)
Subregion: Wairau Valley (why-row)
AMW: Marlborough
Vintage: 2023
Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
ABV: 14%
Glass: AP

The wine is a single vineyard wine.

   Wine makers tasting notes: Notes of crisp sliced lemons, fresh off-the-tree-peach and hints of pineapple pair nicely with a stony minerality. Elegant, structured acid complements the juicy notes with good tension on the palate. There is a refreshing minerality which maintains a poise and structure on the finish. This wine is focused, elegant.



    Winemaking notes: Once received in the winery, gentle pressing straight to tank allows us to retain the aromatic freshness of the wine. Fermentation occurs in 85% stainless steel; while the remaining 15% is wild fermented in older French oak barrels and Austrian oak demi-muids (600L). The wine is then aged on fine yeast lees for 8 months with lees stirring, which enables us to obtain a round Sauvignon Blanc with body ano mouthfeel. A further 6 months of tank and barrel aging is employed to ensure wine balance is attained before bottling. 

They are an all green, organic and sustainable winery.

Question 3

2nd course pairing

Answer 3

Varietal: Clairette Blend ( Blanc/ White Rhone blend)
Producer: Domaine de Cristia
- ( Christ-ee-uh)
Country: France
Region: Rhône
AOC: Chateauneuf-du-Pape
- ( Sha-toh-nuhf-doo-pahp)
Vintage: 2021
Grape: 80% Clairette (Clair-ett)
20% Roussane (Rooh-sahn)
ABV: 13.5 %
Glass: Burgundy

   Winemakers notes: A harmonious Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc that requires 2-hour aeration to fully express itself. There are buttery notes, a greasy texture and toasted nuances. Offering a rich and complex taste experience. Perfect to accompany lobster with butter, poultry with cream or Soft cheese

   It displays generous aromas of honeysuckle, quince, yellow apple, pear, white peach and cedar. Medium-bodied, deep and concentrated, it concludes with a sapid

Question 4

3rd course pairing

Answer 4

Varietal: Pinot noir
Producer: Bouchard Pere & Fils
( Boo-shawr (soft R at end) Pair-Ee Fee-s )
Vineyard: Les Lavières
- ( Le Lah-vEe-air )
Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Subregion: Côtes de Beaune
- ( Coh-t de Boh-n)
AOC: Savigny-lès-Beaune
- ( Sah-viN-Ee leh Boh-n )
Designation: Premier Cru (1er Cru)
- ( Prehm-Ee-Ay Cr-ew)
Vintage: 2020
Grape: 100% Pinot noir
ABV: 13.5%
Glass: burgundy

  WINE MAKER TASTING NOTE: Delicate bouquet with notes of berries. On the palate, it seduces by the subtle intensity of its aromas and by its tenderness. Good care potential.

Question 5

4th course pairing

Answer 5

Varietal: Nebbiolo
Producer: Produttori del Barbaresco
- ( Prro-duh-torEe )
Country: Italy
Region: Piemonte
Italian pronunciation - (PEeh-mon-teh)
English (Piedmont) - (PEe-ed-mont)
Both are okay pronunciations
DOCG: Barbaresco
MGA: Pora Riserva
Vintage: 2019
Grape: 100% Nebbiolo
ABV: 14.5%
Glass: Burgundy

  Winemakers tasting notes:

  Vintage: medium body vintage with intense mineral and spicy aromas, balanced ripe tannins and elegant finish

   Vineyard character: medium body, rich and broad fruit with earthy notes and early maturing tannin

Question 6

Dessert pairing

Answer 6

Varietal: LBV Ruby Port
Producer: Dows
Country: Portugal
Region: Oporto
Vintage: 2017
ABV: 20%
Glass: Typically a port glass but we will use an AP.

   Tasting notes: Blackcurrant, licorice, and hints of mint create alluring scents in this wine. The bold body and intense tartness enhance the wild berry taste while crisp acidity adds a touch of vitality. The firm tannins add a touch of spice and lift the flavors, while the dry finish finesse and balances this trademark Dow's vintage.