W H I T E W I N E Flashcards
Au Bon Climat Chardonnay “Daniel”, Santa Barbara 2015
Buttery and oaky with notes of tropical fruit and vanilla.
Producer: Au Bon Climat.
Fun Fact: Au Bon Climat is known for its commitment to sustainable farming practices.
History: The winery was founded in 1982 by Jim Clendenen, a pioneer of the Santa Barbara wine region.
Julian Haart Riesling “Moselle”, Mosel 2016
Aromatic and off-dry with notes of peach, apricot, and honey.
Producer: Julian Haart.
Fun Fact: The Haart family has been making wine in the Mosel region for over 200 years.
History: The Mosel region was under Prussian rule in the 1700s.
Jean-Louis Chave “Circa”, Saint-Joseph, Rhône 2015
Herbal and peppery with notes of white peach and apricot. This wine is made primarily from Marsanne and Roussanne grapes.
Producer: Jean-Louis Chave.
Fun Fact: Jean-Louis Chave is one of the most respected winemakers in the Rhône Valley.
History: The Chave family has been making wine in the Northern Rhône Valley for over 500 years.
Manoir de la Firetière Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie 2016
Light and crisp with notes of citrus, green apple, and minerality. This wine is made from Melon de Bourgogne grapes.
Producer: Manoir de la Firetière.
Fun Fact: Muscadet is often served with seafood, especially oysters.
History: The Manoir de la Firetière estate has been producing Muscadet for over 200 years.
Domaine Bailly-Reverdy “Chavignol”, Sancerre, Loire 2016
Crisp and grassy with notes of citrus, gooseberry, and minerality. This wine is made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes.
Producer: Domaine Bailly-Reverdy.
Fun Fact: Sancerre is a village in the Loire Valley known for its Sauvignon Blanc.
History: The Bailly-Reverdy family has been making wine in Sancerre for over 100 years.
