WH BTG

Question 1

Cava

-Pere Mata-

Answer 1

Cupada No. 18                  19$
Penedes, Catalonia, Spain  NV
Grapes - Xarello, Macabeu and Parellada
*ORGANIC*
FRESH, BRIGHT, CLEAN w/ white botanicals/citrus/orchard/bread

Question 2

Champagne

Roget Puillon

Answer 2

Brut Reserve 25$
Grapes - 15%chard/65%PN/20%PM
BIODYNAMIC, natural yeast, less intervention
RICH, TEXTURED, SILKY, lemongrass, strawberry, brioche.

Question 3

Champagne

Mousse Fils

Answer 3

Rose Effusion 29$
Grapes - 92% Pinot Meunier, 8% Pinot Noir.
ORGANIC
SALINITY/MINERALITY, gushing with red and dark fruit

Question 4

Champagne

Krug

Answer 4

Grand Cuvee 45$
Grapes - 30%chard/50%PN/20%pinot meunier
OWNED by LVMH (Veuve cliquot, moet&chandon)
Deep gold color, very fine bubbles, elegant
Aromas of blooming flowers, ripe and dry fruit, marzipan, gingerbread, citrus.
On the palate - hazelnut, citrus, almonds, honey, brioche

Question 5

ROSE

Chateau Gassier

Answer 5

Le Pas du Moine                19$
Sainte-Victoire, Provence  
2017
Grenache/Syrah/Cab
*ORGANIC* Fifth gen vigneron
Fresh and round mouthfeel
citrus, grapefruit, guava, long finish.

Question 6

Riesling

Empire Estate

Answer 6

Finger Lakes, NY 17$
2016
Vineyard owned by Thomas, wine director at NoMad NY
Very good vintage, mineral aromas along with green apple and citrus, palate = lemon/lime acidity with golden apple, grapfruit, and ginger. Long savory finish.

Question 7

Pinot Gris (Grigio)
Mcpherson Wine Co

Answer 7

MWC Pinot Gris 12$
Central Victoria, AUS
2017
Complex, savory PG with pears and exotic spice on the nose. Spicy pear and red apple on the palate.

Question 8

Sauvignon Blanc

B. Millet

Answer 8

Le Chemin Blanc (the white path)    18$
Sancerre, Loire Valley 
2017
(Not chenin blanc)
Bright and crisp, lemon/lime acidity with limestone minerality and fresh herbs.

Question 9

Gruner Veltliner

Markus Huber

Answer 9

Terrassen                  16$
Traisental, Austria 
2017
Nose - classic gruner white pepper, white flowers, yellow fruit.
Palate - dense/complex/mineral

Question 10

Chenin Blanc

Arnaud Lambert

Answer 10

Saumur, Loire Valley 19$
2017
Nose - green melon, honesysuckle, apricot, minerals
Palate - soft and fresh, apple and cleansing acidity.

Question 11

Grenache (Blanc)

Celler Frisach

Answer 11

L’Aubernet 16$
Terra Alta, Catalonia, Spain
2017
Nose - white/tropical fruit, citrus, anise, minerality.
Palate - fresh, light, fruit forward, good acidity… elegant and structured.

Question 12

Marsanne (White)

Aurelien Chatagnier

Answer 12

Saint Joseph, Rhone Valley      22$
2015
60%marsanne 40%rousanne. 
*ORGANICALLY FARMED AND SOURCED*
Nose - honeysuckle, melon, minerals
Palate - pear, herbs, flowers

Question 13

Chardonnay

Rene Lequin-Colin

Answer 13

Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy 29$
2016
ORGANICALLY FARMED
Not Oaky, crisp, light chard

Question 14

Chardonnay

Ramey

Answer 14

Platt Vineyard            29$
Sonoma Coast
2016
Classic Cali chard
Oaky, creamy, rich, vanilla 
Great to pair with Fondue/Lobster therm

Question 15

Chardonnay

Francois Carillon

Answer 15

Les Murgers des Dents de Chien 40$
1er Cru Saint Aubin, Burgundy
2015
Some oak, not dominant, warm vintage, rich and long finish. Very close to montrachet, shares the same soil.

Question 16

Gamay (Red)

Julien Cecillon

Answer 16

Gamay La Savane 15$
Collines Rhodaniennes, FR
2016
Aroma - Light, fruit driven red. Aromas of violet, iris, cherry, and plum.
Palate - light, high acidity, tart red fruit, subtle bitter finish.

Question 17

Pinot Noir

Failla

Answer 17

Sonoma Coast 23$
2016
Aroma - fresh strawberries and cherry
Palate - warm tones of baking spice, wild sage, and cherry coulis with fine tannins.

Question 18

Pinot Noir

Brick House

Answer 18

Select 28$
Wilamette Valley, OR
2016
Oregon PN has a more rustic, subtle quality than Cali PN. No explosion of fruit, nuanced fruit, earthy. French oak aging adds cinnamon, clove and, vanilla.

Question 19

Dolcetto (Red)

Vajra

Answer 19

Dolcetta D’Alba 17$
Piedmont, Italy
2016
Cousin to Nebiolo/Barbera but more resilient growing wise. MEANS “LITTLE SWEET ONE” Soft, fruity, low acidity.
Aroma - spicy, almonds
Palate - blue/purple fruit, gentle sweet spices, bright mountain flowers.

Question 20

Xinomavro (Red)

Kir-Yanni

Answer 20

Ramnista 18$
Naousa, Greece
2013
Xinomavro loosely translates to “acidity and black or black and sour”
Big Mediterranean red. Flavors of prune, strawberry and sun dried tomato. Black pepper and bright cherry on the nose and palate, toasty vanilla finish.

Question 21

Carignan (Red)

Domini de la Cartoixa

Answer 21

Formiga de Galena 22$
Priorat, Spain
2016
60%Grenache/20%Carignan/20%Syrah
Aroma - fresh and complex of red fruits, balsamic, toasted spice.
Palate - fresh w/grippy tannins and delicate spice notes with a long elegant, finish

Question 22

Syrah

Vincent Paris

Answer 22

Granit 30 27$
Cornas, Rhone Valley
2015
Medium to full bodied with notes of crushed cherries, supple tannins, and charming blueberries on the finish.

Question 23

Nebbiolo

Demenico Clerico

Answer 23

Barolo, Piedmont, Italy 45$
2014
Famous “tar and roses” aroma, bright ruby color, firm tannins, elevated acidity, and high alcohol. Steady and intense with lovely berry tones that delicately rise to the top. Rich and complete mouthfeel.

Question 24

Bordeaux Blend

Chateau des Laurets

Answer 24

Puisseguin Saint-Emilion, France 25$
2014
80%Merlot/20%Cab Franc
Nose - rich, showing black fruit and spicy hints as well as vanilla, balsamic, and white pepper.
Palate - round with a tightly knit, velvety tannin, good acidity, beautiful freshness.

Question 25

Cabertnet Sauvignon

Knight’s Bridge

Answer 25

Huge Bear 35$
Knight’s Valley, Sonoma CA
2013
Aroma - red currant, plum, and cedar.
Palate - licorice, baking spices, dark berry compote.