WH BTG Flashcards
Cava
-Pere Mata-
Cupada No. 18 19$ Penedes, Catalonia, Spain NV Grapes - Xarello, Macabeu and Parellada *ORGANIC* FRESH, BRIGHT, CLEAN w/ white botanicals/citrus/orchard/bread
Champagne
Roget Puillon
Brut Reserve 25$
Grapes - 15%chard/65%PN/20%PM
BIODYNAMIC, natural yeast, less intervention
RICH, TEXTURED, SILKY, lemongrass, strawberry, brioche.
Champagne
Mousse Fils
Rose Effusion 29$
Grapes - 92% Pinot Meunier, 8% Pinot Noir.
ORGANIC
SALINITY/MINERALITY, gushing with red and dark fruit
Champagne
Krug
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
ROSE
Chateau Gassier
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.
Riesling
Empire Estate
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.
Pinot Gris (Grigio) Mcpherson Wine Co
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.
Sauvignon Blanc
B. Millet
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.
Gruner Veltliner
Markus Huber
Terrassen 16$ Traisental, Austria 2017 Nose - classic gruner white pepper, white flowers, yellow fruit. Palate - dense/complex/mineral
Chenin Blanc
Arnaud Lambert
Saumur, Loire Valley 19$
2017
Nose - green melon, honesysuckle, apricot, minerals
Palate - soft and fresh, apple and cleansing acidity.
Grenache (Blanc)
Celler Frisach
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.
Marsanne (White)
Aurelien Chatagnier
Saint Joseph, Rhone Valley 22$ 2015 60%marsanne 40%rousanne. *ORGANICALLY FARMED AND SOURCED* Nose - honeysuckle, melon, minerals Palate - pear, herbs, flowers
Chardonnay
Rene Lequin-Colin
Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy 29$
2016
ORGANICALLY FARMED
Not Oaky, crisp, light chard
Chardonnay
Ramey
Platt Vineyard 29$ Sonoma Coast 2016 Classic Cali chard Oaky, creamy, rich, vanilla Great to pair with Fondue/Lobster therm
Chardonnay
Francois Carillon
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.
Gamay (Red)
Julien Cecillon
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.
Pinot Noir
Failla
Sonoma Coast 23$
2016
Aroma - fresh strawberries and cherry
Palate - warm tones of baking spice, wild sage, and cherry coulis with fine tannins.
Pinot Noir
Brick House
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.
Dolcetto (Red)
Vajra
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.
Xinomavro (Red)
Kir-Yanni
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.
Carignan (Red)
Domini de la Cartoixa
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
Syrah
Vincent Paris
Granit 30 27$
Cornas, Rhone Valley
2015
Medium to full bodied with notes of crushed cherries, supple tannins, and charming blueberries on the finish.
Nebbiolo
Demenico Clerico
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.
Bordeaux Blend
Chateau des Laurets
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.
Cabertnet Sauvignon
Knight’s Bridge
Huge Bear 35$
Knight’s Valley, Sonoma CA
2013
Aroma - red currant, plum, and cedar.
Palate - licorice, baking spices, dark berry compote.
