WHITE WINE Flashcards
How many Chardonnay’s are on our list?
4
Are all our our Chardonnays from California?
No our Vincent Giradin “VV” is French
Chassange,Monthrachet, France
Would you say the Vincent Giradin is buttery?
It is more earthy and minerally with soft notes of soft citrus like clementines
Which Chardonnay would be the most buttery?
The Duckhorn, it has notes of round citrus and a creme brulee finish
Which Chardonnay would be the most well balanced?
The Laguna, well balanced and layered and very smooth finish, like most Russian River Chardonnays.
What region in CA is the Duckhorn Chardonnay from?
Napa Valley
Which Chardonnay is considered mostly “un-oaked?”
Hawks Crest, from Monterrey; it is notes of stone fruits, orange blossom with a smooth mineral finish.
What is our sweetest white wine?
Our resiling, Snoqualmie; Columbia Valley Washington
Briefly describe the Snoqualmie, Reisling
notes of stone fruits, spice and a nice long honey finish
Name the four Chardonnays and their region
- Duckhorn, Napa Valley
- Hawks Crest, Monterey
- Laguna, Russian River Valley
- Vincent Girardin “VV”, Chassange, France
A guest asks for Moscato, what would you offer them?
The Snoqualmie, Riesling.
What are our two Sauvignon Blancs and what region are they from?
- Frenzy, South Island, New Zealand
2. Domain Bailly, Sancerre, France
Describe the Frenzy Sauvignon blanc briefly
notes of passion fruit and guava, herbs and black currants, tart berries and with a long miner-ally finish. Not your typical Sauv Blanc. Great as a starter.
Describe the Domaine Bailly Sauvignon blanc briefly
notes of stone fruits and tart berries, round acidity and a nice smooth mineral finish
If your guest is looking for a California Style Sauvignon Blanc, what would you offer?
Domaine Bailly
Your guest wants a larger bodied Sauvignon Blanc, what would you offer?
Frenzy
What Pinot Grigio do you offer?
Ca’ di Alte, Veneto, Italy
Describe the Ca’ di Alte, Pinot Grigio
notes of light citrus, crisp with a rounded light floral finish
What would you offer a guest that wants a simple white wine with not a lot of body but just of hint of summer
Pinot Grigio, light and crisp and super easy to drink
