White Wine Flashcards

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Elmo Pio

Prosecco

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Origin: Veneto, Italy

Varietal: 100% Glera

Delicate fragrance of apples, fresh fruits, pear, and wisteria flowers. In the palate it’s velvety and soft with good acidity.

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Moutard “Grand Cuvee”

Champagne

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Origin: Champagne, France

Varietal: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay

Refined, rich nose which evokes notes of butter, almond and brioche. Lively, elegant and balanced palate with good mouthfeel.

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Scarpetta

Pinot Grigio

DOC

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Origin: Friuli, Italy

Varietal: Pinot Grigio

Aromas of white flowers and peach. On the palate, the wine is crisp and dry with medium high acidity and tastes of stone fruits honey, white flowers and minerals

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Matteo Braidot

(Matt-ay-oh Braid-oh)

Pinot Grigio

IGT

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Origin: Friuli, Italy

Varietal: Pinot Grigio

Full, round and embracing, the sweetness of pear and nectarine brings amplitude, fresh and savory all at once rounded by sweet notes of pastries pleasant minerality on the finish.

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Basianich

(Baws-ee-on-ick)

Friulano

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Origin: Friuli, Italy

Varietal: Friulano

Medium bodied, with ripe, luscious pear flavors carried by a refreshing mineral flavor
and zesty mouthwatering acidity.

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Bigi Orvieto

“Classico”

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Origin: Umbria, Italy

Varietal: Blend of 50% Trebbiano Toscana, 20% Grechetto, 10% Verdello

Offers a floral bouquet of hawthorn blossom with hints of musk. Dry and full in body, with a lively flavor profile and a distinct finish of white peaches and bitter almond

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Clifford Bay

Sauvignon Blanc

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Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc

The biggest star in New Zealand’s wine scene, Marlborough is famous for its distinctive Sauvignon Blanc with intensely grassy, herbal and bright citrus flavors

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Four Bears

Chardonnay

(by Sean Minor)

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Origin: Central Coast, California

Varietal: Chardonnay

Aromas of peach, green apples and tropical nuances. Palate shows notes of pear, peach and green apple with a touch of cinnamon/nutmeg. The mid-palate displays subtle oak nuances which are well integrated and evolve into a lingering clean finish

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Story Point

Chardonnay

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Origin: North Coast, California

Varietal: Chardonnay

Flavors and aromas of ripe yellow apple, pear and white peach are enriched on a plush palate. Subtle hints of vanilla and toasted oak linger on the silky and refreshing finish.

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Sebastiani

Chardonnay

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Origin: Central Coast, California

Varietal: Chardonnay

Silky textured, it has delicate flavors of fresh fennel, pear and ripe apple. Try it paired with aged cheeses such as Gouda or Manchego, or with delicate seafood dishes, soups and pastas

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Snoqualmie

(Snow-quall-mee)

Riesling

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Origin: Columbia Valley, Washington

Varietal: Riesling

Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with aromas of spicy pear and dried apricots. The richly textured palate is characterized by spice and fruit as well as lingering notes of honey.

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