White Wine BTG

Question 1

OKO Veneto Pinot Grigio

Answer 1

Varietal: Pinot Grigio
Region: Veneto, Italy
Tasting: Aromas of fresh fruit, bright flavors of citrus, crisp acidity. Pair with white meat, salad, cheese plate
Other: Organically farmed, vineyard is inspected by the Institute for Ethical and Environmental Certification ICEA
Cost: $11 glass/ $44 bottle

Question 2

2017 Chateau Moncontour Vouvray

Answer 2

Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Region: Vouvray, France
Tasting: light honey, white fruit, almonds, nice minerality. Fresh, crisp texture, solid acidity. Well balanced
Other: When someone wants white wine but doesn’t know what they want, suggest this
Cost: $12 glass/ $48 bottle

Question 3

2017 Domaine Wachau Gruner Veltliner

Answer 3

Varietal: Gruner
Region: Wachau, Austria
Tasting: Elegant and well balanced, flavors of apple and dried apricot, hints of fleur de sol. Firm acidity, ends with flinty notes
Other: "Federspeil"
Cost: $12 glass/ $48 bottle

Question 4

2017 John Anthony Chardonnay

Answer 4

Varietal: Chardonnay
Region: Napa Valley, California
Tasting: Aromas of honeysuckle, pink grapefruit, touch of key lime. Palate is bright notes of baked lemon, rich lavender and honey. Heavy oak, smooth buttery finish
Cost: $13 glass/ $52 bottle

Question 5

2018 Laporte Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 5

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Loire Valley, France
Tasting: Crisp and refreshing with gooseberry and citrus aromas. Vivid stone. Contains texture and class of a beautifully balanced Sancerre
Other: This wine is made by a producer who makes predominantly Sancerre. Plot of land the vineyard is on borders Sancerre
Cost: $14 glass/ $56 bottle

Question 6

2017 Dreissegacker Riesling

Answer 6

Varietal: Riesling
Region: Rheinhessen, Germany
Tasting: Aromas of peach, tarragon, caraway seed. Fairly full-bodied and quite dry
Other: Partly estate fruit from the Heilig Kreuz site in Bechtheim and part organic fruit from friends and neighbors. 100% stainless steel and extended lees aging
Cost: $14

Question 7

2016 Domaine Long-Depaquit Chablis

Answer 7

Varietal: Chardonnay
Region: Burgundy, France
Tasting: Very pure nose, white flowers and flint. Palate boasts elegant almond and vivacity. Long mineral finish that’s subtle
Cost: $20 glass/ $80 bottle