White Wine By Glass

Question 0

GH Mumm $10/$36

Answer 0

Sparkling Wine
Brute Prestige
Napa Valley 2012
Grapes pick exclusively by hand mainly at night
Biscuits,bread dough, white blossoms
Mocha, creaminess, vanilla, citrus, melon

Elegant acidity
Crisp structure
Medium boddied

(Pinot noir & Chardonnay)

Question 1

Ruffino. $9/$32

Answer 1

Prosecco 
Sparkling wine
Year:
Northeaster Italy, Valdabbiadene
Glera Grape 100%
Green apples, pears, peaches
Pairings: pizza, fish, shellfish, white meat

Question 2

Michelle Chiarlo $9/$30

Answer 2

Nivole Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2012
Italy, Piedmont, Moscato d’Asti
100% Moscato Bianco Grapes
Sweet, Fragrant, peach, apricot, grapefruit, sage.
Light body
Food pairings: Fresh Pastries and Fruit like Strawberries and Peaches.

Question 3

Ferrari-Carano $9/$30

Answer 3

Pinot Grigio 2013
Sonoma County, CA
100% Pinot Grigio
Light bodied, nectarine, lime, melon, honeysuckle, tastes lemon, white peach, honeydew melon. crisp lingering finish.

Food Pairings: seafood salad, pan-seared scallops, oysters on the half shell, lively and spicy Asian cusine.

Question 4

Laurenz V. $9/$30

Answer 4

Singing Gruner Veltliner 2013
Austria
Veltliner Grapes
Full bodied
Fine acidity
Apple, peach, citrus, white pepper
Food pairing: stinky cheese, okra, spicy, fried, tart. Funky

Question 5

Pine Ridge $9/$30

Answer 5

80%Chennin Blanc/ Viogner 20%
2014
Sacramento California
Plush body
Sophisticated
Lemon, honeydew melon, pomelo, mango, papaya, yellow pear, grapefruit, tangerine, white tea.
Clean lively finish.
Food pairing: Light salad, seafood, spicy Thai or Sushi dishes.

Question 6

Drylands $8/$30

Answer 6

Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Marlborough, New Zealand

Good length, crisp acidity
Structure and balance

Ripe passionfruit, citrus, pines, melon, papaya, honeydew, grassy.
Food pairing: light seafood, chicken, great aperitif.

Question 7

Chateau Ste Michelle $10/$35

Answer 7

Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Horse Haven Vineyard
Columbia Valley, Washington
Slightly carbonated
Ripe and balanced, crisp
Citrus, grapefruit.
Food pairing: mussels, halibut, chicken , goat cheese, cilantro, oregano, rosemary, thyme , cumin, curry, ginger

Question 8

Conundrum $12/$45

Answer 8

White Wine Blend 2012
Napa, Monterey, Santa Barbra, Tulare CA
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, Viognier
Subtle and complex
Green apple, tangerine, honeysuckle blossoms, peach, apricot, green melon, pear, citrus zest, spicy vanilla,
Food Pairing: great aperitif, wide array of foods.

Question 9

Davis Bynum $10/$36

Answer 9

Chardonnay 2011
River West Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma county, CA
Aged 10 months in Oak
Light w/o being lean, crisper w/I being tart, aromatic without being distracting.
French vanilla, creamy, yeasty.

Question 10

Franciscan Oakville Estate $9/$32

Answer 10

Chardonnay 2012
Napa Valley, CA
Lemon, pear, apple, vanilla, flinty mineral, toasted almond, creamy, citrus, apple, honeysuckle, vanilla.
Food pairings: pork chops, turkey, grilled chicken.

Question 11

Clos Du Bois $12/$45

Answer 11

Chardonnay 2012
Russian River Valley, Sonoma, CA
Very smooth, balanced acidity, well integrated oak.

Creamy, apple, pear, citrus, mineralogy, sweet brown spice, creme brûlée

Question 12

Hans Pfiefer $9/$30

Answer 12

Riesling 2011
Kabinett Mosel, Germany
Strong, musky, sweet, creamy

Food Pairing: cheese