White Wines

Question 1

Zilliken

Riesling

Answer 1

2011

Saarberg, Mosel

Its a 6 year old Riesling from the best region for Riesling in Germany, the Mosel. Because its “Kabinett”, its the least amount of sweet that Riesling can be and has lots of apricot and peach flavors.

Question 2

Scarpetta

Pinot Grigio

Answer 2

2015

Veneto, Italy

A light, crisp and citrus driven style of Pinot Grigio with soft floral aromas

Question 3

F.X Pichler

Gruner Veltliner

Answer 3

2015

Wachau, Austria

Pichler is regarded as one of the most celebrated producers in all of Austria. Its a light and tart wine with lots of minerality, soft earthiness with distinct radish and peppery notes

Question 4

Illumination by Quintessa

Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 4

2016

Napa Valley, California

This is Sauvignon Blanc from Quintessa, one of the most famous wineries in Napa Valley. Their Sauvignon Blanc is fermented in neutral oak, cement and stainless steel, giving it more round and fruit forward grapefruit flavors with tart, mouth watering acidity.

Question 5

Bitouzet-Prier “Clos du Cromin”

Chardonnay

Answer 5

2013

Mersault, France

From the region of Mersault, in Burgundy, France, this is a classic style of White Burgundy with medium-body and apple, popcorn, and white truffle flavors.

Question 6

Staglin “Salus”

Chardonnay

Answer 6

2014

Napa Valley, California

From Napa Valley, while its not a buttery wine, this is a more oaky and creamy style of Chardonnay with bigger and more ripe fruit flavors.