White Wines BTG Flashcards
What Chardonnays do you carry?
- Mer Soleil Silver, Chardonnay, Monterey County, 2021
- KB by Knight’s Bridge, Chardonnay, Sonoma, 2021
- Diatom by Brewer-Clifton, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara, 2023
What are the three sparkling wines you carry?
Riondo, Prosecco from Veneto, Italy
Schramsberg, Mirabella, Blanc de Blanc from Napa/Sonoma
Moet & Chandon, Imperial, Champagne from Epernay, Champagne
What Pinot Grigios do you carry?
- Casa Lunardi, delle Venezie, Italy, Pinot Grigio, 2022
- Santa Margherita, Alto-Adige, Italy, Pinot Grigio, 2023
What Rieslings do you carry?
Prum, “Essence”, Mosel, Germany, Riseling, 2022
What Sauvignon Blancs do you carry?
Peter Yealands, Marlborough, NZ, Sauvignon Blanc, 2022
What white wine blends do you carry?
DeLille Cellars, Chaleur Blanc, Columbia Valley, WA, 2022
What Rosés do you carry?
Caves d’Esclans, Whispering Angel, Cotes de Provence, France, Rose, 2022
Riondo
Riondo, Prosecco from Veneto, Italy
Medium dry prosecco, full-sparkling/Spumante, aromas of golden delicious apple, pear, Acacia blossom. Fresh, fruity and balanced with a nice creamy finish
100% glera
Veneto region. Riondo has 15,000 acres of land
10.5% alcohol
Named after nearby Mount Riondo
Blanc de Blanc
Schramsberg, Mirabella, Blanc de Blanc from Napa/Sonoma
Brut style - Dry, fresh aromas of pink lady apples, lemon-lime, and layers of apricot, baked pineapple and toasted almonds. Vibrant fruit flavors of orange blossom, lemon zest, and pear. Long, flavorful finish
100% Chardonnay. North Coast - 56% Napa, 42% Sonoma, 1% Mendocino, 1% Marin
Bright, bubbly, flavorful and crisp with vibrant fruit flavors.
America’s first commercial produced Chardonnay-based Brut Sparkling wine.
In 1972 President Nixon served the wine at the “Toast of Peace” in Beijing, China
Jamie Davies who named this wine after the Latin word Mirabilis, which means “wondrous beauty” chose the name to reflect the wine’s qualities
California - Green apple up front that finished with a little toast. Racy acidity with flavors of tart white apple, pear, brioche and aromas of spring flower & white fruits. Ideal sparkling. Light, crisp, and shorter finish. .
Champagne
Moet & Chandon, Imperial, Champagne from Epernay, Champagne
Big, bold, classic champagne. Crisp and clean with aromas of green apple, white flowers, brioche followed by white fruit flavors like pear, white peach, and even apple.
An approachable Champagne, fine in its texture and soft fruit, this bottling has a light edge of brioche, as well as fresh acidity. A touch of citrus keeps the wine fresh
Mer Soleil Silver
Mer Soleil Silver, Chardonnay, Monterey County, 2021
On the nose you’ll have fresh lemon, orange marmalade. And the palate you’ll have more of the same with lemon curd and marmalade
It’s aged in stainless steel and unlined concrete tanks that allow the wine to breathe. That in combination with cooler climate in Monterey County, it gives this wine more natural freshness and it’s vibrant acidity
When tasting this wine, it’s almost like you’re taken to the vineyard where it’s made.
Chablis by the glass - substitute
Never seeing the inside of an oak barrel, Silver by Mer Soleil Monterey Unoaked Chardonnay is a clean expression of Chardonnay. It is fermented and aged in a combination of stainless steel and small concrete tanks imported from Burgundy, France. Fresh from start to finish, this wine features aromas of flower blossoms and crisp pears. It is round and layered on the palate, with vibrant acidity and depth.**
KB by Knight’s Bridge
KB by Knight’s Bridge, Chardonnay, Sonoma, 2021
Cold fermentation - ferment at around 45-60degrees C, essentially slowing down the yeast’s metabolism. Think of it as giving the Yeast a slow leisurely train ride rather than a high-speed express. This pace allows the wine to retain more esters, the compounds that allow for the fruity and floral aromas. Another great reason for cold fermentation is that it reduces the production of fusel alcohol(harsh or burning-like in flavour, which is balanced out in red wine by tannins and oak). In white wines you want your alcohol to be exclusively ethanol.
Malolactic fermentation aka malo aka MLF - a process where tart malic acid is then converted into softer, creamier lactic acid. This same process also reduces the acidity in wine and releases CO2 as well. Technically it isn’t actually fermented because the process doesn’t use yeast, instead it uses Oenococcus Oeni a bacteria that converts malic acid into lactic acid. This gives with wine a nice creamy, oil-like texture in the middle of your tongue. It gives the wine a nice marvelous, velvety texture
9 months in 10% new French oak
On the nose you’ll find striking scents of lemon, white peach and kumquat. And you’ll taste citrus, croissant pastry and white aromatic flowers for a perfect harmony with a nice crisp mineral note finish reminiscent of a fresh sea breeze
This smooth and silky wine emphasizes delicious apple and pear flavors, keeping the buttery, oaky notes in the background for a complex and harmonious effect. Granny Smith apples and Bosc pears meet mild vanilla, toast and almond flavors that linger through the finish.
Diatom
Diatom by Brewer-Clifton, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara, 2023
This stunning wine leaps out of the glass, with concentrated flavors and aromas of white peach, quince and pineapple, plus floral accents of orange blossoms and lemon curd. Finishes with mouthwatering acidity, a note of crunchy sea salt minerality and a whiff of lemon
Cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 8 weeks + MLF
Lemon, citrus blossom and wet sand on the nose while having flavors of white peach, and salinity of ocean spray and fresh seaside breezes
Diatom named after plankton fossil from which diatomaceous earth is mined
Simply chardonnay - let’s the grape become the star - luxurious
Pinot Grigio from delle Venezie
Casa Lunardi, delle Venezie, Italy, Pinot Grigio, 2022
Tropical fruits, lemon, key lime pie and custard, papaya
Light, crisp, fruit forward and refreshing
“Delightfully fresh” “full-bodied & fruity”
Slightly Dry - 3g/l residual sugar
fresh, fragrant nose of citrus fruit and white flower scents. The palate, beautifully taut and lively, restates with admirable clarity these flavours. A very pleasant, graceful wine
The aroma is a delightful fusion of crisp green apples, ripe pear, and a hint of citrus, complemented by floral undertones that add depth and allure. On the palate, Lunardi Trentino Pinot Grigio is elegantly structured, offering a balanced acidity and a mineral complexity that is both invigorating and smooth, leading to a clean and persistent finish.
Pinot Grigio from Alto-Adige
Santa Margherita, Alto-Adige, Italy, Pinot Grigio, 2023
Flavors of Golden delicious apples, with a long multi-layered finish
Medium bodied
Notes of pear, lemon and mango with a light honey finish
Santa Margherita’s Pinot Grigio encompasses everything there is to love about the grape: heady aromas of apple and a hint of almond skin, perfectly ripe citrus fruit flavors, and zesty, mouthwatering acidity. From, Italy’s northern alpine region, the wine reflects the pure, crystalline mountain air in which it is grown.
Describe the Riesling as you would to a guest
Prum, “Essence”, Mosel, Germany, Riseling, 2022
“Here’s a light and subtle white, with notes of lemon and ginger, paired with sharp acidity”
Mosel named after the Mosel River. This region is the third largest in terms of production, but some say it’s the leading region in terms of international prestige
Medium-dry or semi-sweet riesling
On the nose you’ll have apricot, green apple and white peach. Fresh fruit flavors such as pineapple and apricot balanced by a racy acidity, a fine mineral character
Describe our Sauvignon blanc
Peter Yealands, Marlborough, NZ, Sauvignon Blanc, 2022
“The 2022 Yealands Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is fresh, bright, and crisp. This wine offers aromas and flavors of focused grapefruit and dried herbs. Enjoy it with seared sea scallops and fresh garden greens.”
A perfume of fresh passionfruit, grapefruit, and lime is backed by fresh-cut grass nuances in this classic New Zealand Sauvignon. The balanced palate is fresh and fruity with prickly, tingly acidity and an herbal, green grass finish
Long, cool fermentation in stainless steel tanks to retain fresh characters that Sauvignon Blanc is known for
Describe our Chaleur Blanc
DeLille Cellars, Chaleur Blanc, Columbia Valley, WA, 2022
69% Sauvignon Blanc, 31% Semillon
fermented in 90% French oak (60% new) and 10% stainless steel with partial native yeast, and aged 7 months on lees.
White bourdeux style
Sauvignon blanc dominant
Really aggressive acidity. Fresh-cut grass and juniper berry aromas duel with lime and lemon zests. Then, flavors like animal crackers with lemon icing and thyme present themselves along with mouthwatering acidity.
Describe our Rosé
Caves d’Esclans, Whispering Angel, Cotes de Provence, France, Rose, 2022
Pale apricot color with aromas of pomegranates, grapefruit, rosemary, lavender and peaches. Fresh and delicate, yet fragrant and flavorful, with a medium body and bright acidity. Lovely fresh pink fruit.
Comprised mostly of Grenache, Cinsault, and Vermentino, it is both unusually concentrated though not remotely heavy-and atypically flavorful for the category while maintaining the sense of restraint and subtlety that has made Provence the global stylistic leader for wines of this type. The aromas and flavors are impressively pure and well defined.
What is Chardonnay and how would you describe it
If you like the idea of creamy, rich white wine in your glass, you’ll love the classic style of oak-aged Chardonnay wine.
On the other hand, if you prefer your wines to be lean, minerally and dry, then your perfect Chardonnay is the un-oaked kind.
Most versatile white wine grape
What is Pinot Grigio and how would you describe it
On the nose, Pinot Gris typically presents ripe pear, apple, and peach notes. In cooler climates, it may lean towards citrus and green apple, while late-harvest expressions evoke tropical fruit, honey, and spice. Skin contact can produce an ‘orange’ wine with deeper, more exotic aromas.
On the palate, styles range from light and crisp with high acidity to full-bodied and rich with more moderate acid. Wines can be dry or sweet, especially when late harvested or affected by Noble Rot. Rosé Pinot Gris offers a unique blend of crisp white and light red characteristics. In its multitude of expressions, the grape encapsulates the art and range of winemaking.
What to expect: Pinot Gris is called Pinot Grigio in Italy, and it’s the world’s largest producer. Usually totally dry with brilliant acidity and a bitter almond note, Italian Pinot Grigio is normally considered the lightest and freshest. But, depending on where you look in Italy, you can find several different styles. The least interesting often come from the flat Venetian plain, so look to the Alpine foothills for the best examples.
Alto Adige: Alto Adige Pinot Grigio is all about ripe stone fruits, heady notes of ginger, floral nuances, and refreshing acidity, paired with weighty body and texture, some even showing some barrel aging aromas of smoke and spice. Alto Adige produces world-class, cellar-worthy Pinot Grigio and also happens to be one of the world’s most beautiful wine regions.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia: Known for its textured Pinot Grigio and the unique ‘Ramato’ style (skin contact wines), Friuli’s wines exhibit ripe stone fruits, floral hints, and subtle spice. These, paired with a refreshing acidity and fuller body, showcase the region’s exceptional winemaking.
What is Sauvignon Blanc and how would you decribe it
A popular and unmistakable white wine that’s loved for its “green” herbal flavors and racy acidity. Sauvignon Blanc grows nearly everywhere and thus, offers a variety of styles ranging from lean to bountiful.
On the nose, expect pungent, in-your-face aromas ranging from freshly cut grass, peas and asparagus, to tropical and ripe passion fruit, grapefruit, or even mango.
On the palate wines taste light bodied with racy acidity and moderate alcohol.
What is Prosecco and how would you describe it?
Italy’s number one sparkling wine comes from Northeastern Italy and uses a different winemaking method than Champagne
Prosecco uses the “tank method” which enlists the use of some very high tech fermentation tanks. The tanks were first developed during the industrial era in the late 1800s and are capable of producing wines with up to 4 atmospheres of pressure! And, they’re huge!
What is Champagne and how would you describe it?
The most iconic sparkling wine in the world is a blend of grapes including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. The most treasured Champagne wines age for a minimum of 3 years.
