White Wines BTG Flashcards
What is the name of our white zinfandel by the glass?
Buehler
What does the term “varietal” refer to?
A varietal wine is a wine made primarily from a single named grape variety, and which typically displays the name of that variety on the wine label.
In short, the type of primarily used grape used to make the wine.
What does the term “vintage” refer to?
Vintage, in winemaking, is the process of picking grapes and creating the finished product.
In short, the year the grapes were grown and harvested.
If a customer request a blush wine by the glass, which wine by the glass would you offer the guest?
Buehler white zinfandel
Name our sauvignon blanc by the glass.
Kunde sauvignon blanc
True or False: The Kunde sauvignon blanc has hints of mango and guava.
True. On the pallet, it has more tropical notes.
Describe the flavor profile of our sauvignon blanc by the glass.
Wines produced with Sauvignon Blanc can vary in style, from zippy and grassy to lush and tropical fruit-driven.
Our Kunde Sauvignon Blanc is more tropical white wine.
True or False: We offer a blush by the glass.
False. Buehler white zinfandel is the closest wine we have to a blush wine
Where is Buehler white zinfandel from?
Napa Valley
Describe the general flavor profile of a German riesling.
FRUIT FLAVORS (berries, fruit, citrus) Apricot, Nectarine, Peach, Apple, Pear, Pineapple, Lime, Meyer Lemon
OTHER AROMAS (herb, spice, flower, mineral, earth, other) Honey, Honeycomb, Beexwax, Petrol, Ginger, Citrus Blossom, Rubber, Diesel Fuel
In short, German Rieslings are not quiet as sweet as moscato but offer a refreshingly, lightly sweet wine.
What is the name of the two chardonnays by the glass?
Creme de Lys (crem de lee)
Heron
Where is the Kunde sauvignon blanc from?
Sonoma County
Where is Heron chardonnay from?
California
What are 3 of the sweetest white wines we offer?
Secco moscato
Dragonstone riesling
Dr. Herman riesling
Rank the following wines from sweet to dry:
Heron chardonnay
Stellina Di Notte pinot grigio
Dr. Herman riesling
Buehler white zinfandel
Dr. Herman riesling
Buehler white zinfandel
Stellina Di Notte pinot grigio
Heron chardonnay
