Wine Flashcards
Where is the Ogio Pinot Grigio from?
North east Italy (covering 3 regions: Veneto, Friuli, Trentino)
What year is the Ogio Pinot Grigio from?
2012
What are the tasting notes for the Ogio Pinot Grigio ?
Crisp, lemon, peach.
Where is the Domaine de Grachies Blanc from?
Cotes de Gascogne, southwest France, same area of production as Armagnac (brandy).
What year is the Domaine de Grachies Blanc from?
2013
What are the tasting notes for the Domaine de Grachies Blanc?
Crisp, grapefruit, orchard fruit, floral.
The Domaine de Grachies Blanc pairs well with?
Chopped Salad, oysters, hummus, farm field sandwich, tuna tartare, crab salad… very versatile.
The Domaine de Grachies Blanc is similar to?
Stoneleigh.
The Domaine de Grachies Blanc’s profile is?
Aromatic, Off dry.
The Ogio Pinot Grigio’s profile is?
Aromatic, dry.
Where is the Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc from?
Marlborough, New Zealand
What year is the Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc?
2013
What is the profile of the Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc?
Aromatic, dry.
Where is the Clos du Soleil from?
Similkameen Valley BC Canada
What is style of the Clos du Soleil?
It’s done in a french style.
What colour is the Clos du Soleil?
It’s a delightful strawberry hue.
Describe the Clos du Soleil.
It’s not sweet, a full bodied complex rose with a crisp, refreshing taste.
What are the tasting notes for the Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc?
Passionfruit, grapefruit, bright & summery. Fruit forward/grassy. Tasted peppery to me.
Make some menu suggestions for the Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc.
Any of the salads, the gravlax, oysters, tuna tartare, pacific salmon… also it’s very versatile.
Do Sauvignon Blancs have a high acidity?
Yes, they have a high acidity, you can tell from your mouth watering.
What’s a common characteristic of Sauvignon Blancs?
A herbaceous flavour.
What year is the Sperling Vineyards “The Market White”?
2012
What is the profile of the Sperling Vineyards “The Market White”?
Aromatic, off-dry.
What kind of wine is the Sperling Vineyards “The Market White”?
A white blend, of Pinot Blanc, Bacchus and Gewurztraminer.
Where is the Sperling Vineyards “Market White” from?
East Kelowna, BC. Where some of the oldest vines in BC are from.
What are the tasting note keywords for the Sperling Vineyards “The Market White”?
Apple, stonefruit, lime, some sweetness.
What are some good menu suggestions for the Sperling Vineyards “The Market White”?
The Goat cheese, Quinoa salad, the Grilled Cheese, Wings, Apple-Fennel Salad, if they want something sweet…
Describe Sperling Vineyards.
It’s a bio-dynamic, organic, no chemical, no preservative Vineyard. Very holistic.
Do sulfates happen naturally?
Yes, they can happen naturally but are often added as a preservative, they have anti-microbial properties. White wines have much more sulfates to preserve fresh, aromatic flavours. Reds are much more stable on their own.
Which whites were Brent’s favorites?
The Sperling Vineyards “The Market White” and the St.Urbans-Hof “Urban” Riesling.
Where is the St.Urbans-Hof “Urban” Riesling from?
Mosel - Southwestern Germany (most important German wine region).
What is the profile of the St.Urbans-Hof “Urban” Riesling?
Aromatic, off-dry.
What are the tasting note keywords for the St.Urbans-Hof “Urban” Riesling?
Green apple, lime, honey, peach, light.
What are some menu suggestions for the St.Urbans-Hof “Urban” Riesling?
The Goat cheese, Quinoa salad, the Grilled Cheese, Wings, Apple-Fennel Salad, if they want something sweet…
Why was the St.Urbans-Hof “Urban” Riesling chosen for our menu?
A Riesling suits our menu, that bit of sweetness, great producer, German.
What year is the St.Urbans-Hof “Urban” Riesling?
2013
Where is the Cedar Creek Chardonnay from?
Okanagan Valley (East Kelowna) BC.
What year is the Cedar Creek Chardonnay?
2012