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
What are some menu suggestions for the Cedar Creek Chardonnay?
Romaine salad, Brioche, Chicken and Ham sandwiches, Gravlax, Crab, Fish and Chips, Rotisserie.
What is the profile of the Cedar Creek Chardonnay?
Rich, lightly-oaked grape varietal.
What are the tasting note keywords for the Cedar Creek Chardonnay?
Apple, lemon, vanilla, spice.
Tell me about Cedar Creek?
It’s one of the original 8 BC wineries.
What year is the Cameron Hughes “Lot 402” Chardonnay?
2012
Where is the Cameron Hughes “Lot 402” Chardonnay from?
Arroyo Seco, California. Central coast, between San Francisco and L.A.
What’s the profile of the Cameron Hughes “Lot 402” Chardonnay?
Rich, oaked.
What are the tasting note keywords of the Cameron Hughes “Lot 402” Chardonnay?
Peach, apple, butter, cream, vanilla, spice.
What are some menu suggestions for the Cameron Hughes “Lot 402” Chardonnay?
Romaine salad, Brioche, Chicken and Ham sandwiches, Gravlax, Crab, Fish and Chips, Rotisserie.
What is the profile of the Clos du Soleil?
Fruity, dry.
What are the tasting notes for the Clos du Soleil?
Strawberry, raspberry, vanilla.
What are some menu suggestions for the Clos du Soleil?
Very versatile, salads, sandwiches, rotisserie, wings, etc…
What’s the profile of the Parducci “small lot blend” Pinot Noir?
Soft, fruity
What are the tasting note keywords of the Parducci “small lot blend” Pinot Noir?
Fresh, strawberries, spice, earthy.
What are some menu suggestions for the Parducci “small lot blend” Pinot Noir?
Brioche, farm field, chicken and ham sandwiches, rotisserie.
Can bolder red wines bring out a metallic taste in fish?
Yes.
What is the technical term for bitter?
Astringency.
What year is the Parducci Pinot Noir?
2012
What is the difference between the Parducci Pinot Noir and the Stoneleigh Pinot Noir?
The Parducci is lighter. The Stoneleigh has a little more sweetness and is more smokey.
What is the profile of the Stoneleigh “Latitude” Pinot Noir?
Soft, fruity.
Where is the Stoneleigh “Latitude” Pinot Noir from?
Marlborough, New Zealand.
North end of the South Island.
Same area as most Sauvignon Blanc comes from.
What year is the Stoneleigh “Latitude” Pinot Noir?
2012
What are some menu suggestions for the Stoneleigh “Latitude” Pinot Noir?
Brioche, chicken and ham sandwiches, rotisserie, Halibut and Pacific Salmon.
What are the tasting note keywords of the Stoneleigh “Latitude” Pinot Noir?
Black cherry, smoky, spice.
What is the profile of the Dona Paula “Los Cardos” Malbec?
Juicy, fruity.
What are the tasting note keywords of the Dona Paula “Los Cardos” Malbec?
Purple, blackberries, plum, juicy.
What are some menu suggestions for the Dona Paula “Los Cardos” Malbec?
Flank steak, Burger, Casoulet, anything rich.
What year is the Dona Paula “Los Cardos” Malbec?
2013
What is the profile of the Ricasoli “Campo Ceni”?
Fruity, drier.
What are the tasting note keywords of the Ricasoli “Campo Ceni”?
Cherries, dry-earthiness, spice.
What year is the Ricasoli “Campo Ceni”?
2012
What are some menu suggestions for the Ricasoli “Campo Ceni”?
Charcuterie, lasagna, chorizo, very versatile.
Where is the Ricasoli “Campo Ceni” from?
Tuscany, Italy. North-Central Italy, surrounding florence, Siena, Pisa.
Where is the Dona Paula “Los Cardos” Malbec from?
Mendoza, Argentina. Mendoza is the most important region for Malbec.
What grape Varietal are in the Ricasoli “Campo Ceni”?
Sangiovese and Merlot.
Why did Brent pick the Ricasoli “Campo Ceni”?
Italian category, food friendly, great value, new style Chianti.
What do most Italian red wines have in common?
A cherry taste to them.
What is the profile of the Synchromesh “Tertre Rouge”?
Deep, Rich.
What grape Varietal are in the Synchromesh “Tertre Rouge”?
Cabernet Franc, Merlot blend.
Where is the Synchromesh “Tertre Rouge” from?
Naramata, Okanagan Valley.
What year is the Synchromesh “Tertre Rouge”?
2011
What are the tasting note keywords of the Synchromesh “Tertre Rouge”?
Bramble, berries, sarsaparilla, licorice, vanilla.
What are some menu suggestions for the Synchromesh “Tertre Rouge”?
Burger, flank steak, lasagna, cassoulet, beef carpaccio.
Why did Brent choose the Synchromesh “Tertre Rouge”?
Awesome little boutique BC winery, we can do Cabernet Franc so well, one of the best premium reds in BC, sustainable.
What is the profile of the Mission Hill “Reserve” Merlot?
Deep, rich.
Where is the Mission Hill “Reserve” Merlot from?
Okanagan Valley, West Kelowna, BC.
What year is the Mission Hill “Reserve” Merlot?
2011
What are the tasting note keywords of the Mission Hill “Reserve” Merlot?
Plum, blackberry, licorice, vanilla, spice.
What are some menu suggestions for the Mission Hill “Reserve” Merlot?
Flank steak, burger, casoulet, anything rich really…
Why did Brent choose the Mission Hill “Reserve” Merlot?
Brand recognition, the Reserve line are serious wines, local.
Does the Mission Hill “Reserve” Merlot have significant tanins?
Yes. Also a deep colour and aromas. Not an overly complicated wine.
What is the profile of the Hess “Select” Cabernet Sauvignon?
Dark, jammy, cassis.
Where is the Hess “Select” Cabernet Sauvignon from?
North Coast, California, USA.
California is known for their Cabs. Hess is a really well known winery, this is their value wine.
What year is the Hess “Select” Cabernet Sauvignon?
2011
What are the tasting note keywords of the Hess “Select” Cabernet Sauvignon?
Black currants, oak, spice.
What are some menu suggestions for the Hess “Select” Cabernet Sauvignon?
Flank steak, burger, casoulet.
Why did Brent choose the Hess “Select” Cabernet Sauvignon?
Important category, good producer, big style, California.
For whom would you suggest the Hess “Select” Cabernet Sauvignon?
Anyone looking for a shiraz, this malbec would be a good suggestion. Not sweet literally, but fruity, sweetish.
What are the grape varietals for the the Domaine de Grachies Blanc?
Sauvignon Blanc + Local.
