Wine Flashcards
Manzanilla
Sherry
Spain
Palomino grape
Arromans
Sauvignon blanc 2013
Bordeaux, France
White bend of semillon, Sauvignon blanc, and muscadella
Aromas of citrus, grass and hay
What makes sherry different?
Flor yeast
Vinho verde rose
Sparkling
Broadbent, Portugal
Made exclusively from red grapes
Refreshing like a white wine
Forge cellars
Riesling 2013
Finger lakes, NY
Small artisanal production
Aromas of apricot and ripe peach w/ a savory, decadent nose including white flowers, anise and fennel
Tahblik
Marsanne 2013 white
Victoria, Australia
Rarest grape in the world
Fuller body, not sweet like Chardonnay
De Wetshof
‘Limestone hill’
Chardonnay 2014
Western cape, South Africa
Leaner body
Astrolabe
‘Wrekin Vineyard’
Chenin Blanc 2012
Marlborough, New Zealand
Crisp apple, honey suckle, lemon, peach, and hint of vanilla
Barboursville
Viognier 2013
Barboursville, Virginia
Juicy and bright pear, passion fruit and hints of citrus on a gently herbal frame
Chateau Pey le Tour
Rose 2013
Bordeaux, France
65% cab franc, 20% cab sauv, 15% merlot
Short skin contact, refreshing like white wine
Sibling Rivalry
Pinot noir 2010 Victoria, Australia Med-light body Plum, cherry and strawberry fruit w/ a hint of spicy oak Light red
Chateau Seguineau
Cabernet 2010 Bordeaux, France 50%cab sauv., 50%cab franc Blackberries, cherry, red currants Roundness/soft silky tannins
Dos Minas
Malbec 2013
Salta, Argentina
Med body, lush, fruit forward, non aggressive tannins
Plums, violet, roasted meat and earthy notes
Dourthe
Merlot blend 2010
La grand cuvée, Bordeaux, France
50%merlot, 50%cab sauv
Full and supple with tannic structure and blackberry fruit
Elderton ‘E series’
Shiraz 2013 South Australia 90% Shiraz, 10% Cabernet sauv Full bodied Cherry cola, blackberry, baking spice with subtle licorice notes
