Wine BTG Flashcards

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Gonet-Medeville ‘Tradition’ Brut | Champagne, France NV

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Producer - Gonet-Medeville
Vintage - NV
Country - France
Region - Champagne
Appellation - Champagne
Bottling - Tradition
Varietal(s) - Chardonnay Pinot Meunier Pinot Noir
Varietal % Breakdown - 70% Chardonnay, 27% Pinot Noir, 3% Pinot Muenier

“Non Vintage Gonet-Medeville Brut Champagne ‘Tradition’
Refreshing Champagne with notes of high-toned fruits, creamy texture, and mineral core. Great way to start off a meal with snacks, fried food, or just by itself.”

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Arnaud Lambert Crémant de Loire Rosé | Loire Valley, France NV

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Price - $19 (BTG)$75 (BTB)
Producer - Domaine Arnaud Lambert
Vintage - N.V.
Country - France
Region - Loire Valley
Sub Region - Saumur
Appellation - Crémant de Loire
Bottling - 'Breze'
Varietal(s) - Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietal % Breakdown - 70% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon

“NV Arnaud Lambert Crémant de Loire Rosé
Fresh sparkling rose with notes of red cherry, florals, and chalky mineralogy. Great to start off with, especially fried food and crudos”

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Clotilde Davenne Saint-Bris | Burgundy, France 2018

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Price - $19 (Crown Shy Wines BTG)$75 (BTB)
Producer - Clotilde Davenne
Vintage - 2018
Country - France
Region - Burgundy
Appellation - Saint-Bris
Varietal(s) - Sauvignon Blanc
Varietal % Breakdown - 100% Sauvignon Blanc

“2018 Clotilde Davenne Saint-Bris from Burgundy
Lighter-bodied racy white wine with notes of grapefruit, fresh herbs, and chalky mineral finish. A great wine to start off with and pairs beautifully with crudos and light vegetable dishes”

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West County Chardonnay | Russian River Valley, California 2018

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Price - $19 (Crown Shy Wines BTG)$75 (BTB)
Producer - Wine County
Vintage - 2018
Country - United States
Region - California
Sub Region - Sonoma
Appellation - Russian River Valley
Varietal(s) - Chardonnay
Varietal % Breakdown - 100% Chardonnay

“2019 West County Chardonnay from Russian River Valley
Rich, full-bodied white wine with notes of tropical fruits, butter, and baking spices. It’s an ideal pairing with the chicken and creamy pasta mid-courses.”

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Peyrassol ‘Réserve des Templiers’ Rosé | Côtes de Provence, France 2019

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Price - $16 (BTG)$60 (BTB)
Producer - Peyrassol
Vintage - 2019
Country - France
Region - Provence
Appellation - Côtes de Provence
Bottling - Réserve des Templiers
Varietal(s) - Cinsault (Cinsaut) Garnacha (Grenache) Mourvedre (Monastrell) Rolle (Vermentino)Syrah
Varietal % Breakdown - 30% Grenache, 25% Cinsault, 20% Syrah, 15% Mourvedre, 10% Rolle

“2019 Peyrassol ‘Réserve des Templiers’ Rosé | Côtes de Provence, France
Crisp lighter-bodied rose with notes of strawberries, exotic citrus, and fresh light herbs. Pairs well with crudos, salads, or on its own.”

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Presqu’ile Pinot Noir | Santa Barbara, California 2018

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Price - $19 (BTG)$76 (BTB)
Producer - Presqu'ile
Vintage - 2018
Country - United States
Region - California
Sub Region - Santa Barbara County
Appellation - Santa Barbara County
BottlingNone
Varietal(s) - Pinot Noir
Varietal % Breakdown - 100% Pinot Noir

“2018 Presqu’ile Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara
Lighter-bodied red wine dominated by notes of juicy red fruits, cinnamon spice, and baking spices. Great on its own to start a meal or with heartier fish and poultry.”

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2019 Guímaro Mencia | Ribeira Sacra, Spain

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Price - $17 (BTG)$60 (BTB)
Producer - Guímaro
Vintage - 2019
Country - Spain
Region - Galacia
Appellation - Ribeira Sacra
Varietal(s) - Mencía (Jaen)
Varietal % Breakdown - Mostly Mencia, a small amount of other indigenous varieties

“2019 Guímaro Mencia from Ribeira Sacra
Lighter-bodied red wine with vibrant notes of red and black fruits, violets, and slatey minerality. Excellent choice with the octopus a la plancha.”

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RouteStock Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Route 29’ | Napa Valley, California 2018

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Price - $21 (Crown Shy Wines BTG)$80 (BTB)
Producer - RouteStock
Vintage - 2018
Country - United States
Region - California
Appellation - Napa Valley
Bottling - ‘Route 29’
Varietal(s) - Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Varietal % Breakdown - 91.3% Cabernet Sauvignon; 3.3% Merlot; 2.2% Cabernet Franc; 2.1% Malbec and 1.1% Petit Verdot

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Domaine de Rancy Rivesaltes Ambré | Roussillion, France 2001

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Price - $18 (BTG)$80 (BTB)
Vintage - 2001
Country - France
Region - Roussillon
Appellation - Rivesaltes
Bottling - Ambré
Varietal(s) - Macabeo (Macabeu or Viura)
Varietal % Breakdown - 100% Macabeo

“2001 Domaine de Rancy Rivesaltes Ambré from Roussillon (France), Fortified dessert wine with notes of raisins, toffee, figs, and baking spices. A natural pairing with the sticky toffee pudding.”

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Chateau Sigalas Rabaud Sauternes 1er Cru | Bordeaux, France 2013

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Price$29 (BTG)$190 (BTB)
Producer - Chateau Sigalas Rabaud
Vintage - 2013
Country - France
Region - Bordeaux
Appellation - Sauternes 1er Cru
Varietal(s) - Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon
Varietal % Breakdown - 85% Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc 15%
Glassware - Dessert Wine Glass

“2013 Chateau Sigalas-Rabaud Sauternes from Bordeaux, France Medium-bodied dessert wine with notes of candied orange, ginger spice, and honey. Pairs beautifully with the Satsuma Orange ice cream.”

Pronunciation:
Sigalas - See-gah-lahs
Rabaud - Rah-bow

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2020 Georgea Marini ‘Zero8’ from Lazio, Italy

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Price - $17 (BTG)$65 (BTB)
Producer - Georgea Marini
Vintage - 2020
Country - Italy
Region - Lazio
Sub Region - Gradoli
Varietal(s) - Trebbiano
Varietal % Breakdown - 100% Procanico (aka Trebbiano Toscano)
Glassware - AP Wine Glass
One Liner Spiel: 2020 Georgea Marini 'Zero8' from Lazio, Italy Textured skin-fermented white wine with notes of dried citrus, honey, and fennel.  Citrus notes compliment the citrus-marinated chicken.
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2018 Ladeiras do Xil ‘Gaba do Xil’ from Valdeorras, Spain

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Price - $16 (BTG)$60 (BTB)
Producer - Ladeiras do Xil
Vintage - 2018
Country - Spain
Region - Galicia
Appellation - Valdeorras
Bottling - 'Gaba do Xil'
Varietal % Breakdown - 100% Godello
Glassware - AP Wine Glass

Spiel: 2018 Ladeiras do Xil ‘Gaba do Xil’ from Valdeorras, Spain Medium-bodied white with notes of stone fruit, rocky minerality, and salinity. Pair with the tuna Crudo

Pronunciation:
Ladeiras do Xil - Lah-dey-rahs Doh Sheel
Valdeorras - Val-day-Orr-ahs
Godello - Go-day-yo

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1996 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon from Loire Valley (France)

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Price - $20 (BTG)$95 (BTB)
Producer - Moulin Touchais
Vintage - 1996
Country - France
Region - Loire Valley
Appellation - Coteaux du Layon
Varietal(s) - Chenin Blanc
Varietal % Breakdown - 100% Chenin Blanc
Glassware - Dessert Wine Glass (3oz)

Spiel: 1996 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon from Loire Valley (France) Medium-bodied dessert wine with notes of dried quince, honey, wet stone, and mushrooms. Pairs well with orchard fruit desserts and excellent with cheeses and foie gras.

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2013 Chateau Sigalas-Rabaud Sauternes from Bordeaux, France

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Price - $29 (BTG)$190 (BTB)
Producer - Chateau Sigalas Rabaud
Vintage - 2013
Country - France
Region - Bordeaux
Appellation - Sauternes 1er Cru
Varietal(s) - Sauvignon BlancSémillon
Varietal % Breakdown - 85% Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc 15%
Glassware - Dessert Wine Glass

Spiel: 2013 Chateau Sigalas-Rabaud Sauternes from Bordeaux, France Medium-bodied dessert wine with notes of candied orange, ginger spice, and honey. Pairs beautifully with the Satsuma Orange ice cream.

Pronunciation:
Sigalas - See-gah-lahs
Rabaud - Rah-bow

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NV Dandelion PX ‘Legacy of the Australia’ from Barossa Valley, Australia

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Price - $15 (BTG)$60 (BTB)
Producer - Dandelion Vineyards
Vintage - NV
Country - Australia
Region - South Australia
Bottling - 'Legacy of Australia'
Varietal(s) - Pedro Ximenez
Varietal % Breakdown - 100% Pedro Ximenez
Glassware - Dessert Glass

Spiel: NV Dandelion PX ‘Legacy of the Australia’ from Barossa Valley, Australia Rich sweet wine with notes of orange marmalade, candied apricot, and toasted pecans. Plays well with the smoked pecans in the sticky toffee pudding.

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2020 Peter Lauer Riesling Feinherb ‘Barrel X’ | Mosel, Germany

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Price - $17 (BTG) $65 (BTB)
Producer - Peter Lauer
Vintage - 2020
Country - Germany
Region - Mosel
Sub Region - None Provided
Appellation - Saar
Bottling - 'Barrel X'
Varietal(s) - Riesling
Varietal % Breakdown - 100% Riesling
Nickname - None Provided
Glassware - AP Glass

One Liner Spiel: 2020 Peter Lauer Riesling Feinherb ‘Barrel X’ from the Mosel. Crisp and refreshing off-dry Riesling with notes of ripe pear, apricot, and peach. Delicate honey compliments a racy, mineral-driven wine.

Pronunciation:
Lauer - Lao-Er
Feinherb - Fine-Herb
This wine is most similar to
Off-dry Riesling
Suggested Pairings
Tuna Crudo, Honeynut Squash, Octopus, Chicken
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2020 Matthieu Barret Côtes du Rhône ‘Petit Ours’ | Rhône Valley, France

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Price - $17 (Crown Shy Wines BTG)$85 (BTB)
Producer - Matthieu Barret
Vintage - 2020
Country - France
Region - Rhône Valley
Sub Region - Northern Rhône
Appellation - Côtes du Rhône
Bottling - 'Petit Ours'
Varietal(s) - Syrah
Varietal % Breakdown - 100% Syrah
Nickname - None Provided
Glassware - AP Glass

-One Liner Spiel: 2020 Matthieu Barret Côtes du Rhône ‘Petit Ours’ from Rhône Valley
Medium-bodied red wine with notes of ripe black fruits, violets, and black pepper. Fruity tones play off the cherry in the Pork Milanese.

-Pronunciation:
Barret - Bah-RAY

  • This wine is most similar to: Fruiter, more approachable Northern Rhone Syrah
  • Suggested Pairings: Pork Milanese, Treccione w/ Duck Ragu
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NV Callejuela Oloroso ‘El Cerro’ | Jerez, Spain

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Price - $25
Producer - Callejuela
Country - Spain
Region - Andalucia
Appellation - Jerez
Bottling - 'El Cerro'
Varietal(s) - Palomino
Varietal % Breakdown - 100% Palomino
Nickname - Oloroso
GlasswareDessert Wine Glass - 3 oz pour

One Liner Spiel: Callejuela Oloroso ‘El Cerro’ from Jerez
Rich and complex sherry with notes of toasted nuts, orange, and salted caramel. Great with desserts or on its own as a digestif.

Pronunciation:
Callejuela - Kai-yay-hway-lah
Oloroso - Oh-lo-roh-so

This wine is most similar to
Oloroso Sherry

Suggested Pairings - Treccione, Sticky toffee pudding, Pumpkin spice dessert