Wine BTG (Updated)

Question 1

Monmoussea Brut Etoile

Answer 1

Sparkling
Loire Valley, France
70% Chenin Blanc 30% Chardonnay

Aged for 18 months on lees and made in the traditional method, this sparkling has bright notes of citrus, pears, and apples. Crisp and easy to drink.

Question 2

Ca’Del Bosco 45th Edizione Franciacorta

Answer 2

Sparkling
Lombardy, Italy
82% Chardonnay 16.5% Pinot Nero 1.5% Pinot Bianoc

Made in the traditional method and spends 24 months on lees, this sparkling wine from Lombardy showcases notes of bright citrus, pears, a touch of almond, and white peach. It is med body, dry, and crisp.

Question 3

Laurent-Perrier ‘Cuvee Rose’

Answer 3

Sparkling
Champagne, France
100% Pinot Noir

Made with 100% Pinot Noir grapes and aged for a minimum of 5 years before release, this Champagne has bright notes of raspberry, strawberry, and a touch of brioche. It is bright, fresh, dry, and full bodied. They also own Delamotte and Salon.

Question 4

Peyrassol ‘Commanderie De Rose’

Answer 4

Rose
Provence, France
40% Grenache 30% Cinsault 15% Syrah 5% Mourvèdre 10% Vermentino

The nose is expressive and charming dominated by gooseberry and raspberry. The palette is dry and crisp with nice mineral drive.

Question 5

Bravium

Answer 5

Rose
Anderson Valley, California
Pinot Noir

This is a fresh and luscious rose made with Pinot Noir with notes of pink grapefruit, fresh strawberries, dried roses, and a touch of pomegranate with slight mineral to finish.

Question 6

Delaporte ‘Chavignol’ Sancerre

Answer 6

White
Loire Valley, France
Sauvignon Blanc

Pale gold with green hints. Very expressive, intense and complex nose with, kiwi fragrances, marigold, and a light vegetal touch. Soft and rounded with bright freshness on the palate. Well-balanced and harmonious, it ends with a clean, lingering finish.

Question 7

Ingrid Gross Gruner Vetliner

Answer 7

White
Weinviertel, Austria (Niederösterreich)
Gruner Vetliner

Notes of green apple, ripe lemon, and freshly cut pear with a touch of white pepper. It was firm mineral with brightness that finishes crisp and dry.

Question 8

Laroche ‘La Chevaliere’ Chardonnay

Answer 8

White
Languedoc-Roussillon (Pays d’Oc, France)
Chardonnay

Aged for 6 months in stainless steel, this wine has citrusy aromas on the nose, with yellow-fruit brightness on the palate. Apple, pears, white flowers, vanilla and apricot with a good balance of acidity and an aromatic finish.

Question 9

Post and Beam

Answer 9

White
Napa, California
Chardonnay

This Napa Chardonnay displays hints of lemon curd, creme brûlée, and white flowers on the nose with flavors of melon, passionfruit, and green apple all finishing with a creamy, buttery finish.

Question 10

Route Stock Pinot Noir

Answer 10

Red
Sonoma Coast, California
Pinot Noir

The wine has a vibrant medium-light Burgundy color with aromas of sweet red and black fruits (raspberry and blackberry), rosemary, and forest floor. The flavors are both light and brooding at the same time with the same raspberries and blackberries from the aroma along with notes of mushrooms, wild sage, and a touch of earth. The wine is medium-bodied, full of rich pinot noir flavor with a nice medium finish.

Question 11

Chateau Dame de Gaffeliere

Answer 11

Red
Saint-Emilion, France
90% Merlot 10% Cabernet Franc

The 2nd wine of Chateau La Gaffeliere, this wine is a younger style of Bordeaux showcasing notes of bell peppers, black currant, dark fruits, tobacco, and black pepper with a silky, velvety finish.

Question 12

Domaine Eden

Answer 12

Red
Santa Cruz Mountains, California
81% Cabernet Sauvignon 14% Merlot 2% Cabernet Franc 2% Petit Verdot 1% Malbec

This is the 2nd label from Mount Eden. It is a Bordeaux blend focusing on black plum, tobacco, dried herbs, mahogany, potpourri, and licorice. It is silky and plush with tremendous depth and structure.