Wine by the glass

Question 1

Riesling

Answer 1

J. & H.A. Strub
“Soil to Sol”
Mosel, Germany 2012
Very sweet, peaches and melon

Question 2

Albarino

Answer 2

Martin Codax
Rias Baixas, Spain 2011
Limestone and citrus on the nose
Smooth, sweet finish, crisp, pear, apple
pairs well with seafood

Question 3

Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 3

Kim Crawford
Marlborough, New Zealand 2012
Grassy and earthy to the nose
Grapefruit, passion fruit, dry finish

Question 4

Pinot Gris

Answer 4

La Crema
Monterey, California 2012
Crisp apple on the nose
smooth, well balanced dry wine, light finish, apple and mineral notes

Question 5

Blend (White)

Answer 5

Anselmi
'San Vincenzo' Veneto, Italy 2012
passion fruit on the nose
Very bright, well balanced.  Apple, melon, lemon blossom.
80% Garganega, 10% Chard, 10% Sauv blanc

Question 6

Brouilly

Answer 6

Regis Champier
Beaujolais, France 2009
Raisiny, very dry, tannic

Question 7

Vacqueyras

Answer 7

Domaine Du Grapillon D'Or
Rhone Valley, France 2011
80% Grenache, 20% Syrah
Peppery and tannic on the nose
Earthy, soil

Question 8

Merlot

Answer 8

Paso Creek
Paso Robles, California 2011
Velvety cherries, toasty on the nose
Dark cherries and chocolate

Question 9

Malbec

Answer 9

Terrazas De Los Andes
‘Reserve’, Mendoza, Argentina 2011
Oak Aged
Black cherries, raisins, vanilla, caramel, toasty nose. Round, ripe tannins.

Question 10

Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 10

Louis M. Martini
Sonoma County, California 2011
Green pepper on the nose
Smoky, light tannins

Question 11

Rose Blend

Answer 11

Chateau De Roquefort
Grele, Vin de Pays de Mediterranee, France 2012
Strawberries on the nose
Very dry; raspberries.