Wine By The Glass

Question 0

‘11 PIP Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, CA

Answer 0

Subtle oak treatment, elegant Chardonnay.  Good first corse wine.  
Color: light straw
Body: med
Nose: moss, oak, mineral 
Taste: acidic, tropical, some oak
Parings: chicken, mussels,

Question 1

‘12 0.C.D. Sauvignon Blanc, Marlboro , NZ

Answer 1

Text book Sauv. Blanc from this Region
C: light straw
Body: light
Nose: fruity
Taste: acidic, stone fruit, berry,         steal, 
Parings: cheese, scallops, fish

Question 2

‘12 Painted Wolf. Chenin Blanc from South Africa

Answer 2

Not Vouvray, but a more new world expression from S. Africa.  
Color: straw
Body: Med
Nose: sweet, acidic, apricot 
Taste: acidic, some wood, 
Parings: chicken, pork, good all around

Question 3

‘10 Roots Riesling, Willamette Valley, OR

Answer 3

Dry (Alsacian) Style (still touch sweet), minerally focused and complex. For the non Riesling drinker
Color: light straw
Body: light
Nose: light, smells dryer
Taste: grape, acid, peach, semi-dry, 
Parings: cheese, food wine