wine descriptions- white

Question 1

• more dry, crisp flavor clean, zesty

grape: pinot grigio- green apple, pear, citrus

pair with: shellfish, light pastas, cream based sauce

Answer 1

Pighin pinot grigio, Friuli IT

Question 2

• mineral, vibrant, floral, light to med bodied, crisp acidity subtle creaminess

grape: carricante- lemon, apple, saline minerality

pair with: grilled or baked seafood, grilled veggies or herbal flavors

Answer 2

Alta Mora, etna bianco, sicily italy

Question 3

• oaky, tropical, more textured

grape: sav blanc- tropical fruit, citrus, oak

pair with: creme, pork, chicken

Answer 3

Aperture Barrell fermented, Sauvignon blanc

Question 4

• zesty, grapefruit, ripe pear, mineral

grape: sauvignon blanc- herbal, citrus, green fruit

pair with: seafoods, light poultry dishes

Answer 4

jean paul balland, sancerre, FR

Question 5

• pure, chalky, crisp

grape: chardonnay- green apple, lemon, flint

pair with: shellfish, light chicken, light salads
not buttery, instead higher acidity, lactic like greek yogurt

med bodied
chablis = burgundy, FR

Answer 5

Domain Vocoret, Chablis, FR

Question 6

• rich, creamy, ripe apple, ripe pear, toasty oak, butter

grape: chardonnay- oak, pear, apple

pair with: LOBSTER, scallop buttery fish, roast chicken/ creamy dishes

Answer 6

Ramey, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CA