Wine Flavors

Question 1

Veuve Cliquout

Answer 1

Crisp
Clean
High Quality

Madame Cliquot was responsible for “Pupitre” which is the rotating of the bottle during the productions process

Question 2

E’tolie

Answer 2

Full Body
Rich
Vibrant

Is part of the Moet Hennesy : Louis Vuitton Corporation

Question 3

Lonaglois, Cheatu

Answer 3

Dry
More Fruit Forward

The winery has now been acquired by Bollinger

Question 4

I’Alycastre

Answer 4

Fruit Forward
Red Cherry and Cranberry Armoas

The vineyards of this winery date back to 600BC

Question 5

William Fevre - Chardonay

Answer 5

Light
Citrus Nodes
Brioche Aromas

The family of this producer has been in the region for more than 250 years

Question 6

Ramey - Chardonay

Answer 6

Oaky
Vannila
Buttery

David Ramey is considered one of the most talented wine makers in the US having graduated from UC Davis

Question 7

Duckhorn - Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 7

Crisp Finish
Grapefruit and Citrus Aromas

This Blanc/Semillion emulates the style of white bordeaux

Question 8

Dr Loosen - Riesling

Answer 8

Off Dry
Melon, Meyer Lemon, Green Apple Aromas

Blue Slate referes to the Denovian Blue slate found in the Mosel River

Question 9

Scarbolo - Pinot Grigio

Answer 9

Crisp
Unripe Peach, Melon, Green Apple Aromas

The winery uses hand harvesting and organic viticulture to produce superior quality Pinot Grigios

Question 10

Protea - Chenin Blanc

Answer 10

Light, Crisp, Very Clean

Green Apple and Light Citrus Aromas - No Oak

Protea is named after South Africa’s National Flower

Question 11

Patz and Hall - Pinot Noir

Answer 11

Fruit Forward

By focusing exclusively on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, P&H has become a standout name among CA wineries

Question 12

St. Innocent Winery - Pinot Noir

Answer 12

Earth Tones

The breeze from the Pacific Ocean allows the production of superior quality wines from St. Innocent

Question 13

Le’Ecole 41 - Merlot

Answer 13

Dry
Red and Black Fruits

7 Hills Vineyard was named “One of the best Vineyards in the World” in 2004 by Wine and Spirits Magazine

Question 14

Syrah - Hill Family

Answer 14

Dry, Rich, Spicy
Red Fruit, Black Pepper, Strawberry Jam

A single vineyard offering that only produces 1000 Cases/year

Question 15

Neyers - Zinfandel

Answer 15

Not Dry
Very Fruit Forward

In 2002, Wine and Spirits Magazine named Neyers Vineyards the Artisan Winery of the year

Question 16

Cabernet - Trinchero

Answer 16

Dry Finish
Dark Fruit
Vanilla and All Spice

Named in honor of Mario Trinchero

Question 17

Cabernet - Nickel and Nickel

Answer 17

Full Body
Red and Black Fruits
Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Vanilla

Nickel and Nickel specializes in single vineyard, single varietal expressions

Question 18

Malbec - Renacer

Answer 18

Rich and Fruit Forward
Blueberry Blackberry, Cherry

All vineyards utilized are over 50 years old

Question 19

Numanthia - Tempranillo

Answer 19

Dry
Most tannin - highest level of dryness

Toro is a little known region specializing in Tempranillo, which goes by Tinto de Toro