Wine Tasting Notes 4.10.19 Flashcards

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Nikolaihof Gruner Veltliner Hefeabzug

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Nikolaihof is oldest wine estate in Austria, dating back 2000 years

Wachau, Austria

100% Gruner Veltliner

“On the lees” extended contact for creamy texture

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Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol Rosé “Nuances”

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Comte henri de saint-victor and family since 1975

Famous for fine, supple and fragrant wines

Eastern Provence, France

Overlooking the Mediterranean

100% Mourvèdre

Aged in toasted oak casks

Salty, funky

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Bucci Rosso Piceno “Pongelli”

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Ampelo Bucci

Name is Greek for “vines”

Making wines since 1700s

Le March, Central Italy

50% Montepulciano and 50% Sangiovese

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El Maestro Sierra Amontillado “12 Anos”

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El Maestro Sierra famous producer in Spain

Known for having some of the oldest soleras (up to 100 yrs)

Jerez, Sherry, Spain

100% Palomino

Cool temperatures allow for vigorous flor growth for year round presence

1st bodega to be ran by a woman

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2015 Closerie des Alisiers Marsannay Vieilles Vignes

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Stephane Brocard

Started producing in 2007

Marsannay, France - known for high quality wines

100% Pinot Noir

His philosophy is to craft wines of purity, fruit and freshness

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Clos du Mont-Olivet Chateauneuf-du-Pape

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Ran by esteemed Sabon family

History traces back to 1547

Chateauneuf du Pape, France

80% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 6% Mourvèdre 4% cinsault

Made in a traditional style, partial destemming, crushing, fermenting in concrete and aging in large foudres

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Saracco Moscato d’Asti

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Paul Sarocco

Family owned since 1900s

Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont, Italy

Moscato Bianco

Known for producing moscato of the greatest finesse and finest perfumes

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