Wine Tasting Notes

Question 1

El Xamfrà ‘Mercat’ Brüt Cava
[Xarello, Macabeo, Parellada]
Penedés, Spain

Answer 1

Toasty, Nutty,

Dry, Smaller Bubbles

Question 2

Bisol ‘Jeio’ Brüt Prosecco
[Glera]
Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Italy

Answer 2

Crisp, Citrusy, Bright,

Dry, Larger Bubbles

Question 3

Cantine Maschio Sparkling Rosé
[Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Raboso]
2015, Treviso, Veneto, Italy

Answer 3

fresh strawberry/raspberry, rose petals,

barely off-dry, Fine bubbles

Question 4

Hecht & Bannier Rosé
[Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah]
2015, Côtes de Provence, France

Answer 4

Light body, Fresh red fruits, Herbacious Notes,

Tangy, Dry

Question 5

La Rivolta ‘Le Mongolfiere a San Bruno’ Rosé
[Aglianico]
2012, Taburno, Campania, Italy

Answer 5

Medium bodied, juicy fruit, dried flowers, dry mineral finish, complex, dry but juicy

Question 6

Sartarelli Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico
[Verdicchio]
2014, Marche, Italy

Answer 6

Light body, but structured, High Acid, grass, citrus, subtle almond finish, dry

Question 7

Puiatti ‘Vuj’ Friulano

2014, Friuli, Italy

Answer 7

Light Body, clean, lively; notes of apple and peach; dry; more fruit than Sartarelli Verdicchio

Question 8

Tiefenbrunner
[Pinot Grigio]
2014, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Answer 8

Light body, Citrus, apple/pear, brilliant acidity, dry, crisp, mineral-driven finish

Question 9

Chateau Thieuley Bordeaux Blanc
[Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon]
2014, Bordeaux, France

Answer 9

Light-med body, Crisp grapefruit, pineapple, subtle grass, dry, snappy finish

Question 10

Statti Mantonico

2013, Calabria, Italy

Answer 10

Med body, complex nose; apple cider, lemon, spice; SUBTLE TANNIN, but still fresh; acacia-aged

Question 11

Librandi ‘Critone’ Val di Neto
[Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc]
2013, Calabria, Italy

Answer 11

Med Body, apple, peach, wildflowers, fresh cut grass; dry, crisp, rich, complex

Question 12

Castello Monaci ‘Acante’
[Fiano]
2014, Salento, Italy

Answer 12

Med Body, perfumed/fruity nose; pineapple, honey, melon, hazelnut, fresh, dry but fruity

Question 13

Weingut Robert Weil ‘Kabinett Tradition’
[Riesling]
2014, Rheingau, Germany

Answer 13

Med-full Body, citrus, Subtly sweet balanced w/ bright acid; slight bubble

Question 14

Joseph Drouhin Pouilly-Vinzelles
[Chardonnay]
2014, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France

Answer 14

Full body, Subtle oak, peach, wildflower, almond; intense, rich, elegant, complex, dry

Question 15

Wente Vineyards ‘Morning Fog’
[Chardonnay]
2014, Livermore Valley, California

Answer 15

Full body, Heavy oak, fresh-churned butter; pear, pineapple, vanilla, honeysuckle, dry

Question 16

Elio Perrone ‘Sourgal’
[Moscato d’Asti]
2014, Piedmont, Italy [375 ml]

Answer 16

Subtle, but lively bubbles, peaches and pears, honeyed sweetness

Question 17

Pico Maccario ‘ Lavignone’
[Barbera d’Asti]
2014, Piedmont, Italy

Answer 17

Light-Med body, tangy cherry, bright acid, subtle baking spice, low tannin

Question 18

Lucchetti Lacrima di Morro d’Alba
[Lacrima]
2014 Marche, Italy

Answer 18

Light-Med body, dried exotic flowers, peppercorn, wild berries; balanced acid, low tannin

Question 19

Sass Pinot Noir

2013, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Answer 19

Light-Med body, intense/ripe black fruits, forestfloor, silky tannins, great acidity

Question 20

Principe Corsini ‘Le Corti’ Chianti Classico
[Sangiovese]
2012, Tuscany, Italy

Answer 20

Med body, Tart Red Fruits, violets, thyme, brilliant acid, textured, but soft tannin

Question 21

Il Poggione Rosso di Montalcino
[Sangiovese]
2013, Tuscany, Italy

Answer 21

Med body, ripe red cherries, roses, smoke, spice, tobacco, high acid, grippy tannins

Question 22

Tenute Piccini “Memoro’
[Primitivo, Montepulciano, Nero d’Avola, Merlot del Veneto]
NV, Italy

Answer 22

Med-Full body blend, jammy black fruits, fig, subtle cinnamon, pepper, fleshy tannin

Question 23

Orin Swift Locations ‘I-2’
[Negroamaro, Nero D’Avola, Barbera]
2012, Italy

Answer 23

Med-Full body, jammy plum and black cherry, wild herbs, licorice; dry, smooth finish and tannin

Question 24

Il Fauno di Arcanum
[Merlot, Cabernet F, Cabernet S, Sangiovese]
2011, Tuscany, Italy

Answer 24

Full body, Ripe plum, cassis, blueberry, subtle spice, green tobacco, cedar, silky tannin

Question 25

Summers Estate “Andriana’s Cuvee” Cabernet Sauvignon

2013, Napa-Sonoma, California

Answer 25

Full body, Ripe Blackberry and black cherry, cigar box, vanilla, stuctured, integrated tannin

Question 26

Produttori del Barbaresco
[Nebbiolo]
2013, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy

Answer 26

Med-full body, fresh ripe Red fruit, slight tar, roses, Anise, High Minerality, assertive tannin