Wine Test Flashcards
Define Body
perception of weight in wine. The way wine feels in your mouth.
Define Tannins
compounds that create a dry, puckering sensation. More mouthfeel than flavor.
Define Acidity
mouthwatering sensation. Ranges from soft/light to crisp/bright.
Define Dry
wines that are not sweet.
What are some tips for pairing food and wine?
- Match the weight of the wine with the weight of the dish
- Strongest flavour on plate should match strength of the wine
- Fish clashes with tannic reds (metallic)
- Acidic or oily dishes pair well with light whites and fruity low tannin reds
- sweet/spicy foods pair with off-dry, light, fruity whites and ripe, juicy low tannin reds
- high tannin red with meaty stuff
- dessert wines sweeter than dessert.
Define Oaked
when a wine is aged in oak barrels. Toasty, vanilla, butter, spice.
Define intensity
how fast the aromas and flavours hit your sense of smell and taste buds
Define sweetness
about how the wine tastes not about the amount of sugar in wine. you want the wine to be as sweet or sweeter than the food.
List some key descriptors for Chardonnay
can be oaked or unoaked. Body: full Aroma + flavours: - buttery - vanilla - creamy
Chardonnay pairs with…
butternut squash raviolli (think butter!)
List some key descriptors for Sauvignon Blanc
clean + crisp Body: medium Aroma + flavours: - citrus - green apple
Sauvignon Blanc pairs with…
rocket salad (think green!)
List some key descriptors for Pinot Gris/Grigio
neutral wine Body: med-light Aroma + flavours: - pear - nectarine
Pinot Gris/Grigio pairs with…
Tuna Stack (think fresh!)
List some key descriptors for Riesling
on the sweeter side. Body: light Aroma + flavours: - fruity - floral
Riesling pairs well with…
Crispy tofu bowl (think spice!)
List some key descriptors for Cabernet Sauvignon
big & bold. Body: full Tannins: high Aroma + flavours: - black cherry - black currant - oak
Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with…
steak (think red meat!)
List some key descriptors for Malbec
affordable alt to cab sav Body: full Tannins: med Aroma + flavours: - Blackberry - Plum - Chocolate
Malbec pairs well with…
Hunter Chicken (think earthy herbs!)
List some key descriptors for Merlot
balanced and smooth Body: med tannins: low-med Aroma + flavour: - black cherry - raspberry - oak
Merlot pairs well with…
bacon burger (think any meat!)
List some key descriptors for Pinot Noir
any occasion wine Body: light Tannins: Low Aroma + Flavours: - Cran - Cherry - Licorice
Pinot Noir pairs well with…
Grilled Dijon Salmon (think versatile!)
only red wine that could go with seafood.
What small 200ml bottle of prosecco do we offer?
BOTTEGA IL VINO DEI POETI PROSECCO
Veneto, Italy
Dry, zesty and elegant
Aroma + Flavour: apple, pear, citrus and a refreshing finish
Food Pairing: alone or spicy food.
What other sparkling do we offer by the bottle?
VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN BRUT (Champagne, France)
DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE (Champagne, France)
A guest would like a wine recommendation to pair with The Burger. What wine would you recommend and why? Include the winery, grape varietal and country.
Anothonij Rupert Protea Merlot.
why: Medium bodied, and the tannins would not overpower the strongest flavour on the burger.
Winery: Darling and Paarl
Grape varietal: Protea Merlot
Country: South Africa
Please recommend a wine to pair with the Millionaire’s Cut. Include the winery, grape varietal and country.
Punch in the Face Shiraz
why: Millionaire cut is the fanciest steak on the menu. Punch in the Face has very strong flavours that would match the weight of the meal.
Winery: McLaren Vale
Grape: Syrah Grape
Country: Australia
What wine would you recommend with the Tuna Poke Bowl?
Monvin Pinot Grigio
why? easy drinking crisp and refreshing like the tuna poke bowl.
Please describe the Monvin Pinot Grigio, including aroma/palate.
easy-drinking, crisp and refreshing.
Aroma + flavour: citrus and juicy pear notes with refreshing acidity
Please describe the Monvin Cabernet, including aroma/palate.
easy, fresh and fruity
Aroma + flavour: soft fruit - light and easy to drink.
Cactus’s only unoaked red wine.
Name 1 Old World red wine we sell by the glass, with its region and grape varietal.
closest thing is VIÑA ZACO TEMPRANILLO 2016
A new-world expression of an old-world favorite.
Grape: Tempranillo
country: Rioja, Spain
Name 1 California red wine we sell by the glass and its grape varietal.
WILLIAM HILL CENTRAL COAST CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Grape Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
What Pinot Noir do we offer?
ORIGEN RESERVA PINOT NOIR
CRATER RIM PINOT NOIR
Name at least 2 red wines and 2 white wines from the Cellar List. Include the grape varietal and origin.
RED:
1) CALERA PINOT NOIR
Grape: pinot noir
origin: Central Coast, California
2) LINGUA FRANCA PINOT NOIR
Grape: pinot noir
origin: Williamette Valley, Oregon
WHITE:
1) MAC FORBES CHARDONNAY Grape: chardonnay
origin: Yarra Valley, Australia
2) TALBOTT SLEEPY HOLLOW CHARDONNAY
grape: chardonnay
origin: Monterey, California)
What is a Super Tuscan?
“Super Tuscan” is a term used to describe red wines from Tuscany that may include non-indigenous grapes, particularly Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah.
“What would you suggest for a fruity glass of white wine?”
PORTAL DA CALCADA RESERVA VINHO VERDE (Northwest, Portugal)
Fresh and fruity with vibrant acidity and a delicate fizz on the palate
“I’m looking for an easy drinking, light bodied glass of white wine.” Please include the country of origin.
SPEARHEAD RIESLING (Kelowna, BC) or
SELBACH ‘FISH LABEL’ RIESLING (Mosel, Germany)
“What red wine would you recommend to go with my Hunter Chicken?”
CIRCUS MALBEC (Mendoza, Argentina)
Dark and full-bodied with rich flavours of black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, espresso and baking spice
“Which big, bold red wine do you recommend by the glass?”
PUNCH IN THE FACE SHIRAZ (McLaren Vale, Australia)
What Dessert Wine do we carry? How many ounces are in a glass?
WARRE’S OTIMA 10 YEAR OLD TAWNY PORT (Duoro, Portugal)
2 ounces
Monvin Cabernet 2019 (Veneto, Italy)
DESCRIPTION: Easy, fresh and fruity
AROMA/PALATE Soft fruit -light and easy to drink
FOOD PAIRING: Mini Burgers
HAYWIRE GAMAY 2018 (Summerland, BC)
DESCRIPTION: Juicy, light and easy drinking BC red
AROMA/PALATE: Ripe strawberries and raspberries with gentle tannins and a lengthy finish
FOOD PAIRING: Mini Burgers
ORIGEN RESERVA PINOT NOIR 2018 (Leyda Valley, Chile)
DESCRIPTION: Sophisticated new world Pinot from one of Chile’s most vibrant winemaking regions
AROMA/PALATE: Strawberry, sour cherry and earthy notes with soft tannings and a smooth finish.
FOOD PAIRING: Prawn Spaghettini
CRATER RIM PINOT NOIR 2020 (bottle only) (Canterbury, New Zealand)
DESCRIPTION: delicate, soft and fruity
Aroma: raspberry, red cherry, violets and sweet herbs with a long, linger finish
Food pairing: salmon modern bowl
