Wine test

Question 1

Chardonnay

Answer 1

Full body
Flavor profile
- buttery
- Vanilla
- Creamy

Question 2

Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 2

Medium Body
Flavor profile
- Citrus
-Green apple

Question 3

Pinot Gris/Grigio

Answer 3

medium to light body
flavor profile
- Pear
- Nectarine
Pino Grigio is lighter bodied with more citrus and Pino Gris is sweeter and low acidity

Question 4

Reisling

Answer 4

Light body
Flavor Profile
- fruity
- Floral
- Sweet to balance the acidity

Question 5

Cabernet Sauvignon

Answer 5

Full body, high tannins,
Flavor Profile
- black cherry, black currant, oak
- The william hill central coast cab sauv gets its has a hint of vanilla which comes from the wine aging in the oak

Question 6

Malbec

Answer 6

Full body,
medium tannins,
Flavor Profile
- blackberry, plum, chocolate
Doesn’t have a long finish

Question 7

Merlot

Answer 7

• medium body, low-med tannins,
  Flavor profile
  black cherry, raspberry, oak
• recommend to someone new to red wine

Question 8

Pinot Noir

Answer 8

light body,
low tannins,
Flavor profile
cranberry, cherry, liquorice
- if you enjoy Pino Noir you’ll enjoy all the pinots

Question 9

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne (Bottle Only) - France

Answer 9

-White Blend
- Apple, pear, toast with brioche
- Pair with: spicy food, would be good with the Szechuan lettuce wraps because of the spicy yogurt dressing and korean chili sauce or the spicy chicken

Question 10

Dom Pérignon 2010 Champagne (Bottle Only) - France

Answer 10

• Citrus, tropical fruits, mint, lemon
• Beautifully integrated but firm acidity
• July and August of 2010 came with rain. The combination of the humidity and heat allowed the perfect condition for the vines to nourish the grapes of pinot noir and chardonnay. It is a blend of 54% chardonnay and 46% Pinot noir.
• Pair with: salty foods. Salt and fat tend to coat the palate while champagne bubbles break theses flavours up. Foods with texture mimic the wines bubbly nature and make the experience more enjoyable. This would pair well with any of our Sushi rolls as the soy glaze will provide the salt and the texture will come from toppings such as yam curls and crispy taro

Question 11

See Ya Later ‘5 Senses’ Gewürztraminer 2018 - Okanagan falls, BC

Answer 11

• lychee, melons, crisp, off-dry
• Pairs well with oily fish and strong sauces with a mustardy touch. This would pair perfectly with the soy-dijon salmon and would also pair well with the thai green curry with prawns

Question 12

Gray Monk Pinot Gris 2019 - Lake Country, BC

Answer 12

• Refreshing, Melon, Peach
• Gray monk was the first to plant the Pinot Gris vine in Canada and the founder originally came from austria so the Austrian name for pinot gris translates to “grey monk” which is where the winery got its name.

Question 13

Mansion House Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2019 - Marlborough, New Zealand

Answer 13

• Tangy citrus, tropical fruit, crispy finish
• Herbaceous notes pairs well with greens such as arugula

Question 14

Burrowing Owl Pinot Gris 2019 (Bottle Only) - Oliver, BC

Answer 14

• pear, apple, honeysuckle
• Pairs well with seafood, chicken, and nuts so I would recommend the raincoast greens with either chicken or salmon. The spicy pecans will pair well acidity of the wine as well as the lemon thyme vinaigrette will complement.

Question 15

Jaja Syrah 2019 - Roussillon, France

Answer 15

• soft, black fruit, hint of black pepper
• Pair with Robs Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Question 16

William Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 - Central Coast, California

Answer 16

• full, fruit forward, dark cherry, cassis, plum , vanilla notes
• full, fruit forward, dark cherry, cassis, plum , vanilla notes
• Pairs well with any steak and great with mushrooms. I would recommend the Four mushroom steak

Question 17

Red vs white vs rose

Answer 17

• red: red grapes, skin on
• rose: red grapes, some skin
• white: white grapes, no skin

Question 18

Wine and climate

Answer 18

• warmer climate, riper fruit, more sugar, more alcohol can be made
  ** fuller bodied

Question 19

Oak vs. stainless steel barrels

Answer 19

• Oak: impart vanilla butter, spice flavour
• Steel: neutral
  ** red wines mostly oaked
  ** full-bodied white wines oaked

Question 20

Define Body

Answer 20

perception of weight in wine. The way wine feels in your mouth.

Question 21

Define Tannins

Answer 21

compounds that create a dry, puckering sensation. More mouthfeel than flavor.

Question 22

Define Acidity

Answer 22

mouthwatering sensation. Ranges from soft/light to crisp/bright.

Question 23

Define Dry

Answer 23

wines that are not sweet

Question 24

What are some tips for pairing food and wine?

Answer 24

• 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.

Question 25

Chardonnay pairs with

Answer 25

butternut squash raviolli (think butter!)

Question 26

Sauvignon Blanc pairs with…

Answer 26

rocket salad (think green!)

Question 27

Pinot Gris/Grigio pairs with…

Answer 27

Tuna Stack (think fresh!)

Question 28

Riesling pairs well with…

Answer 28

Crispy tofu bowl (think spice!)

Question 29

Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with…

Answer 29

steak (think red meat!)

Question 30

Malbec pairs well with…

Answer 30

Hunter Chicken (think earthy herbs!)

Question 31

Merlot pairs well with…

Answer 31

bacon burger (think any meat!)

Question 32

Pinot Noir pairs well with…

Answer 32

Grilled Dijon Salmon (think versatile!)
only red wine that could go with seafood.

Question 33

Please recommend a wine to pair with the Millionaire’s Cut. Include the winery, grape varietal and country.

Answer 33

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

Question 34

Please describe the Monvin Pinot Grigio, including aroma/palate.

Answer 34

easy-drinking, crisp and refreshing.
Aroma + flavour: citrus and juicy pear notes with refreshing acidity

Question 35

Please describe the Monvin Cabernet, including aroma/palate.

Answer 35

easy, fresh and fruity
Aroma + flavour: soft fruit - light and easy to drink.
Cactus’s only unoaked red wine.
FOOD PAIRING: Mini Burgers

Question 36

Name 1 California red wine we sell by the glass and its grape varietal.

Answer 36

WILLIAM HILL CENTRAL COAST CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Grape Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 37

What is a Super Tuscan?

Answer 37

“Super Tuscan” is a term used to describe red wines from Tuscany that may include non-indigenous grapes, particularly Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah.

Question 38

“What red wine would you recommend to go with my Hunter Chicken?”

Answer 38

CIRCUS MALBEC (Mendoza, Argentina)
Dark and full-bodied with rich flavours of black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, espresso and baking spice

Question 39

“Which big, bold red wine do you recommend by the glass?”

Answer 39

PUNCH IN THE FACE SHIRAZ (McLaren Vale, Australia)

Question 40

cactus drink standards

Answer 40

30 second greet, 3 minute drink delivery, sales building

Question 41

what does hops mean in beer

Answer 41

Give beer bitterness and aroma.

Question 42

looking for clean and crisp wine with medium body

Answer 42

Sauvignon Blanc