Wine test Flashcards
Chardonnay
Full body
Flavor profile
- buttery
- Vanilla
- Creamy
Sauvignon Blanc
Medium Body
Flavor profile
- Citrus
-Green apple
Pinot Gris/Grigio
medium to light body
flavor profile
- Pear
- Nectarine
Pino Grigio is lighter bodied with more citrus and Pino Gris is sweeter and low acidity
Reisling
Light body
Flavor Profile
- fruity
- Floral
- Sweet to balance the acidity
Cabernet Sauvignon
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
Malbec
Full body,
medium tannins,
Flavor Profile
- blackberry, plum, chocolate
Doesn’t have a long finish
Merlot
- medium body, low-med tannins,
Flavor profile
black cherry, raspberry, oak - recommend to someone new to red wine
Pinot Noir
light body,
low tannins,
Flavor profile
cranberry, cherry, liquorice
- if you enjoy Pino Noir you’ll enjoy all the pinots
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne (Bottle Only) - France
-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
Dom Pérignon 2010 Champagne (Bottle Only) - France
- 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
See Ya Later ‘5 Senses’ Gewürztraminer 2018 - Okanagan falls, BC
- 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
Gray Monk Pinot Gris 2019 - Lake Country, BC
- 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.
Mansion House Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2019 - Marlborough, New Zealand
- Tangy citrus, tropical fruit, crispy finish
- Herbaceous notes pairs well with greens such as arugula
Burrowing Owl Pinot Gris 2019 (Bottle Only) - Oliver, BC
- 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.
Jaja Syrah 2019 - Roussillon, France
- soft, black fruit, hint of black pepper
- Pair with Robs Crispy Chicken Sandwich
William Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 - Central Coast, California
- 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
Red vs white vs rose
- red: red grapes, skin on
- rose: red grapes, some skin
- white: white grapes, no skin
Wine and climate
- warmer climate, riper fruit, more sugar, more alcohol can be made
** fuller bodied
Oak vs. stainless steel barrels
- Oak: impart vanilla butter, spice flavour
- Steel: neutral
** red wines mostly oaked
** full-bodied white wines oaked
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.
Chardonnay pairs with
butternut squash raviolli (think butter!)
Sauvignon Blanc pairs with…
rocket salad (think green!)
Pinot Gris/Grigio pairs with…
Tuna Stack (think fresh!)
Riesling pairs well with…
Crispy tofu bowl (think spice!)
Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with…
steak (think red meat!)
Malbec pairs well with…
Hunter Chicken (think earthy herbs!)
Merlot pairs well with…
bacon burger (think any meat!)
Pinot Noir pairs well with…
Grilled Dijon Salmon (think versatile!)
only red wine that could go with seafood.
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
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.
FOOD PAIRING: Mini Burgers
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 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 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)
cactus drink standards
30 second greet, 3 minute drink delivery, sales building
what does hops mean in beer
Give beer bitterness and aroma.
looking for clean and crisp wine with medium body
Sauvignon Blanc
