Wine Test Flashcards
1
Q
Sparkling 4+1
A
- Piper Sonoma
- Sonomo County
- 11
- Zardetto
- Veneto
- 11.5
-
Gerard Bertrand (C.D.L.R.)
- Languedoc
- 12
-
Michele Chiarlo
- Piedmont
- 12
- Tattinger “La Francaise”
- Champagne
- 25
2
Q
Sauvignon Blanc
A
- Martin Ray
- Sonoma County
- 8
-
St Supery
- Sonoma Valley
- 9
3
Q
Chardonay
A
-
Noble Vine “446”
- Napa Valley
- 9
-
Hess Collection
- Napa Valley
- 12
-
Cakebread
- Napa Valley
- 21
-
Domaine Ferret
- Pouilly-Fuisse
- 15
- Kistler “Les Noisetiers”
- Sonoma Coast
- 25
4
Q
Rose
A
-
Halter Ranch
- Granache/Syrah
- Paso Robles
- 9
5
Q
Mixed
A
- Bollini
- PG
- Alto Adige
- 8.5
- Hiedler “Loess”
- Gruner Veltliner
- Kamptal, Austria
- 13
- Clean Slate
- Riesling
- Mosel, Germany
- 9
-
Pierre Sparr “One”
- **Muscat/Riesling **
- Alsace, France’
- 9.5
6
Q
Pinot Noir (6)
A
- Angeline
- California
- 9.75
-
Martin Ray
- Sonoma County
- 11
- Mossback
- Russian River
- 13
-
Artesa
- Sonoma Valley
- 15
- WillaKenzie
- Willamatte Valley
- 18
-
Foley
- Sta Rita Hills
- 20
7
Q
Cabernet Sauvignon (7)
A
- 337
- Lodi
- 11
- Black Stallion
- Napa Valley
- 14.5
- Sequoia Grove
- Napa Valley
- 18
- Emblem
- Napa Valley
- 22
- Levendi “Sweet Water”
- Napa Valley
- 22
-
Hall
- Alexander Valley
- 24
-
Silver Oak
- Alexander Valley
- 30
8
Q
Mix of Red
A
-
Catena (Malbec)
- Mendoza
- 15
- Massimo (Malbec)
- Mendoza
- 9
- St Francis (Merlot)
- Sonoma County
- 9
- Bianchi (Red Zin)
- Sonoma County
- 12
- The Boyz (Syrah)
- Paso Robles
- 11
- Biodi Santi “Sassoalloro” (sangiovese)
- Tuscany, Italy
- 18
9
Q
Gerard Bertrand (C.D.L.R.)
A
- Brut, Cremant de Limoux Rose
- Languedoc, France
- $12
- 70 Chard; 20 Chenin Blanc; 10 Pinot Noir
- Nose
- floral, strawberry, raspberry, and pear
- Taste
- Citrus, Red berryies, a little minerality, crisp clean finish
- Nicely priced, elegant and well structured.
- delicate fruit aromas
- balanced acidity from the Chenin blanc,
- and the pale salmon hue from the pinot noir.
- Subtle bouquet with floral notes, faint scents of strawberry, raspberry and pear
- citrus, red berry fruit, brioche, and nuances of minerality on the crisp, clean lingering finish.
- A delightful aperitif and delicious pairing with foie gras, oysters, shellfish, grilled or smoked fish, truffled cheeses and desserts
10
Q
Michele Chiarlo (Sweet)
A
- Moscato D’Asti, NV
- Piedmont Italy
- 12
- Nose
- Spring day, fresh, sweet
- Flavor
- floral, apricots
- Food
- Michele Chiarlo Nivole is a darling of a Moscato; fresh, sweet and delicate; lots of apricots and flowers here.
- Food Pairing
- downright delicious with apple desserts, fresh berries, summer salads, meringue pies, peach cobbler, hazelnut desserts and lemon-poppy breads and cakes.
- While dessert is Moscato’s forte, cheese courses, charcuterie or antipasto plates can be perfect pairings for Moscato d’Asti wines. Its versatility, with a definitive balance of sweet and acidity, and the lower alcohol also make Moscato an ideal aperitif candidate, though it has certainly earned its stripes as the wine world’s most fashionable brunch-time guest as well.
11
Q
St Supery Sauvignon Blanc
A
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Sonoma Valley
- 9
- Nose
- Grapefruit aromas, green lime
- Flavor
- grapefruit, guava, lemon zest
- This Sauvignon Blanc presents a brilliant shade of pale yellow speared by youthful streaks of green. The vintage of 2011 provided generous grapefruit aromas coupled with green lime, kiwi and a subtle zest of caper. Flavors are rich with grapefruit, guava and a lemon zest citrus combination. The wine is rich, vibrant and generous, yet elegant with a terrific crisp finish.The St Supery Sauvignon Blanc exhibits grassy, dried herbal flavors; medium bodied and firm on the palate.
- Food Pairing
- In general, the high acidity of Sauvignon Blanc has the ability to make most foods shine, much as lemon complements many dishes.
- Good with salty food
- Acidity also balances out salty and cured foods.
12
Q
Noble Vine “446” Chardonnay
A
- Chardonnay
- Napa Valley
- $9
- Nose
- Apples and peach pies
- Flavor
- Silky, yet dry medium body, ripe pineapple and angel food cake
- Aromas of apple and peach pies with a silky fruity-yet dry medium body and a juicy ripe pineapple and angel food cake finish. Very tasty and charming choice for a get-together wine.
13
Q
Hess Collection Chardonnay 2011
A
- Chardonnay
- Napa Valley
- $12
- Critics:”Offers a spicy, persistent, Muscat-like edge, with green pear and subtle melon notes.
- “Aromas of pear and citrus, highlighting lemon and lime, are followed on the palate with pineapple and tropical fruit flavors. Medium-bodied and refreshing, a subtle oak toast balances acidity, resulting in a wine crafted in a modern, fruit-forward style, wonderful to enjoy on its own as an apéritif, or with a wide array of dishes across many cuisines.” —winemaker
14
Q
Cakebread Chardonnay 2012
A
- Chardonnay
- Napa Valley
- 21
- Our 2011 Napa Valley Chardonnay opens with fresh, creamy aromas of ripe pear, apple and citrus, with light butter, yeast and spicy oak tones adding complexity. The wine’s rich, focused, green apple, melon and guava flavors are nicely balanced by fresh acidity and a piquant mineral tone. Both mouthfilling and elegant, this quintessential Napa Valley Chardonnay is delectable now, but it will develop even greater complexity with another 5-8 years’ bottle age
15
Q
Domaine Ferret Chardonnay 2012
A
- Pouilly-Fuisse, France
- $15
- Nose
- toasted muffin, floral and mineral
- Flavor
- herbs, flowers, and mineral w/ apple fruit balance
- From a vineyard that lies on a hillside part facing east, part south. Plenty of oak character here, plenty of butter and light toasted muffin notes, but that beautiful delicacy of light floral and mineral notes too. The palate has superb line and length, the lime of the acidity and the taut structure of the mineral and apple fruit is linear and deliciously flecked with flowers and herbs. 92/100
