Wines

Question 1

EDEN CANYON, “Jolie”, Bordeaux Blend, 2009/10

Answer 1

medium bodied, soft tannins, balanced, blueberry, chocolate, cassis

Question 2

EDEN CANYON, Cabernet, Paso Robles, 2010

Answer 2

bold & rich with hints of cherry, raspberry, tbacco & fairly strong tannons

Question 3

ANDELUNA, Malbac, Mendoza, Argentina, 2012

Answer 3

Cassis, raspberry, plum, blackberry. Hint of vanilla. Robust & velvety

Question 4

TAFT STREET, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2012

Answer 4

medium body, elegant, complex, delicate

Question 5

GRAZIANO, Zinfandel, Mendocino County, 2010

Answer 5

full body, rich yet balanced acidity. Dark fruit, spicy sandalwood, subtle earthiness

Question 6

ONE HOPE, Merlot, Napa/Sonoma, 2012

Answer 6

medium body, bright cherry, silky finish

Question 7

GLORIA FERRER, Blanc de Blancs, Carneros

Answer 7

rich creamy texture, asian pear, lemon blossom, tangerine

Question 8

WILLIAM HILL, Chardonnay, Central Coast, 2012

Answer 8

medium body, clean, soft finish. Tropical fruit, toasted oak, vanilla

Question 9

ESTANCIA, Chardonnay, Monterey, 2011

Answer 9

tropical fruit, soft, creamy finish

Question 10

SONOMA CUTRER, Chardonnay, Russian River, 2012

Answer 10

medium body, tropical fruit, hint of minerality; buttery smooth finish.

Question 11

CA’ DEL SARTO, Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy, 2012

Answer 11

crisp fruit & acidity, lemon, kiwi, melon, honey, fig, smooth finish

Question 12

DASHE, Riesling, McFadden Farm, Potter Valley, CA 2012

Answer 12

dry, balanced riesling, stone fruit, peach, nectarine; mineral, earthy finish. Dry for a riesling

Question 13

BODEGA EMINA, Verdejo, Spain, 2010

Answer 13

light bodied, crisp, clean and slightly spicy finish