Wines By Glass Flashcards
Pinot Grigio
Nuschese Italy 2012 6/24 Light, fragrant, easy drinking Best consumed young - little oak aging Med to high acidity
Food pairings: Chilled shellfish Vegetable apps or entrees Light apps High acid food (salads w/balsamic vin) Sautéed fish with squeeze of lemon Rich buttery dishes (risotto, Alfredo)
Sparkling Wines
Prosecco - Borgoluce Italy 9/45
Lighter sparkling wine from NW Italy-prosecco grape
Sparkling Wine - Roederer Estate CA 14/70
Champagne - Henriot France 18/90
Classic Brut - crisp and light
Chardonnay, pinot noir, and pinot meunier grapes
Can accompany most meals
Riesling
Trisaetum Willamette Valley OR 2012
10/40
Light to med body
Made in both dry and off dry (sweet) style
Food pairings: Dry: Shellfish Light seafood(sashimi, tuna tartare, fried calamari) Prosciutto and melon
Off dry (sweet):
Lighter desserts
Spice
Asian dishes
Sauvignon Blanc
Woollaston New Zealand 2013 9/36
NZ=almost never oak aged, distinctive pungent grapefruit, bell pepper and gooseberry aromas. Fruity and firm foundation of acidity
Margerum CA 2012 12/48
Crisp citrus base with touch of grass or straw. Lightly oaked medium acidity
Food pairings: Light seafood/shellfish(oysters, clams, lobster, sashimi) Salads (light to medium dressings) Light meat dishes(poultry or pork) Light white wine so no steak or game
Gruner Veltliner
Loimer Austria 2013 9/36
Dry, crisp with medium body. Diverse mineral flavor with spice in the finish. Ripe fruit flavors that balance the acidity
Chardonnay
Wolfgang Puck CA 2012 8/32
Produced by Delicato. Lightly oaked with citrus zest and lively acidity
Ferrari-Carano “Tre Terre” Sonoma Ca 14/56
Russian River Valley - fruit is bright with hints of pear, melon and fig
CA chard is typically fruit driven rich in vanilla and butter
Food pairings:
Most apps as segue to fuller bodied wines
Cream based soups
Rich seafood and shellfish
Full bodied salads
Light meat dishes (poultry and pork)
No tomato based dishes - sharp acidity of tomatoes doesn’t pair well wit buttery Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Irony CA 2012 7/28
Cool central coast retains acidity. Lean fruit with subtle earth undertones
Patz & Hall CA 15/60
Lush almost sweet fruit with is balanced by firm acidity
Food pairings: Sauces: butter, tomato, cream Medium bodied apps - set stage for fuller bodied reds Mushrooms Scallops, crab, shrimp Salmon, halibut, tuna Poultry, veal, pork Cured meats
Gamay
Chanrion Cote de Brouilly France 2011 11/44
Light bodied and fruit driven. Aromas of strawberries and flowers. “Grapey”. Produced on soils of volcanic schist = Mineral driven and elegant.
Sangiovese
Rodano Chianti Italy 2008 12/48
High acidity, medium to high tannins, pronounced sweet-sour cherry aroma with hint of earthiness
Food pairings: Pizza! Cured meats and sausages Heavy poultry or pork preparations Light red meats Hearty red sauced pastas Rich desserts - chocolate
Malbec
Ernesto Catena Argentina 2012
10/40
Rich, fruit heavy, medium to full body. Plum, jammy blackberry offset acidity to produce drinkable rustic red wine
Merlot
Pietra Santa CA 2012
6/24
Medium to full body. More red fruit/herbaceous than Cabernet. Rounder mouth feel than Cabernet due to softer tannins. Oakey.
Food pairings: Hearty apps Robust salads with sweeter dressings Fish with meaty texture and aggressive sauce/accompaniments Grilled chicken or pork Lighter game meats Most heavy meat entrees
Cabernet
Wolfgang Puck CA 2011 8/32
Full bodied with aromas of black cherry , currant, coffee, sweet herbs. Flavors of black cherry, blackberries, hints of pepper.
Beringer Knights Valley CA 2011 13/52
High tannins and acidity need to be balanced
Food pairings: Red meats - lamb, grilled meats, roasted meats Strong flavored cheese Hearty red sauced pastas Rich chocolate desserts
Shiraz
Torbreck Australia 2012 12/48
AKA Syrah. Rich full bodied red wine. Almost overripe fruit. Certain spicy character. “Fruit bombs”
Food pairings:
Apps such as cured meats, sausages, smoked bacon
Most grilled or smoked fish with aggressive sauce and accompaniments
Grilled game meats, duck, marinated beef
Steaks
BBQ
Bordeaux Glass
Cabernet Merlot Malbec Sangiovese Tempranillo
Burgundy Glass
Pinot Noir Chardonnay Nebbiolo Syrah Grenache Rhone Reds
