Wines By The Glass Flashcards
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Langlois Brut Crémant De Loire
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- 60% Chenin Blanc, 20% Chardonnay, 20% Cabernet Franc
- Bollinger (Wine Maker)
- Hand Harvested
- Aged 3 years after secondary fermentation
- Round and elegant
- Creamy layers
- Baked fruits
- Notes of brioche
2
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Gratien & Meyer Brut Rose Cremant de Loire
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- 100% Cabernet Franc
- Salmon color from maceration
- Balanced
- Silky tannins
- Nose: Raspberry, Strawberry, Hint of redcurrant
- Fresh and smooth
- Sense of balance
- Base of red berries and blackcurrant
3
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Hollaran “Stafford Hill”
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- 100% Pinot Noir
- Willamette Valley, OR
- Fresh, crisp citrus, and kiwi aromas
- Grilled Seville orange
- Hint of dried strawberry
- Savory, spicy, mouthwatering finish
4
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Correggia Arnies Roero
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- 100% Arnies
- Piedmont
- “Little Rascal”
- Ripe acidity
- Ripe melon
- Stone fruit
- Tart green apple
- Citrus
- Firm mineral core
5
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Domaine Ricard “Le Bouc”
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- 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Touraine, FR
- Powerful aromas of gooseberry and grapefruit
- A chalky character emerges with air
- Mineral laced, green apple fruit
6
Q
Pascal Janvier
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- 100% Chenin Blanc
- Green apple, citrus, and flint
7
Q
Val De Mer
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- 100% Chardonnay
- Touch of Oak
- Spicy
- Vanilla
- Apple
- Lemon
- Linear and vibrant
- Lingering, citrus tinged finish
8
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Au Bon Climat
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- 100% Pinot Noir
- Santa Barbara County, CA
- Aromas and flavors of strawberries and raspberries
- Anise and clove, mouth filling intensity
- Red fruit on the nose and palate
- Pomegranate, cranberry, raspberry
- Blueberry, baking spices, and earth in the mix
- Good deal of Oak
9
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Chateau De Pizay
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- 100% Gamay
- Morgon Beaujolais
- Fresh black fruits, firm tannins, complex palate
- Powerful, yet supple, fresh, clean and fruity
10
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Mastrojanni Rosso Di Montalcino
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- 100% Sangiovese
- Wide and rich nose
- Ripe red fruits, garnished with balsamic and spicy suggestions
- Juicy, fruity red with cherry, strawberry, and burnt orange character
- Medium body, berry and smoky flavors, and a lightly tannic backbone
11
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Danielle Conterno Nebbiolo
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- 100% Nebbiolo
- Langhe, IT
- Brilliant ruby red color with soft orange notes
- Delicate floral aroma with hints of leather and raspberry
- Rich flavor with complex tannins
- Bright acidity, black tea, dried flowers, citrus rind, and earthy notes
12
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Luminis Malbec
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- 100% Malbec
- Lujan De Cuyo, Mendoza AR
- Full expressive briary and dried raspberry
- Light smoke and sandalwood
- Hints of dried mint
- Long, lush finish of cardamom and nutmeg
13
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Ex Libris
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- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot
- Columbia Valley, WA
- Leads with plummy/cassis fruit
- Earth, sandalwood, cigar box
- Backbone of acidity and tannin to balance out
- Latin for “From the Library”
