Wines by the glass

Question 1

Jacques Bardelot Champagne Brut

Answer 1

Chardonnay and pinot noir blend. Traditional method, 3 years aging gives rich, toasty flavors. Green/yellow apple. A palate cleanser that can pair with rich/fatty/fried, charcuterie, or tart dishes

Question 2

Fleur de mer, Cotes de Provence (pro-VAHNCE)

Answer 2

Rose of Grenache. Minimal skin contact, lightly pink. Light body, bright, crisp acid. Light fruit flavors. Brightness cuts through fatty, belly or corn mash. Pair with tart like sweetbreads brings out fruit in the wine

Question 3

No. 2 Bright and crisp Loire blend

Answer 3

White table wine. Old World, Loire valley - mineral. Easy drinking, light and refreshing. Good as an aperitif

Question 4

Recolte melon de bourgogne

Answer 4

Loire Valley white. Tone of fresh fruit and mineral. Older vines lead to deeper and richer fruiter flavors

Question 5

Maysara Pinot Gris

Answer 5

Oregon but Old World style thanks to climate and natural winemaking processes. fuller body than other pinot gris. complex, earthy flavors. Pairs well with cheeses on a charcuterie board

Question 6

Les Carisannes Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 6

Loire Valley. High in acid, classic sauv blanc grapefruit, grassy/herbaceous. Close to Sancerre. Old world, mineral. High in acid = pair with fatty or fried

Question 7

La Freynelle semillon, muscadelle, sauv blanc

Answer 7

Bordeaux very floral from Muscadelle, grapefruit/lemon from sauv blanc. medium acid, good for an aperitif, wakes up the palate

Question 8

Grand Ardeche Chardonnay

Answer 8

France. Briefly oaked, finished in stainless steel. Less textured, less vanilla and spice than oak-aged chards. Honey and apples, touch of vanilla. Light, crisp texture, bit of acidity to direct food pairings

Question 9

Harken Chardonnay

Answer 9

California Oak aged, vanilla, spice, buttery. Typical California chard. Honey, fruit, tropical.

Question 10

Clean Slate Riesling

Answer 10

Mosel, Germany. Less sweet than many rieslings. Light ABV. A ton of acid and mineral. Peach, fruit forward, light residual sugar. Fruit forward and refreshing. Pair with tart to bring out fruitiness

Question 11

Cooper Mountain Pinot Noir

Answer 11

Willamette, Oregon. Light body, dark cherry which is a classic pinot noir trait, “super delicious” - mild tannins from oak - versatile for pairing - good with game - duck, tamale, or matching richness of mole on the coppa

Question 12

Quest Cab Franc, Cab Sauv

Answer 12

California. Our house red. Approachable. Medium body, medium tannin, dark fruit flavors - plum, blackberry. Good structure but not overwhelming. Good for an aperitif, or versatile (but not ideal) for pairing

Question 13

Saint Cosme (cohm) Cotes du Rhone 100% Syrah

Answer 13

France. Dark fruit flavors - plum, bright berries, pepper, smoke. Not overly heavy. Medium tannins. Versatile for a red. Pair with fish, other proteins, cauliflower, game

Question 14

Chateau de Jarnioux Albert Bichot, Gamay

Answer 14

Burgundy. Light and fresh. strawberries. Long finish, touch of mineral. Touch of acid. Appeals to pinot noir drinkers.

Question 15

Locations France Places Grenache Syrah Blend

Answer 15

Bordeaux. Red fruits - red currant, pomegranate, dried violets. Full bodied, high tannins. Big, full bodied Bordeaux. Sell with BEEF. Avoid spicy pairings

Question 16

Copertino riserva, 100% negroamaro

Answer 16

Puglia. Medium to light body. Red fruits. Mineral and bright acids, pair with tomato or red sauces. Cauliflower, Fish, Coppa

Question 17

Franciscan Cab Sauv

Answer 17

California Big, full body cab. Dark fruit flavors. Lush, delicious, “chewy”. High tannins –> BEEF. Avoid spicy pairings

Question 18

Bull Horns Cab Sauv

Answer 18

Paso Robles, CA. Full body, ton of tannins from oak aging. Dark fruit flavors, rich mouth feel. Good combination of New World fruit forward with full bodied structure/tannin. Pair with strong flavored dishes Discontinued the second week of February, 2023

Question 19

Brady Cab Franc

Answer 19

California. Medium body. Dark fruit flavors. Medium tannins. Vegetal flavors from Cab Franc. GBP on the backend. Could pair well with Produce section

Question 20

Giocato

Answer 20

Pinot grigio from Slovenia, mineral, complex, easy drinking. Light bodied, a touch of pear and stone fruit.

Question 21

William Hill Cab Sauv

Answer 21

California cab. Velvety smooth, vanilla, cherry, mocha, full body

Question 22

9 Hats Cab Sauv

Answer 22

Columbia Valley, Washington. Oak barrel aged, lot of tannins, big, bold, dark fruits, rich mouth feel. Good presentation of a new world style cab

Question 23

Flora glera prosecco

Answer 23

Veneto, Italy. Light and bright, bright citrus and pear. Mountain flowers, honeysuckle. Very high in acid, good way to start the night. Natural wine making process lends a depth of flavor unlike traditional proseccos.

Question 24

11 minutes rose

Answer 24

Veneto, Italy. 50% corvina, 25% trebbiano, 15% syrah, 10% carmenere. 11 minutes’ skin contact, it is very lightly rose. Light and easy drinking. Lean body, crisp strawberry, floral aroma, high acid

Question 25

calla nero d’avola

Answer 25

Sicily. Light body, all natural leads to complex flavors. Smoky flavors, mineral finish. Versatile for pairing, bold enough for big dishes but light in body and high in acid for lighter dishes