Wine Flashcards

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Where is the Ogio Pinot Grigio from?

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North east Italy (covering 3 regions: Veneto, Friuli, Trentino)

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What year is the Ogio Pinot Grigio from?

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2012

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What are the tasting notes for the Ogio Pinot Grigio ?

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Crisp, lemon, peach.

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Where is the Domaine de Grachies Blanc from?

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Cotes de Gascogne, southwest France, same area of production as Armagnac (brandy).

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What year is the Domaine de Grachies Blanc from?

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2013

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What are the tasting notes for the Domaine de Grachies Blanc?

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Crisp, grapefruit, orchard fruit, floral.

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The Domaine de Grachies Blanc pairs well with?

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Chopped Salad, oysters, hummus, farm field sandwich, tuna tartare, crab salad… very versatile.

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The Domaine de Grachies Blanc is similar to?

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Stoneleigh.

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The Domaine de Grachies Blanc’s profile is?

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Aromatic, Off dry.

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The Ogio Pinot Grigio’s profile is?

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Aromatic, dry.

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Where is the Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc from?

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Marlborough, New Zealand

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What year is the Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc?

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2013

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What is the profile of the Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc?

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Aromatic, dry.

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Where is the Clos du Soleil from?

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Similkameen Valley BC Canada

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What is style of the Clos du Soleil?

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It’s done in a french style.

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What colour is the Clos du Soleil?

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It’s a delightful strawberry hue.

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Describe the Clos du Soleil.

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It’s not sweet, a full bodied complex rose with a crisp, refreshing taste.

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What are the tasting notes for the Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc?

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Passionfruit, grapefruit, bright & summery. Fruit forward/grassy. Tasted peppery to me.

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Make some menu suggestions for the Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc.

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Any of the salads, the gravlax, oysters, tuna tartare, pacific salmon… also it’s very versatile.

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Do Sauvignon Blancs have a high acidity?

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Yes, they have a high acidity, you can tell from your mouth watering.

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What’s a common characteristic of Sauvignon Blancs?

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A herbaceous flavour.

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What year is the Sperling Vineyards “The Market White”?

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2012

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What is the profile of the Sperling Vineyards “The Market White”?

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Aromatic, off-dry.

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What kind of wine is the Sperling Vineyards “The Market White”?

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A white blend, of Pinot Blanc, Bacchus and Gewurztraminer.

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Where is the Sperling Vineyards “Market White” from?

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East Kelowna, BC. Where some of the oldest vines in BC are from.

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What are the tasting note keywords for the Sperling Vineyards “The Market White”?

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Apple, stonefruit, lime, some sweetness.

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What are some good menu suggestions for the Sperling Vineyards “The Market White”?

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The Goat cheese, Quinoa salad, the Grilled Cheese, Wings, Apple-Fennel Salad, if they want something sweet…

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Describe Sperling Vineyards.

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It’s a bio-dynamic, organic, no chemical, no preservative Vineyard. Very holistic.

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Do sulfates happen naturally?

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Yes, they can happen naturally but are often added as a preservative, they have anti-microbial properties. White wines have much more sulfates to preserve fresh, aromatic flavours. Reds are much more stable on their own.

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Which whites were Brent’s favorites?

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The Sperling Vineyards “The Market White” and the St.Urbans-Hof “Urban” Riesling.

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Where is the St.Urbans-Hof “Urban” Riesling from?

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Mosel - Southwestern Germany (most important German wine region).

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What is the profile of the St.Urbans-Hof “Urban” Riesling?

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Aromatic, off-dry.

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What are the tasting note keywords for the St.Urbans-Hof “Urban” Riesling?

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Green apple, lime, honey, peach, light.

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What are some menu suggestions for the St.Urbans-Hof “Urban” Riesling?

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The Goat cheese, Quinoa salad, the Grilled Cheese, Wings, Apple-Fennel Salad, if they want something sweet…

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Why was the St.Urbans-Hof “Urban” Riesling chosen for our menu?

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A Riesling suits our menu, that bit of sweetness, great producer, German.

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What year is the St.Urbans-Hof “Urban” Riesling?

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2013

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Where is the Cedar Creek Chardonnay from?

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Okanagan Valley (East Kelowna) BC.

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What year is the Cedar Creek Chardonnay?

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2012

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What are some menu suggestions for the Cedar Creek Chardonnay?

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Romaine salad, Brioche, Chicken and Ham sandwiches, Gravlax, Crab, Fish and Chips, Rotisserie.

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What is the profile of the Cedar Creek Chardonnay?

A

Rich, lightly-oaked grape varietal.

41
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What are the tasting note keywords for the Cedar Creek Chardonnay?

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Apple, lemon, vanilla, spice.

42
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Tell me about Cedar Creek?

A

It’s one of the original 8 BC wineries.

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What year is the Cameron Hughes “Lot 402” Chardonnay?

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2012

44
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Where is the Cameron Hughes “Lot 402” Chardonnay from?

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Arroyo Seco, California. Central coast, between San Francisco and L.A.

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What’s the profile of the Cameron Hughes “Lot 402” Chardonnay?

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Rich, oaked.

46
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What are the tasting note keywords of the Cameron Hughes “Lot 402” Chardonnay?

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Peach, apple, butter, cream, vanilla, spice.

47
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What are some menu suggestions for the Cameron Hughes “Lot 402” Chardonnay?

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Romaine salad, Brioche, Chicken and Ham sandwiches, Gravlax, Crab, Fish and Chips, Rotisserie.

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What is the profile of the Clos du Soleil?

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Fruity, dry.

49
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What are the tasting notes for the Clos du Soleil?

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Strawberry, raspberry, vanilla.

50
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What are some menu suggestions for the Clos du Soleil?

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Very versatile, salads, sandwiches, rotisserie, wings, etc…

51
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What’s the profile of the Parducci “small lot blend” Pinot Noir?

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Soft, fruity

52
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What are the tasting note keywords of the Parducci “small lot blend” Pinot Noir?

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Fresh, strawberries, spice, earthy.

53
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What are some menu suggestions for the Parducci “small lot blend” Pinot Noir?

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Brioche, farm field, chicken and ham sandwiches, rotisserie.

54
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Can bolder red wines bring out a metallic taste in fish?

A

Yes.

55
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What is the technical term for bitter?

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Astringency.

56
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What year is the Parducci Pinot Noir?

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2012

57
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What is the difference between the Parducci Pinot Noir and the Stoneleigh Pinot Noir?

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The Parducci is lighter. The Stoneleigh has a little more sweetness and is more smokey.

58
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What is the profile of the Stoneleigh “Latitude” Pinot Noir?

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Soft, fruity.

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Where is the Stoneleigh “Latitude” Pinot Noir from?

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Marlborough, New Zealand.
North end of the South Island.
Same area as most Sauvignon Blanc comes from.

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What year is the Stoneleigh “Latitude” Pinot Noir?

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2012

61
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What are some menu suggestions for the Stoneleigh “Latitude” Pinot Noir?

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Brioche, chicken and ham sandwiches, rotisserie, Halibut and Pacific Salmon.

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What are the tasting note keywords of the Stoneleigh “Latitude” Pinot Noir?

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Black cherry, smoky, spice.

63
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What is the profile of the Dona Paula “Los Cardos” Malbec?

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Juicy, fruity.

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What are the tasting note keywords of the Dona Paula “Los Cardos” Malbec?

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Purple, blackberries, plum, juicy.

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What are some menu suggestions for the Dona Paula “Los Cardos” Malbec?

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Flank steak, Burger, Casoulet, anything rich.

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What year is the Dona Paula “Los Cardos” Malbec?

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2013

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What is the profile of the Ricasoli “Campo Ceni”?

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Fruity, drier.

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What are the tasting note keywords of the Ricasoli “Campo Ceni”?

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Cherries, dry-earthiness, spice.

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What year is the Ricasoli “Campo Ceni”?

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2012

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What are some menu suggestions for the Ricasoli “Campo Ceni”?

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Charcuterie, lasagna, chorizo, very versatile.

71
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Where is the Ricasoli “Campo Ceni” from?

A

Tuscany, Italy. North-Central Italy, surrounding florence, Siena, Pisa.

72
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Where is the Dona Paula “Los Cardos” Malbec from?

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Mendoza, Argentina. Mendoza is the most important region for Malbec.

73
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What grape Varietal are in the Ricasoli “Campo Ceni”?

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Sangiovese and Merlot.

74
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Why did Brent pick the Ricasoli “Campo Ceni”?

A

Italian category, food friendly, great value, new style Chianti.

75
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What do most Italian red wines have in common?

A

A cherry taste to them.

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What is the profile of the Synchromesh “Tertre Rouge”?

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Deep, Rich.

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What grape Varietal are in the Synchromesh “Tertre Rouge”?

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Cabernet Franc, Merlot blend.

78
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Where is the Synchromesh “Tertre Rouge” from?

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Naramata, Okanagan Valley.

79
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What year is the Synchromesh “Tertre Rouge”?

A

2011

80
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What are the tasting note keywords of the Synchromesh “Tertre Rouge”?

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Bramble, berries, sarsaparilla, licorice, vanilla.

81
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What are some menu suggestions for the Synchromesh “Tertre Rouge”?

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Burger, flank steak, lasagna, cassoulet, beef carpaccio.

82
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Why did Brent choose the Synchromesh “Tertre Rouge”?

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Awesome little boutique BC winery, we can do Cabernet Franc so well, one of the best premium reds in BC, sustainable.

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What is the profile of the Mission Hill “Reserve” Merlot?

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Deep, rich.

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Where is the Mission Hill “Reserve” Merlot from?

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Okanagan Valley, West Kelowna, BC.

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What year is the Mission Hill “Reserve” Merlot?

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2011

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What are the tasting note keywords of the Mission Hill “Reserve” Merlot?

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Plum, blackberry, licorice, vanilla, spice.

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What are some menu suggestions for the Mission Hill “Reserve” Merlot?

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Flank steak, burger, casoulet, anything rich really…

88
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Why did Brent choose the Mission Hill “Reserve” Merlot?

A

Brand recognition, the Reserve line are serious wines, local.

89
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Does the Mission Hill “Reserve” Merlot have significant tanins?

A

Yes. Also a deep colour and aromas. Not an overly complicated wine.

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What is the profile of the Hess “Select” Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Dark, jammy, cassis.

91
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Where is the Hess “Select” Cabernet Sauvignon from?

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North Coast, California, USA.

California is known for their Cabs. Hess is a really well known winery, this is their value wine.

92
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What year is the Hess “Select” Cabernet Sauvignon?

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2011

93
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What are the tasting note keywords of the Hess “Select” Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Black currants, oak, spice.

94
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What are some menu suggestions for the Hess “Select” Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Flank steak, burger, casoulet.

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Why did Brent choose the Hess “Select” Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Important category, good producer, big style, California.

96
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For whom would you suggest the Hess “Select” Cabernet Sauvignon?

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Anyone looking for a shiraz, this malbec would be a good suggestion. Not sweet literally, but fruity, sweetish.

97
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What are the grape varietals for the the Domaine de Grachies Blanc?

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Sauvignon Blanc + Local.