BTG - Old

Question 1

Vina Real, Rose

Answer 1

$10

Grape: Viura, Tempranillo

Region: Rioja, Spain

Clean, fresh and almost transparent, with a touch of coral color. It is light and fresh on the palate with crisp acidity and floral aromas, with balanced notes of roses and red fruit on the finish

Question 2

Pala

Answer 2

$11

Grape: Vermintino

Region: Sardinia, Italy

Staw-colored with greenish reflections. Persistent floral and herbaceous aromas with notes of thyme. Medium to full-bodied on the palate with good balance and a long, slightly briny finish make it a perfect companion to any shellfish.

Question 3

K Vintners

Answer 3

$16

Grape: Viognier

Region: Yakima Valley, WA

Ripe and expressive, with lemony acidity complementing pineapple and pear flavors that zing through the extended finish

Question 4

Silver Palm

Answer 4

$9

Grape: Chardonnay

Region: North Coast, CA

On the nose, perfume of apple blossom and pear. On the palate, ripe flavors of white peach, Gravenstein apple and Meyer lemon. A near flinty finish provides balanced acidity.

Question 5

Blue Gray

Gil Family Estates

Answer 5

$15

Grape: Garnacha, Carinena, Cab Sauv

Region: Priorat, Spain

Ripe black fruit and cherry flavors are focused and accented by herbal, mineral and spicy notes. An expressive red with well integrated tannins. Shows good balance and elegance with a long, lingering finish

Question 6

Plan Pegau

Domaine du Pagau

Answer 6

$16

Grape: Grenache, Syrah, Merlot

Region: Rhone Valley, France

An Approachable, medium bodied wine with loads of cherry fruit, light peppery notes and traditional notes of Chateauneuf du Pape terrior.

Question 7

Qupe

Answer 7

$12

Grape: Syrah

Region: Central Coast, CA

A tasty and aromatic Syrah. This medium-bodied wine boasts classic Syrah flavors; black fruit and a touch of black pepper.

Question 8

Whitehall Lane

Answer 8

$15

Grape: Merlot (Cabernet, Syrah)

Region: Napa, CA

This velvety, lush, mouth-filling Merlot has aromas and flavors of blackberries and plum that are expertly balanced by oak nuances and a hint of mocha. The Cabernet in the blend adds beautiful structure and the Syrah adds mid-palate texture and nice spice to the wine.

Question 9

Chateau de Lancyre

Rose

Answer 9

$11

Grape: Syrah/Grenache/Cinsault

Region: Pic Saint Loup, France

Clean, fresh and almost transparent, with a touch of coral color. It is light and fresh on the palate with crisp acidity and floral aromas, with balanced notes of roses and red fruit on the finish.

Question 10

Portal da Calcada,

Vinho Verde

Answer 10

$10

Grape: Loureiro/Arinto/Azal/Trajadura

Region: Portugal

The wine has a yellow citric color, with a slight gas content that favors its freshness and the release of its aromas. It has subtle floral notes and fruited aromas. The wine has vivid acidity that results in a very fresh and attractive wine.

Question 11

Scarpetta

Answer 11

$12

Grape: Pinot Grigio

Region: Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy

Aromas of white flowers, stone fruits such as apricot and peach with hints of minerality. On the palate, the wine is crisp and dry with medium high acidity and tastes of stone fruits, lavender, honey, pear, white flowers and minerals.

Question 12

Marques de Riscal,

Reserva

Answer 12

$15

Grape: Tempranillo/Graciano/Mazuelo

Region: Rioja, Spain

Intense black-cherry color with good depth and hardly any signs of evolution. Very expressive aromas on the nose with notes of licorice, cinnamon and black pepper with just a subtle hint of the long cask-ageing.

Question 13

Les Cassagnes de la Nerthe

Answer 13

$16

Grape: Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault/Mouvedre/Carignan

Region: Rhone Valley, France

Deep red color with a purple border. On the nose, intense red fruits with some black cherry notes. A beautiful feshness on the palate, with roundness. The finish is long with notes of candid red fruit highlighted by sweet spices. Fresh, silky texture on the finish.

Question 14

Borsao,

Tres Picos

Answer 14

$12

Grape: Grenache

Region: Campo de Borja, Spain

Very intense cherry red color with tones of puple. Presents on the nose a great concentration of ripe red fruit aromas with floral nuances. In the mouth it is a well-structured, rich wine that evokes tastes of blackberry, plum and tones of leather and vanilla, with a soft and silky tannin.

Question 15

Nickel & Nickel, Truchard

Answer 15

$18

Grape: Chardonnay

Region: Carneros, Napa, CA

Citrus aromas; Flavors of peach, pear, grapefruit, banana, and toasted oak; Creaminess on the palate that contributes to layered flavors from start to finish; A distinguished wine.

Question 16

Dievole

Answer 16

$12

Grape: Sangiovese

Region: Chianti Classico, Italy

Fresh and elegant on the nose. Red underbrush berries and fresh cherry notes are completed by floral notes of violet. On the palate there is a perfect balance of tannin and acidity. The harmony of the fruity and floral aromas enhance the elegant character of Chianti Classico

Question 17

Dr Pauly-Bergweiler, Noble House

Answer 17

$8

Grape: Riesling

Region: Mosel, Germany

First impression is dominated by citrus and stone fruit. Orange zest and grapefruit accompany white peach. The palate starts with full and fruity flavors and ends with fine and crispy acidity

Question 18

Don Olegario

Answer 18

$14

Grape: Albarino

Region: Rias Baixas, Spain

Very powerful varietal aromas with notes of apple, white pear, and flower and pollen hints. Citrus aromas and ripe fruit come through accompanied with aniseed notes. A clean, fine and very elegant nose. The evolution in the galss intensifies and polishes all the aromas giving great complexity

Question 19

Inman Family

Answer 19

$14

Grape: Pinot Noir

Region: Russian River, CA

Dark black cherry, tart plum, black vanilla tea, sassafras and baking spices on the nose. Warm red fruit dominated the flavor profile. Mouthwatering perception of acid makes this a fabulous food wine.

Question 20

Hess

Shirtail Creek

Answer 20

$9

Grape: Chardonnay

Region: Monterey, California

Fermented and aged in stainless steel only - no oak or malolactic influence. It’s natural acidity complements tangy, spicy foods and willl offset the richness of creamier dishes.

Question 21

Miraval

Rosé

Answer 21

$15

Grape: Cinsault/Grenache/Syrah/Rolle

Region: Provence, France

Pale pink color with soft and shiny reflections. Mineral freshness with delicate aromas of citrus, red fruits and white flowers. On the palate the terroir reveals a balanced and elegant wine.

Question 22

Marqués de Cáceres, Reserva

Answer 22

$14

Grape: Tempranillo/Garnacha/Graciano

Region: Rioja, Spain

Dense color with brilliant highlights, this Reserva shows a renovated style within a category labelled as “classic” Rioja. On the nose, black fruits with chocolate and notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. On the palate, rich fruit and a tannic structure mingle in pleasant fullness.

Question 23

The Alex Cooper Project

Answer 23

$15

Grape: Zinfandel/Petite Syrah

Region: Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma, CA

Fresh picked red raspberry. With a string of earthy, leathery notes running through the line with a very soft, silky yet intense finish.

Question 24

La Marca, Prosecco

Answer 24

$9

Grape: Glera

Region: Veneto

Pale, golden straw color; Fresh citrus, honey, and white floral aromas; Clean ripe citrus, lemon, green apple, touches of grapefruit and minerality

Light, refreshing, and crisp finish

Question 25

Lucien Albrecht, Cremant Rose Brut

Answer 25

$14 Grape: Pinot Noir Region: Alsace, France Balanced, dry, crisp acidity with flavors of strawberry and wild cherry fruit, with a touch of richness on the mid palate. Creamy texture and long finish

Question 26

Louis Roederer, Brut Premier

Answer 26

$25 Grape: 40%Pinot Noir, 40%Chardonnay, 20%Pinot Meunier Region: Reims, France Full and mature characteristics; Refreshing fruit, pears, apples, dried flowers and subtle toast flavors; In the mouth the wine has structure, richness, and length; Full complex wine

Question 27

William Fevre, Domaine

Answer 27

$15 Grape: Chardonnay Region: Chablis, Burgundy, France Very fresh bouquet with notes of citrus and white-fleshed fruit. Fresh and supple, the wine is marked by mineral notes that are typical of the appellation.

Question 28

Fisher Vineyards

Answer 28

$23 Grape: Cabernet (Merlot, Cab Franc, Petite Verdot) Region: Sonoma County, CA Vibrant aromatics of cherry, currants and plum with brooding undertones of tobacco, spruce and anise. Juicy and dense on the palate, flavors of blackberry bramble and plum are complimented by fine-grain tannins. This wine's mountain heritage shines through in weight and tannin structure, making it both approachable today, as well as age worth for the next 10+ years

Question 29

Domaine Sigalas

Answer 29

$12 Grape: Assyrtiko/Athiri Region: Santorini, Greece Aromatic, with citrus and flower blossom. In the mouth minerality is evident, as a result of Sanotrini's unique terroir. Refreshing acidity, delightful after-taste.

Question 30

G.D. Vajra

Answer 30

$10 Grape: Nebbiolo/Dolcetto/Barbera Region: Langhe, Italy A hue of violet red. Aromas of red fruits, plums, underbrush as well as floral and spicy fragrances intrigue your senses from the first moment. On the palate there are hints of almond, black pepper and Asian spices.

Question 31

M. Chapoutier, Belleruche

Answer 31

$10 Grape: Grenache/Syrah Region: Côtes-du-Rhône, France Garnet red color, well-structured, with dark red fruit and pepper notes; sustained tannins. 100% destemmed. Maceration last 15 days and procures a good tannic structure which permits the aging and guarantees the stability of the wine

Question 32

Telmo Rodriguez Basa

Answer 32

$11 Grape: Verdejo/Viura Region: Rueda, Spain This wine offers a wide range of aromas and flavors from stony mineral notes to citrus and tropical fruit. A great match for pan-seared white fish.

Question 33

Heron

Answer 33

$9 Grape: Charonnay Region: Mendocino County, California The aromas of the wine display ripe citrus and tropical notes such as guava and passion fruit. There is subtle clove spice underneath which is expressed as varietal with a key lime scent. The palate is a mouthful of fruit from apricot to Fuji apple, to dried pineapple and ripe casaba melon

Question 34

Ramon Bilbao Limited Edition

Answer 34

$14 Grape: Tempranillo Region: Rioja, Spain Intense ruby red with hints of black-cherry color. High intensity on the nose, with a perfect balance of dark fruit and oak. The spicy nuances of black pepper, cloves, and cumin meld with clean wood aromas and notes of cocoa, dry tobacco leaves and mint. Smooth fruity mouth-feel with a long finish and pleasant, polished tannins.

Question 35

Lang & Reed

Answer 35

$18 Grape: Cabernet Franc Region: North Coast, California Expressive aromas of raspberry and cherry kirsch, with highlights of dried herb and wet stone. The same high-toned fruit of raspberry and dark cherry carries through on the palate with a mouthwatering level of acidity and a soft, easy to enjoy finish.

Question 36

Domaine de la Perriere

Answer 36

$16 Grape: Sauvignon Blanc Region: Sancerre, Loire, France Well-balanced and fruity on the nose with aromas of white flowers, vinyard peach and acacia. On the palate, this wine is supple and well-structured and develops mineral and fruit notes

Question 37

Leitz QBA

Answer 37

$9 Grape: Riesling Region: Rheingau, Germany This is a super-delicious entry level feinherb style (off-dry) Riesling that has crisp acidity, juicy aromatics and is dangerously drinkable.

Question 38

Ca'Furlan Prosecco

Answer 38

$9 Grape: Glera Region: Veneto, Italy Pale, golden straw in color; Fresh citrus, lime, white flower and nectarine; Flavor is clean with, lemon, green apple, and a touch of grapefruit; Light, refreshing, and crisp

Question 39

Jean-Michel Gautier Brut Rosé

Answer 39

$14 Grape: Grolleau Region: Touraine, France Pale salmon pink hue, a persistent bead of fine bubbles. Fresh and tangy mouth, red currants and a hint of orange peel on the nose, attractive fruit and delicate sweetness.

Question 40

J. Lassalle Cuvée Préférence

Answer 40

$25 Grape: Pinot Meunier/Chardonnay/Pinot Noir Region: Champagne, France Bright pale yellow color. Freshness associated with minerality first appear. Then fruitiness settles with fragrances of ripe yellow fruits (apricot, peach). They are underlined with a hint of licorice or even fennel

Question 41

Pieropan

Answer 41

$12 Grape: Garganega/Trebbiano Region: Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy A brilliant yellow-straw wine opens with delicate aromas of almond blossoms, marzipan, white peach and honeysuckle. On the juicy palate, crisp acidity frames the flavors of toasted nuts, lemon zest, pomme fruits and apricot.

Question 42

Domaine Laroche Saint Martin

Answer 42

$15 Grape: Chardonnay Region: Chablis, Burgundy, France Clear lemon in color, the wine is fruity and fragrant on the nose with hints of ripe white fruit and flowers. Lively on the palate with mineral accent on layers of white fruit with a fresh and crisp finish.