BTG Wines Flashcards

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Dubard Sauvignon Blanc (On Tap )

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Location: France
Year: 2022

Flavors:
-fruit forward SB
-some grassy notes
-mostly green apple and citrus
-moderate acidity
-lower body

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San Ferdinando Vermentino (On Tap)

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Location: Tuscany, IT
Year: 2020

Flavors:
-low-intensity nose with citrus notes
-medium acid
-lower in body
-good for someone who wants a “crisp white” or pinot grigio

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Field Recordings Chenin Blanc (On Tap)

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Location: Central Coast, CA
Year: 2018

Flavors:
-dark orange wine with phenolic bitterness and rich texture
-notes of orange peel
-grippy tannins
-medium acid
-medium+ body
-a good beginner’s orange wine

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Tablas Creek Syrah (On Tap)

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Location: Paso Robles, CA
Year: 2022

Flavors: despite the name this is more classic Rhone
-red fruits are offset by herbal notes and some white pepper
-medium body and tannins

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Stolpman Rhone Blend (On Tap)

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Location: Ballard Canyon, CA
Vintage: 2022

Flavors: despite the name this is more classic Syrah,
-A lot of nonfruit notes like
-pepper
-olive
-a little bacon
-medium+ tannins and body

More Info: Stolpman is a cool producer out of Santa Barbara County and we have other wines of theirs by the bottle

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Pax Mahl ‘Skull’ Zinfandel Blend (On Tap)

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Location: Central Coast, CA
Vintage: 2022

Flavors:
-red and blue fruits
-lower tannins and body
-an easy drinker

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Sommariva Prosecco Superiore

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Location: Valdobbiadene, IT
Vintage: N/A

Flavors:
-bright
-fruity and fun with big bubbles
- just a bit off-dry
-medium acid
-lower body

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Quaresimo Lambrusco Rosso

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Location: Emilia-Romagna, IT NV
Vintage: N/A

Flavors:
-tart red fruit
-herbal and balsamic notes
-chalky tannins
-very dry

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Egly-Ouriet Champagne

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Location: Champagne, FR
Vintage: NV

Flavors:
- big and rich
-fine bubbles
-absolutely amazing
-a ton of bread/brioche on the nose and palate
-definitely a rich champagne worthy of a celebration

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Leb Nat Pet Nat Rose

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Location: Bekaa Valley, LB
Vintage: 2021

Flavors:
-fruit forward
-only slightly funky
-perhaps off dry
-fun fact/talking point is it’s from Lebanon and utilizes Sangiovese plus the local Merwah grape

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Jerome Chezeaux Aligote

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Location: Bourgogne, FR
Vintage: 2021

Flavors:
- fun and fruit forward white burgundy
-medium+ acid
-good compromise between Chardonnay (rich and round) and sauvy Blanc (tart and lean)

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Thevent & Fils Chardonnay

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Location: Macon Villages, FR
Vintage: 2021

Flavors:
- unoaked Chardonnay
-stainless steel
-limestone
-salinity
-unnatural earth
-pair with skate wing or trout

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Raul Perez Godello

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Location: Bierzo, ES
Vintage: 2020

Flavors:
-intensely aromatic
- honey and floral notes
-some minerality
-medium+ acidic
-medium body
- definitely a more complex white, by Raul Perez who is a prolific Spanish winemaker

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Broadbent Verdelho

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Location: Madeira, PT
Vintage: 2020

Flavors:
-rich and weighty
- butterscotch
- yogurt
- ripe stone fruits
-lower acid
-fuller body
-A fun fact is this is a dry white from Madeira (unlike the sweet-fortified Madeiras that we specialize in)

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Ruth Lewandowski Friulano

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Location: CA
Vintage: 2022

Flavors:
- orange wine
- aromas of flowers and citrus zest
- yeasty/natty finish
- elevated acidity
- cloudy appearance
- this is by a natural winemaker with a slightly evangelical ethos

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Mourvedre Rose

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Location: Bandol, FR
Vintage: 2022

Flavors:
- dark and rich rosé with weight and texture
- suitable for colder weather and with mains
- pair with butchers steak

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Worthy Cabernet Sauvignon

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Location: Napa, CA
Vintage: 2017

Flavors:
-classic Cali Cab with dark fruits and evidence of oak aging

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Clotilde Legrand Cabernet Franc

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Location: Saumur-Champigny, FR
Vintage: 2019

Flavors:
-earthy
- tart red fruits
- some bell pepper notes (pyrazines or green peppercorns)
- medium+ tannin
-medium body

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Muri-Gries Lagrein

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Location: Alto-Adige, IT
Vintage: 2021

Flavors:
-lots of red and blue fruit
- a bit of aggressive acidity on the nose
- herbal notes
-medium tannins and body
- higher in acid
- from high-altitude vines in the north of Italy

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Tinto Negro Malbec

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Location: Mendoza, Argentina
Vintage: 2019

Flavors:
-classic Mendoza Malbec
-dark fruits
-red flowers
-kiss of oak as evidenced by vanilla
- medium tannins and body

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G.D. Vajra Nebbiolo

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Location: Barolo, IT
Vintage: 2019

Flavors:
-tar and roses
-tart fruits
-grippy tannins
-a little earthy
-medium+ body

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Starr Wines Pinot Noir

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Location: ‘brooks winery - private label’ Willamette Valley, OR
Vintage: 2022

Flavors:
-bright red fruits
-crunchy as Jack would say
-classic Oregon Pinot
-lower tannins
-higher acidity

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Georgiev/Milkov Rubin

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Location: Thracian Valley, BG
Vintage: 2021

Flavors:
- dark fruits and pretty floral aromas
- a little peppery
-medium+ tannins and body
-fun fact is this is a man-made cross of Nebbiolo and Syrah from Bulgaria

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Psi Tempranillo

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Location: Ribera del Duero, ES
Vintage: 2020

Flavors:
-earthy
- savory
-dark fruits and spices
-a very complex wine
-full-bodied
-elevated tannins
-fun fact is Psi is a sub-label of Pingus which goes for $1700 on our list

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Quinta de Devesa Touriga Nacional

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Location: Douro, PT
Vintage: 2019

Flavors:
-an excellent choice for fatty cuts of meat
-dark fruits
-high tannins
-evidence of oak aging (baking spices, vanilla)

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Baptiste Duperray Gamay

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Location: Beaujolais, FR
Vintage: 2022

Flavors:
-Boho
-chilled
-lower in body and tannins
-bright fruits
-bubble gum notes from carbonic maceration

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Le Boutanche Grenache

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Location: Corsica, FR
Vintage: 2020

Flavors:
- funky and earthy
- this is one for the natural/natty wine lovers
- tart red fruits just perceptible
- medium tannins and body
-fun fact is this is from Corsica which is Napoleon’s birthplace

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Somm Select: Richard Bocking Riesling Kabinett

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Location: Mosel, DE
Vintage: 2012

Description: A classic, off-dry Mosel riesling with the telltale citrus notes and acidity as well as aromas of apricot and wet rocks. For those not afraid of
a ‘sweet’ wine this is a stunner that will pair with almost any dish.

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Somm Select: Remelluri Tempranillo

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Location: Rioja Reserve, ES
Vintage: 2008

Description: Remelluri is one of the benchmark producers of Rioja, and they have graced us with this special cellar release. The oak and tannins have
fully integrated, the dark fruit notes are remarkably fresh, and there is a complex earthy undertone that ties it all together.

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Somm Select: Littorai Chardonnay

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Location: Mays Canyon Vineyards, Russian River, CA
Vintage: 2021

Description: New World chardonnay with plenty of acidity to balance the round mouthfeel and kiss of new oak. 2021 was a fantastic vintage in Sonoma
and this single vineyard expression is sure to be a classic.