Sparkling & Chardonnay Flashcards
(12 cards)
Mr. Syltbar
Region: Friuli, Italy
Body: light
Profile: Prosecco
Crisp, refreshing with a subtle creaminess.
Golden apple, pear, white peach, and lemon. Citrusy.
Balanced acidity.
Clean finish.
Touch of minerality on the nose.
Domaine Carneros Brut
Region: Carneros, CA
Body: medium
Profile: Brut
Citrus, green apple, peach, pear, baked apple.
High acidity.
Aroma: citrus, white flower, honeycomb and brioche. Toasted oak. Hints of hazelnut and mineral
Veuve Clicquot
Region: Reims, France
Body: medium
Profile: Brut
Ripe, Golden Apple, peach, lemon, vanilla, honey dew melon, orange blossom honey
Dry, crisp acidity, well balanced. Creamy texture.
Aroma: bright ripe apple, pear, hints of brioche. Nuance of almond.
Lucien Albrecht
Region: Alsace, France
Body: medium
Profile: brut rose
Ripe red berries, fresh strawberries and cherries. Rose petals & red currants
Aroma: floral and fresh fruits (apples, peaches, apricots)
Balanced. Dry, crisp acidity. Touch of creaminess
Bollinger Special
Region: Aÿ, France
Body: medium to full
Profile: Cuvée
Bright, crisp acidity. Long, elegant finish.
Ripe fruit: pear, apple, peach, baked apple, brioche, honey, & toasted oak. Subtle floral. Hints of hazelnut and almonds.
Aroma: ripe fruit and spice
Chalk Hill
Region: Russian River Valley, CA
Body: medium
Profile:
Crisp, green apple, juicy pear, zesty lemon, ripe apple, toasted oak
Bright, balanced acidity
Aroma: stone fruit (pear & peach), citrus, vanilla, & spice
Crossbarn
Region: Sonoma, CA
Body: medium
Profile:
Oak aged. Refreshing acidity, creamy texture.
Stone fruits: apple, pear, peach, lemon & grapefruit, tropical fruit notes: pineapple & mango.
Aroma: green apple, lemon zest, white florals, vanilla, caramel, & baking spices
Maritana
Region: Russian River Valley, CA
Body: full body
Profile:
Rich, buttery, oaky.
Ripe Apple, pear, peach, oak, & subtle spices. Tropical: pineapple & mango. Touch of butterscotch. Notes of lemon and orange blossom
Aroma: complex fruit and spices, almonds & pears
Francois Labet
Region: Burgundy, France
Body: medium
Profile:
Rich, creamy, vibrant acidity.
Ripe Apple, pear, hint of vanilla. Mineral undertones due to terroir. Subtle oak and spice.
Aroma: toasted almonds, vanilla, butter, citrus, stone fruits
Rombauer
Region: Carneros, CA
Body: full body
Profile:
Creamy, rich, buttery, oaky.
Peach, apple, pear, citrus flavor. Tropical: pineapple & Mango. Hint of vanilla. Toasted oak.
Aroma: peach, citrus, spice
Domaine Long-Depaquit
Region: Chablis, France
Body: medium - full
Profile:
Citrus flavors, green apple, flint, distinct minerality
Aroma: wet stone, sea breeze, bouquet of white flowers and citrus: lemon and gf
Vibrant acidity
3 grapes associated with Champagne
Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
