WINE NOTES - GABBI's, NOV 2015 Flashcards

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BUBBLES: How Many Do We Have?

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3:

  • Bailey Lapierre, Brut Reserve (Grape: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamey, Aligote)
  • Billecart-Salmon, Brut Reserve (375ml) (Grape: Cuvee 40% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 30% Chard)
  • Ayala (750ml) (Grape: Cuvee- 45% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Meunier)
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Bailey Lapierre

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Bubbles
BRUT RESERVE
Grape: Pinot Noir, Char, Gamey, Aligote
Appellation: Bourgogne, France
Nose: Very clean, varied bouquet of flowers
Palate: Rounded and fully fruity, rich and tense acidity
Finish: clear cut, clean, with a lovely freshness

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Billecart - Salmon

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Bubbles
375ml BRUT RESERVE
Grape: Cuvee: 
   -40% Pinot Meunier, 
   - 30% Pinot Noir
   - 30% Chardonnay
Appellation: Champagne, France
Nose: light dough, fresh flowers
Palate: full bodied yet agile and fresh, layers of light tropical fruit, fresh cut apples and cream
Finish: fresh and long tasting hints of dough
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Ayala

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BUBBLES
750ml
Grape: Cuvee:
   - 45% Pinot Noir
   - 30% Chardonnay
   - 25% Pinot Meunier
Appellation: Champagne, France
Nose: very aromatic, green apples
Palate: well balanced, show great finesse and complexity, candied lemon peel, green apple, crystallized honey, 
Finish: elegant texture and long, refreshing finish
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What Champagne/Sparkling do we offer?

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We have three available:

Ayala, 750ml - Champagne, Blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier

Billecart - Salmon, 375ml BRUT RESERVE- Champagne, Blend of Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Bailey Lapierre - Brut Reserve- Bourgogne, France
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamey, Aligote

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What Rose do we offer?

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Comanderie de la Bargemone, 2014
GRAPE: Cinsaut, Grenache, Syrah
Appellation: Provence Valley, France
Nose: Aromas of wild strawberry and red currants
Palate: Light floral character, melon, orange blossom
Finish: Crisp and bone dry

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How many Roses do we currently offer?

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one, the Commanderie de la Bourgemone, 2014

Grape: Cinsaut, Grenanche, Syrah
Appellation: Provence Valley, France
Nose: Aromas of wild strawberry and red currants
Palate: Light floral character, melon, orange blossom
Finish: Crisp and bone dry

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Susana Balbo

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2013, Torrontes
Appellation: Valle de Uco, Argentina
Nose: Classic floral nose
Palate: nice acidity, hints of peach, white pear and orange citrus
Finish: long with excellent grip
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What is the white wine from Argentina?

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Susana Balbo, 2013 Torrontes

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Pratsch

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2013, Gruner Veltliner
Appellation: Lower Austria
Nose: Bright with lemon-lime aromas
Palate: Stone fruit, spicy white pepper with well integrated acidity and distinct minerallity
Finish: fresh, crisp, long finish
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What white wine do we have from Austria?

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Pratsch, 2013 Gruner Veltliner

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I want a white wine from California, what do you suggest?

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Buehler, 2013 Chardonnay

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Buehler

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2013, Chardonnay
Appellation: Russian River, California
Nose: Floral, mineral and lime aromas
Palate: Fleshy structure complemented with peach and apricot flavors
Finish: velvet texture package to a long, clean finish

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How many Chardonnays do we offer?

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2:
2013 Buehler from the Russian River Valley in California
2014 Domaine Vrignaud, from Chablis, France

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Ritual

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2014, Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Casa Blanca, Chile
Nose: dried citrus and lemon peel
Palate: medium bodied, bright citrus peel flavors, dry well balanced on the palate
Finish: Long finish with a bright aftertaste

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I had a wine here last time, I don’t remember what it was but I think it was from Chile. A white wine . . .

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Oh, you must be talking about the 2014 Ritual Sauvignon Blanc!

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I would like a Riesling, What do you have?

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2010, Trimbach

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Trimbach

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2010, Riesling
Appellation: Alsace, France
Nose: light color, with dried citrus and lemon peel aromas
Palate: medium bodied, bright citrus peel flavors, dry well balanced on the palate
Finish: long finish with a bright aftertaste

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Gerard Bertrand

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2013, Viognier
Appellation: Languedoc, France
Nose: honeysuckle, ripe pear and orange blossom on the nose
Palate: rich and smooth, it releases complex notes of peach, pear, tropical fruit and white flowers
Finish: delicate feel and texture on the finish

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La Craie

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2013, Chenin Blanc
Appellation: Vouvray, France
Nose: Green Apple and limes 
Palate: clear and crispy on the palate with persimmon and apple notes
Finish: Lightly earthy finish
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Domaine Vrignaud

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2014 Chardonnay
Appellation: Chablis, France
Nose: Vibrant acidity
Palate: lemon, apple, limestone, solid mineral structure
Finish: Finishing line of minerality
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How many whites from France do we have?

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4:
Domaine Vrignaud Chard
La Craie Chenin Blanc
Gerard Bertrand Viognier
Trimbach Riesling
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Von Hessen

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Riesling
Appellation: Rheingau, Germany
Nose: pale yellow color with aromas of fresh and juicy fruits
Palate: orange blossom and grapefruit
Finish: well balanced acidity and fine mineral character on the finish

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How many Rieslings do we carry?

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3:
Von Hessen, Rheingau, Germany
Trimbach, Alsace, France
Willamette, Willamette Valley, Oregon

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Campagnola
2014 Pinot Grigio Appellation: Veneto, Italy Nose: Golden in color, fine bouquet of sage paprika and tomato leaves Palate: Great structure and excellent acidity Finish: pleasant green apple after taste
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Luisa
2013 Sauvignon Blanc Appellation: Friuli Italy Nose: Fine, elegant, clean and intense aromas Palate: Dry, crispy, exotic fruits, nectarines, white grapefruit Finish: long brisk acidity
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How many Sauvignon Blancs do we have?
2: Luisa, Friuli, Italy Ritual, Casa Blanca, Chile
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Elena Walch
2013, Gewurztraminer Appellation: Alto Adige, Italy Nose: intensely aromatic notes of rose petals, anise, minerals, spices Palate: great finesse on the palate, lychee, spice, minerals, pears with honey on the back end Finish: good length with cloves and floral notes
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Willamette
2014, Semi- Sweet Riesling Appellation: Willamette Vally, Oregon Nose: prominent aromas of citrus, peach, and honeysuckle Palate: the mouthful is juicy with bright acidity, flavors or pineapple and pear Finish: wonderfully persistent finish with balance of sweetness and refreshing crispness
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Verus
``` 2012 Furmint Appellation: Stajerska, Slovenia Nose: Apple, peach, overripe quince Palate: opulent yet lean mouthfeel, earthy and salty mineral zing, apples Finish: pleasant and long acidity ```
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Luca
2011 Syrah Appellation: Uco Valley, Argentina Nose: deep purple color, like walking into a gentleman's parlor, aromas of cigar, leather, smoke meat Palate: rich, lush and mouthfilling on the palate, blackberry jam, black pepper, black spiced cherries Finish: nice, long and lingering finish
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Llama
2014 Malbec Appellation: Alto Agrelo Valley, Mendoza, Argentina? Nose: great intensity, cherris, blackberries and plums, Palate: warm, rounded, well structured on the palate, explosion of fruit flavors , light oaky notes Finish: pleasant, persistent aftertaste
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I want a California red, what do you have?
we have six of them, read the fucking menu.
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Geste
2011, Red Blend : Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre Appellation: Paso Robles, California Nose: slight and soft smoky bouquet Palate: nice blend of blackberry, pomegranate and black pepper Finish: Very slight in the finish
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Tre Leone
2012, Red Blend Appellation: Napa Valley, California Nose: dark cherry, cocoa, and a touch of oak Palate: full bodied, big structure, juicy flavor or dark fruits Finish: Soft tannins on the finish
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Eberle
``` 2012, Cabernet Sauvignon Appellation: Paso Robles, California Nose: aromas of dark fruit, wood Palate: plum, cherry, blackberry, with a hint of cedar Finish: nice, moderate tannins ```
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Gainey
2012, Merlot Appellation: Santa Ynez, Central Coast, Cali Nose: Fragrant black cherry, and dark plum Palate: juicy and succulent on the palate, dark cherry, appealing vanilla and cocoa Finish: zesty tea leaf spice tone in the long and savory finish
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How many merlots do we have?
2: Gainey, Central Coast, California Clos Pegase, napa Valley, California
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Clos Pegase
2013 Merlot Appellation: Napa Valley, California Nose: blackberry liqueur, cherry pie, fresh pipe tobacco, incense Palate: complex fruit flavors, cinnamon spice, blackberry Finish: substantial and long mineral-driven finish
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Walt Blue Jay
2013 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley, California Nose: dark aromatic of cloves, earth and blue fruit with hint of paprika Palate: dense and lush with boysenberry and toffee flavors Finish: long finish with dark fruit and rich oak
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Falernia
2009 Carmenere 60%, Syrah 40% Appellation: Elqui Valley, Chile Nose: fill with fruit, some mint, subtle floral/vegetable notes, elegant clean and intense aroma Palate: nice bodied, sweet, dark fruit flavor, ripe plum, fig and spice Finish: after taste is long and well balanced
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Casa Silva
2013 Carmenere Appellation: Colchagua Valley, Chile Nose: aromas of black cherries and plums with hints of spices Palate: it is round and powerful with sweet, soft tannins and balanced acidity Finish: long finish
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Domaine Grosbois
``` 2012 Cabernet Franc Appellation: Chinon Loire Valley, France Nose: ripe berries, ripe violets Palate: fresh and nice texture, dark berries and chestnuts with hints of earth Finish: lingering finish ```
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Palazo della Torre
2010 Blend 70%Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 5% Sangiovese Appellation: Veneto, Italy Nose: deep ruby red color with notes of dar cherries Palate: loads of cherry and dark spice, fig flavors with touches of mocha, nutmeg, silky and smooth Finish: polished tannins, fresh acidity, and depth
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Renatto Ratti
2011 Barbera Appellation: Piedmont, Italy Nose: intense ruby red color, bouquet of ripe fruit Palate: full flavor, peppercorn spice, truffle, gamey savor Finish: long and persistent
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Leda
2009 Tempranillo Appellation: Rivera del Duero, Spain Nose: fine, elegant, intense notes of red fruits, spices, balsamic on the background Palate: well structured and balanced, blackberry, blueberry, coca, mocha Finish: spicy finish with fine and gentle tannins
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"g" Dehesa Gago
2013, Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) Appellation: Toro, Spain Nose: Pristine aromas of black plums Palate: cherry compote, bitter chocolate and spice Finish: long spice and smoke accented finish
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Carchelo
2013 Red Blend Grapes: Monastrel 40%, Tempranillo 30%, Syrah 20%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Appellation: Jumilla, Spain Nose: smoky cherry, blackberry, and vanilla Palate: dark fruit flavors and oak spices Finish: peppery quality comes back on the finish