WINE NOTES - GABBI's, NOV 2015 Flashcards
(48 cards)
BUBBLES: How Many Do We Have?
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)
Bailey Lapierre
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
Billecart - Salmon
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
Ayala
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
What Champagne/Sparkling do we offer?
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
What Rose do we offer?
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
How many Roses do we currently offer?
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
Susana Balbo
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
What is the white wine from Argentina?
Susana Balbo, 2013 Torrontes
Pratsch
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
What white wine do we have from Austria?
Pratsch, 2013 Gruner Veltliner
I want a white wine from California, what do you suggest?
Buehler, 2013 Chardonnay
Buehler
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
How many Chardonnays do we offer?
2:
2013 Buehler from the Russian River Valley in California
2014 Domaine Vrignaud, from Chablis, France
Ritual
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
I had a wine here last time, I don’t remember what it was but I think it was from Chile. A white wine . . .
Oh, you must be talking about the 2014 Ritual Sauvignon Blanc!
I would like a Riesling, What do you have?
2010, Trimbach
Trimbach
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
Gerard Bertrand
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
La Craie
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
Domaine Vrignaud
2014 Chardonnay Appellation: Chablis, France Nose: Vibrant acidity Palate: lemon, apple, limestone, solid mineral structure Finish: Finishing line of minerality
How many whites from France do we have?
4: Domaine Vrignaud Chard La Craie Chenin Blanc Gerard Bertrand Viognier Trimbach Riesling
Von Hessen
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
How many Rieslings do we carry?
3:
Von Hessen, Rheingau, Germany
Trimbach, Alsace, France
Willamette, Willamette Valley, Oregon