Wine Test Flashcards

(25 cards)

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Cabs by the Glass (4)

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Robert Mondavi “Private Selection” California
Manifesto, North Coast
Cultivar, Napa
Merryvale “Starmont” Napa

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Merlot by the Glass (3)

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Angeline, Sonoma
Fidelity “Crazy Creek” Alexander Valley
Chateau St. Michelle, Columbia Valley

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Red Zinfandel Glass

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Alexazder Valley “Temptation” California

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Pinot Noir by the Glass (3)

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Sean Minor “4 Bears” Central Coast
Mark West, Santa Lucia Highlands CA
Ramsay, Northcoast

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Meritage/Proprietary by the Glass (2)

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Sterling, Meritage, Central Coast

Decero “Remolinos” Malbec, Argentina

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Chardonnay by the Glass (3)

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Robert Mondavi “Private Selection” California
Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Valley
Copain “Tous Ensemble” Anderson Valley

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Interesting Whites by the Glass (4)

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Chateau St Michelle, Riesling, WA
Riff, Pinot Grigio, Italy
Whitehaven, Sauv Blanc, Marlborough
Elizabeth Rose, Rose blend, Napa

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Champagne/ Sparkling Wines by the Glass (2)

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Piper Sonoma, Blanc de Blanc, Sonoma County

Ruffino, Prosecco, Italy

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Cabernet Sauvignon

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Firm, full-bodied, high in tannins, King of Reds, dark rich fruit, plum, cassis, age worthy

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Merlot

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Med-full bodied, soft, approachable, low-acidity, smooth and velvety

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Red Zinfandel

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Rich, med-high tannins, med-full bodied, spicy, jammy, the California grape

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Pinot Noir

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Light body, med-light tannins, fruity, difficult grape to grow

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Meritage

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Robert Mondavi coined term from Merit and Haritage. 5 grape blend of Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petite Verdot. Rich and full-bodied

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Chardonnay

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Full-med body, rich, dry, oaky, buttery, Queen of Whites, earthy, apple, pear

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Riesling

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Light body, smokey, fruity. Dry from France, Sweet from Germany

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Sauvignon Blanc

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Light-med body, citrus, melon, apple, herbs, grass

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Champagne

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From champagne region of Northern France, range from sweet to dry.

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What is an AVA?

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American Vitacultural Area-delimited geographical grape. Growing area given official appellation status by ATF.

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3 Champagne Varietals

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Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Pinot Meunier

20
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List types in order of relative dryness (6)

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Extra Brut, Brut, Demi-sec, Sec, Extra Sec, Doux

21
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Methode Champenoise

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A labor intensive, costly process. Secondary fermentation inside the bottle creating bubbles. All champagne and more high quality sparkling wines are made by this process.

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What is a port?

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Brandy infused wine.
Ruby- blend of years and grapes. Aged in concrete or stainless.
Tawny- blend of harvests. Aged min of 7 years in casks to promote oxidation and distinct flavor.
Aged tawny- the best in tawny port. Aged 10, 20, 30-40+ years

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What is a dessert wine?

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Late harvest wines. Sweet, fruit naturally dehydrates enhancing flavor, complexity and natural sugar.

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What is an ice wine?

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Grapes left on the vine until first deep front. Freeze and thaw cycle concentrates sugars and flavors. Germany origin. Canada most widely respected. Typically Vidal and Riesling grapes. Melons, sweet fruit, nutty aroma.

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Describe the Far Niente Dolce
Far niente-without a care Far niente dolce-sweet doing nothing 90% semillon, 10% sauf blanc. Aged 2.5 years in french oak. Dried in apricot and orange. Tropical, syrupy sweet.