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Descriptions of prominent wines, liquors, and cocktails available at Back 40
rebecca Burt
Flashcards by rebecca Burt, updated more than 1 year ago
rebecca Burt
Created by rebecca Burt about 7 years ago
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Stone Cellar's Pinot Grigio House - Tropical flavors, acidic, guava, mango flavors, slight citrus notes.
Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio Dry golden apple taste. Clean aroma.
Villa Marchesi Pinot grigio Tart green apple and juicy citrus. Acidic. Exotic fruit and white flowers.
Domain Bernier Chardonnay French - flavors of pears and apples. hint of minerality. unoaked, stainless steal
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay California - Fruit forward, hints of honey, pear. fresh finish, slight minerality. creamy. aged in oak barrels for richness.
Sonoma Cutrer chardonnay California, crisp with bright acidity. citrus notes accented by peach and barrel spices.
Newton unfiltered chardonnay California creamy, balanced acidity. Rich Fruit flavors accented by honey and vanilla.
Kim Crawford Savignon blanc New Zealand - juicy acidity and sweetness. balanced. crisp.
The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand - Intense fruit. Crisp. Acidic. Mineral finish. Fruit Forward.
Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc California, rich, full bodied, crisp. Balanced. Long Finish. Grapefruit and melon notes.
Cloudy Bay Sauv Blanc NZ - Bright, Citrus focus. Silky. Light Minerality. "Bone dry"
Chateau St. Michelle Riesling WA - Medium-dry. crisp apple notes. minerality.
Beringer White Zinfandel California - Fresh, sweet. berry flavor. good starter wine.
Drouin Vaudon Chablis France - Dry, fruity, minerality. long finish.
Chateau de Sancerre France - Fresh, intense. fruity, minerally, florally.
Conundrum white blend California - sweet, balanced by acidity. hints of oak, peach, citrus. chardonnay, sauv blanc, viognier, muscat canelli, and semillon.
Stone Cellars Cabernet (House) California - rich, dark ripe fruits. smooth. drinkable. hints of cocoa and dark red fruits.
Josh 'Craftsman' Cabernet California - Juicy. Hints of black cherry and vanilla. oaky, soft tannins.
Decoy by Duckhorn Cabernet California - fruity, rich tannins. slightly oaky and spicy.
Justin Cabernet California - Jammy. Full Bodied. lingering finish with dark fruits and soft tannins and balanced acidity. Oaky accents.
Stags Leap Cabernet California - fruit flavors, oak and refined tannins, dark cherry, juicy plum, black pepper and chocolate
Elouan Pinot Noir Oregon - subtle earthiness. firm acidity. red fruits. soft tannins. hints of tobacco, cherry and plums.
Au bon climat Pinot Noir California - egg whites in oak barrel to soften tanins. flavors of raspberries, and dark cocoa. balanced tannins. harvest small amounts, but great quality.
Archery Summit Pinot Noir Oregon - tastes of cherry, vanilla, and red currents. Juicy acidity, tannins, best with a hearty dish.
14 Hands Merlot Washington - Balanced. Round, Structured flavor. Hints of plum, mocha, and blackberries.
Chateau St. Michelle Merlot Complex. smooth, sweet finish. Syrah adds jammy character.
Trivento Reserve Malbac Argentina - ripe red fruits. good body. long finish, big tannins, residual flavors of oak and clove.
Catena Alta 2012 Malbec Full bodied/rich. sweet and fine tannins. smooth. hints of licorice, vanilla, and blackberries. beautiful minerality.
Altesino Rosso Tuscany, Italy - 100% sangiovese grapes. well rounded. fruit forward. blackberries and cherry.
Murriettas Well The Spur Blend California - a blend of Cabernet, petite syrah, petit verdot, merlot, cab franc - scents and flavors of vanilla, spiced cranberry, and cloves. assertive tanins, round body. long finish.
Cakebread Zinfandel California - rich and bold. Big red fruit flavor. spicy finish with mineral tones.
Sulfites natural by-product of wine fermentation
Varietal Wine that is made from predominantly one grape variety; at least 75%
Vintage the year the grapes were grown and harvested. not necessarily when its bottled.
Vintner the wine producer or proprietor
Texture describes the mouthfeel or tactile sensation when one drinks wine. IE. creamy, smooth, rich.
Tannins substance that causes the mouth to pucker. made by grape stems, skins, and seeds. high tannins = dry
Acidity helps preserve wine. higher the acidity, the more crisp.
balance harmony between alcohol, acidity, fruitiness, sweetness, and tannins
body the impression of weight that wine leaves in the mouth. light-feels more delicate. Big- many flavors simultaneously.
Complex depth of flavor, harmony of tastes, a lot going on.
Finish measurement of flavor that lingers in mouth. "aftertaste"
Corked cork that has been tainted. causes less than optimal wine smell and taste.
sediment tannins or color pigments that fall out of wine and end up on the bottom of the bottle. natural and occurs while aging.
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