WHITE WINE TEST

Describe the characteristics of Chardonnay.

-Can be mediumto full bodied -Usually dry with medium to high acidity -Chardonnays can range from steely to oaky and buttery, fruity clean -Those aged in oak will have flavors of vanilla, butter, or butterscotch -Unoaked chardonnays will be more fruit forward with flavors of granny smith apple, pineapple, etc... -Gerard Tremblay Chardonnay is unoaked and therefore very crisp (not buttery) -The Far Niente is very oaky, but not buttery -The Frank Family Chardonnay is the oakiest and has the most buttery flavor

How many OZ do we pour in a glass of wine?

7 ounces

Which white wines by the glass are not oaky?

Chablis - the Gerard Tremblay is an unoaked Chardonnay. The Sancerre (Sauvignon Blanc) is also unoaked

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Drylands Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand Zesty and fresh

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Duchman Vermentino Texas High Plains Citrusy and dry

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Evening Land Chardonnay Sonoma Coast Balanced levels of oak and acid

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Frank Family Chardonnay Carneros, Napa Valley Full-bodied, oaky and buttery

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Gerard Tremblay Chardonnay Chablis, Burgundy, France Light and refreshing

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Jean Reverdy Sauvignon Blanc Sancerre, Loire Valley, France Plush and Perfumy

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Leitz Dragonstone Riesling Rheingau, Germany Lively and sweet

Which white wines by the glass are oaky?

Oaked wines are typically Chardonnays.

What does an oaky wine taste like?

Oaky wines often have a vanilla flavor to them. This pairs well with richer dishes such as salmon.

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Ronchi Pinot Grigio Tre Venezie, Italy Clean and citrusy

What "sweet" wines do we offer?

The Riesling.

What does NV or non-vintage mean on a wine label?

The winemaker used a blend of grapes and wine from different years.