Wine Tasting: Champagne and Chardonnay
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What is the characteristic of the acidity in the Dom Perignon Champagne 2013?

  • Mellow and rounded
  • Bright (correct)
  • Harsh and bitter
  • Soft and subtle
  • What is the dominant flavor profile in the Far Niente Chardonnay 2019?

  • Tropical fruit and spices
  • Floral and vanilla (correct)
  • Oak and butter
  • Citrus and stone fruit
  • What is the region of origin for the Vina Cobos, 'Bramare, Chanares Estate' Malbec 2016?

  • Epernay, Champagne, France
  • Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina (correct)
  • Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, California
  • Napa, California
  • What is the rating given by James Suckling to the Catena Zapata, 'Adrianna Vineyard, Mudus Bacillus Terrae' Malbec 2017?

    <p>98 points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the flavor profile of the DAOU, 'Patrimony' Cabernet Sauvignon 2020?

    <p>Fruity and spicy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many bottles of the Heitz Cellar, 'Martha's Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 are available?

    <p>2 bottles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the tannins in the Catena Zapata, 'Adrianna Vineyard, Mudus Bacillus Terrae' Malbec 2017?

    <p>Polished and refined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which wine has a flavor profile that includes notes of mint, sweet bay leaves, and violets?

    <p>Heitz Cellar, 'Martha's Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon 2016</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the price of the Dom Perignon Champagne 2013?

    <p>$504</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Champagne

    • Dom Perignon Champagne 2013 from Epernay, France, priced at $504, with bright acidity and flavors of ripe melon, mandarin orange, candied ginger, and toasted brioche, accompanied by chalky minerality.
    • Features an expressive yet restrained style with a long creamy finish.

    Chardonnay

    • Far Niente Chardonnay 2019 from Napa, California, priced at $147, characterized by aromas of honeysuckle, white peach blossom, citrus, and soft vanilla.
    • Possesses a silky full body with flavors of stone fruit, lemon curd, and honeydew.

    Malbec

    • Vina Cobos, "Bramare, Chanares Estate" Malbec 2016 from Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina, priced at $451, offering an elegant mix of dark cherry, plum, and currant flavors with spices and polished tannins.
    • Catena Zapata, "Adrianna Vineyard, Mudus Bacillus Terrae" Malbec 2017 from Mendoza, Argentina, priced at $545, rated 98 points by James Suckling and 97 points by Robert Parker, showcasing power and finesse.
    • Features ripe yet contained fruit, with a decadent, earthy, and meaty flavor profile, accompanied by a full body and caressing tannins.

    Cabernet Sauvignon

    • DAOU, "Patrimony" Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 from Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, California, priced at $450, rated 97 points by Robert Parker, with aromas of cassis, blueberry, pomegranate, and currants.
    • Features notes of tobacco, chocolate, and toasted spices, with a full and balanced body, concentrated fruits, and mouthwatering acidity.
    • Heitz Cellar, "Martha's Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 from Napa, California, priced at $505, with earth-driven nose and palate, displaying notes of mint, sweet bay leaves, violets, and red tea.

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    Test your knowledge of wine varieties with this quiz featuring Dom Perignon Champagne 2013 and Far Niente Chardonnay 2019. Identify the characteristics, flavors, and aromas of these premium wines. Get ready to uncork your wine expertise!

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