Week 3 Pairing and Tasting
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| Wine | Pairing | Tasting Notes |
| 2016 Dam Sire | Deer Creek Vat 17 Cheddar | Blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet, Grenache, Syrah, and Petite Sirah Color: Medium Ruby Red with slight sediment Moderate aroma intensity of cherry, vanilla, fruit, and wood Dry Medium-Full Body Crisp Acidity Medium Soft and Well Rounded Tannins Good Balance Moderate flavor intensity of blackberry, oak, and vanilla Medium Finish |
| Malbec | Saxon Saxony | Color: Medium Red Moderate aroma intensity of dark tree fruits and spices Dry Medium Body with Crisp Acidity Medium Dry Tannins with a Good Balance Moderate and Flavorful flavor intensity of cherry, spices, and apple Long Finish |
| 2018 Chardonnay | Carr Valley Crema Kasa | Color: Pale Yellow Aged for 12 months in French Oak barrels Moderate aroma intensity of aged oak, cheese, cream, and fruit Off Dry Medium Body with a Fair Balance with Smooth Acidity Moderate flavor intensity of creamy blue cheese, oak, honey, vanilla Medium Finish |
| 2016 Golden Bay | Hook’s Little Boy Blue | Blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Viognier Color: Pale Straw Yellow Aged in French Oak Barrels Low aroma intensity of mineral/cement, fruit, and apple Off Dry Light Body with a Good Balance with fresh acidity Medium flavor intensity of oak, vanilla, and apple Medium finish |
| Birdys Red | Blend of 100% Wisconsin Grapes Frontenac, Baco Noir, Marquette Color: Pale Red Aged long term in barrels Moderate aroma intensity of spices and sweet Medium Sweet Light Body with a Good Balance, Soft Low Tannins, and smooth acidity Moderate flavor intensity of cherry, cranberry, and spices Medium finish | |
| Peachy Birdy | Color: Medium Gold Aromatic aroma intensity of youthful peach Medium Sweet Medium Body with crisp acidity and good balance Flavorful flavor intensity of peach Medium Finish | |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Color: Pale Yellow Moderate aroma intensity of green apple and fruit Dry Light Body with a crisp acidity and good balance Moderate intensity of orange, apple, and fruit Short Finish | |
| 2019 Ice Wine | Grapes: St. Pepin from Whitetail Vineyards in Plymouth, Wisconsin Color: Medium Yellow Moderate aroma intensity of honey, apple, and citrus Medium Sweet Medium Body with a crisp acidity with a fair balance Flavorful flavor intensity of apple, honey, fruity, and pear Medium Finish | |
| 2019 Naked Chardonnay | Color: Pale Yellow Aged in stainless steel tanks Low aroma intensity of citrus, wood, and fruit Dry Light Body with smooth acidity and good balance Low flavor intensity of nutty, lime, and fruit Short Finish |
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