Thursday, December 16, 2010

Week 3 Southern Italy

  1. Grillo, Fuedo Arancio, Sicilia, IGT 2008
  2. Bianco Di Sicilia, Planeta, 2006
  3. Greco, Di Feo, Greco di Tufo DOCG, 2005
  4. Montepulciano, Mirant, Montepuliciano d' Abruzzo DOC,2007 13%
  5. Primitivo, Cortenova, Salento, 2008 IGT 13%
  6. Rosso  Di Sicilia, Planeta, 2005 13%
  7. Negroamaro, Liveli,Salento, 2008 13.5%
  8. Aglianigo, Monte Faliesi, Taurasi, 2005 DOCG, 14%
  9. Blend (Cataratto, Insolio, Grillo),Florio Marsala, Sicily, DOC, NV 18%



















Thursday, December 9, 2010

4030 Week 2 Wine Tasting

Please complete a review for one of the wines tasted! You should sell the customer by descibing the wines sight, aromas and flavors in a way that connects to the guest! Please place your name on your work!
  1. 2008 Greek Wine Cellars Moscofilero Mantinia AO (Peloponesse) 12%   
  2. 2004 Chrisoohoou Estate Xinomavro Naossa AO 12.5% 
  3. 2006 Greek Wine Estates Nemea AOHQ (Peloponesse) Agiorgitiko 12%
  4. 2009 Yarden Mount Hermon Galilee Red Table Wine 14%  $11  K (Golan Heights Winery)
  5. nv Kourtaki Samos AOC Muscat 15%
  6. nv Alasta Commanderia AOC Cyprus 15%
  7. nv Kourtaki "Retsina" Attica TA 11.5%

























Thursday, December 2, 2010

4030 Week One Tasting

  1. CH/PN? NV Domaine Chandon California Brut 13% $18
  2. Pinot Grigio 2006 Livio Felluga Italy 13.5% $14
  3. Muscat 2008 Quady Winery Madera CA 4.5% $10
  4. Gamay 2007 Chateau de La Chaize Brouilly France 12.5%
  5. Merlot 2006 Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Blue Label Geyserville, CA 13.5%
  6. Shiraz 2007 Woop Woop South Eastern Australia 15%
  7. Zinfandel Port NV Montevina Amador County CA 19%
  8. Brandy XO E&J Modesto CA 40%












 



Saturday, November 13, 2010

Week 9

The big test is almost here. This Thursday the class will meet at it regular time to take the WSET - IC exam. It is a 50 question test that is timed (60 minutes). Read each question carefully and select the best answer.  Skip the questions that seem you don't knw and return to them later. Reread your answers when you are done and only change an aswer if your absolutely sure. Often our first impression is our best. I have enjoyed studying with you all and wish you much success. Cheers!

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Thursday, November 4, 2010

Week 7 Spain Italy Portugal

  1. Quinta da Murta 2006 Bucelas doc 13%
  2. Araldica Piemontese 2009 Gavi "La Battistina" docg 12.5%
  3. Martin Codax 2006 Rías Baixas do Albariño 13% 
  4. Gran Familia 2009 Rueda "Privada" 12.5% verdejo
  5. Livio Felluga 2006 Collio  doc Pinot Grigio 13.5%
  6. Masi 2008 Valpolicella Classico doc Bonacosta 12%
  7. Ramón Bilbao 2001 Rioja Gran Reserva doc 13.5%
  8. Nozzole 2004 Chianti Classico docg Riserva 13.5%
  9. Ars Poetica Vulcano 2005 Basilicata igt  13%  Aglianico
  10. grilos 2006 Dão doc 13%