Cardiff Cab Sav - Tasting Notes

Producer: Cardiff Vineyards
Region: California
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2013
Pairing: S'mores
Overall Rating:  ★★★☆☆

Sight
(Restaurant too dark)

Aroma
Intensity: Moderate
Age: Youthful
Scent: Earthy and Musky

Palate
Dry/Sweet: Dry
Body: Medium
Acidity: Tart
Tannin: Medium
Flavors: Dark Fruit and Earthiness

Il Conte Pinot Grigio - Tasting Notes

Name: il Conte
Region: Veneto, Italy
Grape Varieties: Pinot Grigio
Vintage: 2014
Pairing:  Garlic Chicken Breast with Broccoli and Brown Rice
Overall Rating:  ★★★☆☆

Sight
Color: Pale Straw
Brightness: Bright
Legs: Thin, quickly moving legs or sheeting in the glass => lower alcohol and little/to no residual sugar

Aroma
Intensity: Low
Age: Youthful/Some age/ Aged
Scent:  Pear

Palate
Dry/Sweet:  Dry/Off-dry/Medium Sweet/Sweet/Very Sweet
Body: Very Light/Light/Medium/Medium-full/Full-bodied/Heavy
Acidity: Tart/Crisp/Fresh/Smooth/Flabby
Flavors: Pear and Lemon
Finish: Short (<3 sec), Medium (4-5), Long (5-7), Very Long (>8 sec)

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