Grapes
This white grape is best known for producing wines with grassy, herbal aromas and bright acidity
What is Sauvignon Blanc
This California region is most closely associated with premium Cabernet Sauvignon
What is Napa Valley
This Napa producer is widely known for rich, crowd-pleasing Cabernet Sauvignon and is a top seller in many steakhouses, they also make Belle Glos and Emmolo
What is Caymus
Serving a wine too cold will most noticeably mute this aspect of the wine
What are Aromas (Flavors, Fruit)
A one-liter bottle of Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon is priced at this amount on our wine list
What is $300
This grape is known as Shiraz in some countries and shows dark fruit with a peppery finish
What is Shiraz
This New Zealand region is best known for intensely aromatic Sauvignon Blanc with citrus and tropical notes
What is Marlborough
This Napa producer became famous after winning Best Red Wine at the 1976 Judgment of Paris
Decanting a young, full-bodied red wine primarily helps soften this component
What are tannins
When a guest asks for a nice Sangiovese, you should direct them to this section of the wine list
What is Brunello Di Montalcino
This white grape is commonly fermented or aged in oak, yet retains enough acidity to balance rich, buttery textures
What is Chardonnay
This Spanish wine region is traditionally associated with Tempranillo and aging classifications like Crianza and Reserva
What is Rioja
This Bordeaux First Growth is famous for changing its label artwork every vintage, usually commissioning a world famous artist (Picasso, Warhol, Dali)
What is Mouton Rothschild
A properly set ice bucket for wine or Champagne should be filled roughly 50/50 with ice and this, allowing the bottle to chill evenly
What is Water
A guest wants to perfectly pair a chilled seafood tower with Chardonnay; you should direct them to this section of the wine list
What is White Burgundy (Puligny-Montrachet, Mersault, Chablis)
This Northern Italian grape is known for firm tannins, often described with rose and tar aromas
What is Nebbiolo
This German wine region is famous for steep vineyard slopes and high-acid Riesling, often with lower alcohol
What is Mosel
This Napa Valley producer is jointly owned by Robert Mondavi and the Rothschild family
What is Opus One
When a guest says a wine feels “flat” or dull at the table, the most common service-related issue is a lack of this
What is Acidity
If a guest is looking for a bottle of Sancerre, you should direct them to this region section on the wine list
What is Loire Valley
This white grape can be made dry or sweet, always retains acidity, and ages exceptionally well
What is Riesling
This French appellation on the Left Bank of Bordeaux is best known for powerful Cabernet Sauvignon–based wines with long aging potential
What is Pauillac
This Napa Valley estate was founded by Bill Harlan and helped establish the modern “cult Cabernet” movement in California
What is Harlan Estate
Serving red wine too warm most noticeably increases the perception of this element
What is Alcohol (Heat)
Unless otherwise specified, a bottle of dessert wine is typically served in this bottle size
What is 375 mL (Half a standard bottle)