Category Archives: Team 5, Tory J. and Polina S.

Shelf Talker

50/50 This winning red blend of 50% Cabernet Franc and 50% Merlot has a medium body with a rewarding amount of tannins and acidity. The blend offers notes of black cherries, vanilla and baking spices. 50/50 starts with cornucopia of juicy … Continue reading

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Sommelier Speak

Menu: Grilled Lamb Steak Haché with Ratatouille Juicy succulent gamey lamb steak cook on the grill topped with a rich tomato sauce. This delightful dish is accompanied with a delicious ratatouille. The ratatouille would tomato based as a foundation with … Continue reading

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Student Blend Requisition

The three red wines that we tried last Monday at the Red Hook Winery were Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Before we even got to the winery, Torey and I were thinking of something rich, flavorful, well-balanced with a good … Continue reading

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Sommelier Speak

Dish: Grilled Lamb “Steaks” Hache with Ratatouille Wines to pair: Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley, Oregon is a great match for lamb steaks. I would love the wine that would lighten the dish. Light bodied Pinot Noir provides acidity, bright fruit notes … Continue reading

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