event wine selections 2014
Bubbles La Marca, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy NV 52. A delicate, well balanced Prosecco showing a good blend of baked apple, sour lemon & grapefruit, with a light creamy mineral texture on the palate. Domaine Carneros, Brut, Carneros, California NV 60. Crisp, elegant and clean with notes of golden apple, bosc pear and white pepper. Trump Estate, Blanc de Blancs, NV, Monticello, Virginia NV 78. With notes of grapefruit, pear, and a touch of biscuit and toast this creamy wine is made in the method Champenoise style and serves as a wonderful start to any meal. Trump Estate, Rosé, Charlottesville, Virginia NV 88. Raspberries, Strawberries and a hint of toast make this beautiful sparkling wine dance on your palate. Piper Heidsieck 1785 Brut, Reims, France NV 92. Elegant, with rich base notes of toasted brioche and smoke adding depth, this integrates finely honed acidity, detailed texture and flavors of black cherry puree, apple tarte Tatin, kumquat and grated ginger. Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Yellow Label, Reims, France NV 138. Hazelnuts, peach and hints of vanilla make this richly tectured wine a fantastic go to aperitif. Taittiniger Prelude Grand Cru, Champagne, France NV 199. Fragrant nose of acacia honey, toasted almonds and jasmine. Touch of orange blossom and chalk. Very crisp, great intensity, very fine bubbles. Long finish. Elegant style. Luxury Alternatives Additional selections are available from Sixteen, our Michelin 2 Star dining room s extensive Wine List. Please inquire with your Catering professional. 01-2014 page 2
Esperto, Pinot Grigio, Venezie, Italy Deluxe Selections ~ 52 Clean and crisp fruit ranging from tropical to yellow apple. Spiciness comes out in a delicate orange peel. Viña Casablanca Nimbus, Sauvignon Blanc, Maipo Valley, Chile Granny smith apples, orange blossoms and honeydew dance harmoniously together to create a beautifully balanced wine. Noveau Monde, Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de Pays, France Fresh and forward, with loads of grapefruit, lemon and lime over a mineral core. Lively and refreshing. William Hill, Chardonnay, Napa, California Elegant ripe tree fruit flavors of baked apple, supported by layered notes of toasty oak, caramel, and brown spice. Black Stallion, Chardonnay, Oak Knoll, Napa, California Bright lemon zest, green apple and hazel nut aromas rise out of the glass followed by a lovely hint of vanilla cream soda. Villa Botanica, Chardonnay Viognier Blend, Languedoc, France Subtle aromas and flavors of white flowers, citrus and fresh melon on a medium bodied frame. Kenwood, Pinot Noir, Russian River, Sonoma, California Forward aromas of boysenberry and strawberry jam join with spicy notes of cinnamon and vanilla. Washington Hills, Merlot, Walla Walla, Washington Sweet cherry and berry flavors and complex aromas of mint, cigar box, and sweet spices like nutmeg and cardamom. William Hill, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California Bright flavors of red fruit, hints of blueberry and red cherry and undertones of brown spice and sweet vanilla. Darcie Kent, Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore, California Rich and bold with cherry, currant, black pepper, cedar and oak. The oak influence has notes of cocoa and chocolate flavors. Villa Botanica, Cabernet Syrah Blend, Languedoc, France Bright cherry and fresh cut flower aromas lead to deeper flavors of strawberry, black plum, and red fruits with a hint of minerality on the finish. Bodega Norton, Malbec Reserve, Mendoza, Argentina Beautifully defined blueberry and blackberry fruit, fine oak and a long palate delighting finish, a stellar Malbec 01-2014 page 3
Premium Selections ~ 62 Castello Banfi, San Angelo Pinot Grigio, Tuscany, Italy Fresh notes of pear, banana, peach, anise and honey, balanced with crisp citrus, a rich full bodied Tuscan Pinot Grigio. Loveblock, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand Aromatics of peach and fig. Explosive palate with white peach, underscored with subtle herbaceous notes and acidity. Joel Gott, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, Lake & Monterey, California blend Bright aromas of lemon and key lime balanced, passion fruit, lychee, honeysuckle and fresh herbs. Trump Estate, Chardonnay, Monticello, Virginia Fresh hints of grapefruit and green melon, palate is fresh and subtle, reminiscent of tangy citrus and lime. Napa Cellars, Chardonnay, Carneros, California An elegant blend of plush pear, lemon, apple and a hint of pineapple with a spice and apple crisp aroma. Isabel Mondavi, Chardonnay, Carneros, California Medium bodied and nicely balanced, the acidity is nicely balanced with fresh fruit flavors of pear, vanilla, and honey. Chateau Reynier, Entre Deux Mers, Bordeaux Varietal, France Exudes aromas of grapefruit, mango and pineapple, and its near-perfect balance and richness on the palate make it very appealing. Acacia, Pinot Noir, Carneros, California Bing cherry, plum and teaberry, cinnamon and vanilla nuances. Fully ripened tannins structure the harmonious flavors. Tangley Oaks, Merlot, Napa Valley, California Ripe plum, dark cherry, chocolate and savory herbs on the nose with lush plum and cherry fruit and undertones of mocha. Medium bodied with a round texture and lingering finish. Joel Gott, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, Paso Robles & Lodi, California blend Silky yet robust tannins with a cherry, blackberry, cinnamon spice, and vanilla taste. Sebastiani, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, California Oak-spiced aromas of cherry compote, blackcurrant and pipe tobacco. Fleshy and broad in the mouth, offering gently sweet dark fruit and vanilla flavors and a brightening touch of cracked pepper. Alta Vista, Premium Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina Boasting ripe, red fruit aromas and spicy flavors with round, soft tannins and a lively mouth feel. Egret, Syrah, Napa, California Full-bodied, with plum and black cherry, dark roasted espresso, dusty cocoa powder and spicy black pepper in an extracted, leathery finish. 01-2014 page 4
Trump Selections ~ 72 White Livio Felluga,Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy Ripe melon and candied fruit, aromas of jasmine, white peach, apricot, orange blossom, pear, banana, honey, mango and wild flowers finish with delicate notes of brioche and flint. Chalk Hill, Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River, Sonoma, California Smooth, aromatic and balanced pineapple and nectarine flavors are mingled with a crunchy acidity, making this refreshing and lively. Trump Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Charlottesville, Virginia A classic nose with fresh aromas of gooseberries and slight pineapple. Fresh and crisp on the palate. Artesa, Chardonnay, Carneros, California Crisp and silky flavors of lemon blossoms, green apple, ripe pineapple. Taste starts very smooth and has a tingle of crisp acid on the finish. Trefethen, Chardonnay, Oak Knoll, Napa, California Tropical and floral aromas highlight this wine with honeysuckle, apple, pear and lemon zest flavors. Rich, well-balanced wine with bright acidity and a slight stony mineral finish. Esterhazy, Grüner Veltliner Estoras, Niederösterreich, Austria Light gold color with wonderful aromas of lemon and orange blossom and flavors of almond with a light/medium body. Silky texture with a short finish. St. Supery, Virtu Varietal, Napa, California Flavors of lemon, lemongrass and grapefruit rind are focused and are enhanced with the subtle nuance of toasted oak. 01-2014 page 5
Trump Selections ~ 72 Red Artesa, Pinot Noir, Oak Knoll, Napa, California Aromas of sage, dried herbs and a hint of anise mixed with dark fruits of blackberries and blueberries. Toasty oak, with layers of toast and caramel compliments the finish. Trefethen, Merlot, Napa, California Beautiful aromas of cherry and chocolate encircle the nose with a robust body of berry, plum and currant. A long and lush finish follows with hints of molasses. Frei Brothers, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, Sonoma, California Strong aromas of cassis and crushed berries. Flavors of blackberry, raspberry, cedar and tobacco are framed by firm, velvety tannins and a long, elegant finish. Montes Alpha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile Intense ruby color, with blackcurrant, chocolate and cigar box aromas; balanced with well-integrated oak. Great complexity of flavors in the mouth; on the mid-palate it is full-bodied and balanced, with a remarkably long finish. Napa Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California Elegant and concentrated aromas of plum and dark fruit open to a soft mouthfeel of black and red fruit flavor with a subtle hint of cinnamon and tobacco. Terazzas Reserva, Malbec, Vistalba Terrace, Mendoza, Argentina Intense cherry and rose hip, followed by elegant notes of lavender. A smooth introduction to the mouth of juicy fruits is combined with structuring and mature acidic tannins. Taltarni Pyrenees Estate, Shiraz, Victoria, Australia Unusually elegant, medium-bodied shiraz, with black cherry and blackberry fruit providing flavor contrast, both oak and tannins are content to let the shiraz speak. Bonneau Family, Petite Syrah, Paso Robles, California Shows a deep, dark, purple-ruby hue accompanied by fragrant suggestions of sweet blueberries, dark plums, and violets along with espresso, cedar, cocoa and spices. Smooth, juicy, and fully bodied rounded out with great integration of fruit aged in oak. Trump Estate, New World Red Meritage, Monticello, Virginia Full-bodied Bordeaux-type blend is deep in color. The nose opens with ripe dark fruits, pepper, violet, plums, spice and chocolate and the mouth is full of rich tannins. 01-2014 page 6