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Video by MRM. The Garden Room - Atlanta, Georgia
let's talk wine
Let's tackle this wine pronouncing journey together, and while we're at it, let's pair them with some
good eats! Are you ready? Let's Go!
- BODY
- PAIRING
- PRONUNCIATION
- TEMPERATURE/SWEETNESS
SERVE TEMPERATURE: (°F): ICE COLD 38 - 45° | COLD 45 - 55° | CELLAR 55 - 60° | ROOM 60 - 68°
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GRAB YOUR GLASS (BY THE STEM, OF COURSE), TAKE A LOOK, SNIFF, TASTE & ENJOY
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
GAMAY
MALBEC
MERLOT
Full-bodied, ABV: 13% +
Red Meat, Grilled Foods...
cab-er-nay sew-vin-yawn
Light-bodied, ABV 11% avg.
Chicken, Salmon, Brie...
ga-may
Full-bodied, ABV 13.5% +
Lamb, Pork, Hard Cheeses...
mal-bek
Medium-bodied, ABV 13% +
Beef, Mushrooms, Gauda...
mur-low
Serve: Room | Dry
Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Please
Serve: Cellar | Dry
Gamay
Serve: Room | Dry
Malbec
Serve: Room | Dry
Merlot
PINOT NOIR
SANGIOVESE
SYRAH
TEMPRANILLO
Light-bodied, ABV 12% +
Duck, Chicken, Goat Cheese...
pee-no nuh-waar
Medium-bodied, ABV 13% +
Italian dishes, Pizza, Ribs...
san-joe-vay-zay
Full-bodied, ABV 13.5% +
Gyros, Burgers, Brisket...
sear-ah
Med./Full-bodied, ABV 13% +
Roasted Veggies, Grilled Meats...
tem-pra-nee-yo
Serve: Cellar | Dry
Pinot Noir
Serve: Cellar | Dry
Sangiovese
Serve: Room | Dry
Syrah
Serve: Cellar | Dry
Tempranillo
white
SIT BACK, RELAX AND CHILL (PUN INTENDED) WITH THAT GLASS OF WINE
ALBARIÑO
CHARDONNAY
CHENIN BLANC
GEWÜRZTRAMINER
Light-bodied, ABV 11.5 - 12.5%
Salads, Seafoods, Light Meats...
al-ba-reen-yo
Medium-bodied, ABV 13.5% +
Lobster, Creamy Pasta...
shar-duh-nay
Light-bodied, ABV 12.5% +
Thai, Fried Foods, Poultry...
shen-in blonk
Med.-bodied, ABV 14% avg.
Indian, Duck, Egg Dishes...
ga-vertz-tra-me-ner
Serve: Ice Cold | Dry
Albariño (2)
Serve: Cold | Dry
Chardonnay
Serve: Cold | Dry - Sweet
Chenin Blanc
Serve: Ice Cold | Dry - Sweet
Gewürztraminer
SAUVIGNON BLANC
PINOT GRIS (GRIGIO)
SÉMILLON
VIOGNIER
Light-bodied, ABV 13.5 - 14.5%
Seafood, Asian Food, Salads...
sew-vin-yawn blonk
Light-bodied, ABV 11 - 13.5%
White Meat, Seafood, Fruit...
pee-no gree (gree joe)
Med.-bodied, ABV 10 - 13.5%
Cod, Sushi, Pork Chops...
sem-e-yawn
Med.-bodied, ABV 13.5 - 15%
Lobster, Thai, Cheese...
vee-own-yay
Serve: Cold | Dry
Sauvignon Blanc
Serve: Cold | Dry - Sweet
Pinot Grigio
Serve: Cold | Dry
Sémillon
Serve: Cold | Dry to Off-Dry
Viognier
sparkling * rosé * dessert
CELEBRATE WITH THE BUBBLES, BLUSH WITH GREAT FOLKS & ENJOY SWEET TREATS
CAVA
CHAMPAGNE
PROSECCO
ROSÉ
Light-bodied, ABV 10.5 - 12.8%
Mexican, Fried Chicken...
kaa-va
Light-bodied, ABV 12% avg.
Salty or Fried Foods, Steak...
sham-pane
Light-bodied, ABV 12% avg.
Cheese, Fruit, Cured Meat...
pro-seh-co
Light-bodied, ABV 9% +
Fish, Green Salads, White Meat...
row-zay
Serve: Ice Cold | Dry
Cava
Serve: Ice Cold | Dry to Off-Dry
Champagne
Serve: Ice Cold | Dry to Off-Dry
Prosecco (2)
Serve: Cold | Dry to Sweet
Rosé
ICE WINE
PORT
RIESLING
SHERRY
Med.-bodied, ABV 10% avg.
Brie, Cheesecake, Ice Cream...
ice wine
Full-bodied, ABV 18 - 21%
Dark Chocolate, Nuts, Fruit...
port
Light-bodied, ABV 8 - 12.5%
Bacon, Shrimp, Feta, Asian...
reese-ling
Med.-bodied, ABV 15 - 22%
Fish, Creamy Soup, Stew...
sher-ee
Serve: Cold | Sweet
Ice Wine
Serve: Cellar | Sweet
Port
Serve: Cold | Dry - Very Sweet
Riesling
Serve: Cellar | Dry - Very Sweet
Sherry
It is the intention of LBDSAW to properly pronounce each of the grape varietals to assist Newbie Wine Lovers and
"Destined-to-Be-Connoisseurs" in confidently requesting & experiencing the vast grapes of the world.
We will do our best to get it as right as possible as accents and articulation will vary. Are you ready for an adventure?!? Let's Go!
LBDSAW is at the beginning of this intricate journey of wine exploration and plans to elevate on every level possible. We'll start with the basics, and we just might land at Sommelier Status (Woohoo!). Are you with us?!? Let's Go!
ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED IS APPROXIMATE AND OFFERED AS A GUIDE. CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL/PHYSICIAN REGARDING ANY FOOD/WINE CONCERNS AND/OR ALLERGIES.
CONFER WITH FOOD & WINE EXPERTS FOR DETAILED/PROFESSIONAL DIRECTION REGARDING FOOD & WINE PAIRING.
ALL PHOTOS & VIDEOS ON THE LET'S TALK WINE PAGE ARE BY MRM x LBDSAW. UNAUTHORIZED USE OF FOOTAGE IS PROHIBITED.
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