Comments on: 2001 California Cabernet tasting and remembering. – Episode #87

By: John J.

John J. — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:15:38 +0000

well there’s always tomorrow. So with that, I’d like to see you do a vin jaune episode, and one on a charbono tasting. Last wine I had? Actually was a charbono, gave the ‘07 Robert Foley a try. Hadn’t had it for a couple of vintages, better than the last one I had. Also had a killer Priorat the other day, been tasting some Jura wines recently too. I’m always on the lookout for the lesser known gems out there.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:42:14 +0000

This was a really classy way to commemorate the day GV. I know it was crazy for you tri-staters- it was weird enough for me who had just been to the city and went to the observation deck on the tower while visiting.

QOTD: Well, I’ve been drinking the 2005 Le musclÃ© and the 2004 Bertrand BergÃ© cuvÃ©e ancestrale. Tonight I cracked open something exotic- Boutari Retsina (not quite sure of the vintage). Decided to try a Greek wine. Not a fan of this because it’s aged in wood casks with pine resin. I feel like I’m eating the forest floor in Maine. You’re scared of the Oak Monster GV (as am I), but I found something worse- the Pine Monster!

By: thefanjestic

thefanjestic — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:17:37 +0000

God Bless America – Very nice tribute – that was amazing to hear from someone much closer to the event. Wow – not much else to say.

By: David Canada

David Canada — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:58:25 +0000

I too remember where I was on 9/11. It must have been surreal for you guys.
QOTD – Languedoc Voigner, I love the aeromatics on this wine but I am getting close to that threshold…I think I have had about 2 cases of this over the summer so need to move on. I also have been drinking a 2000 Weinert Cabernet from Argentina which as been a relatively good QPR for everyday drinking.

By: Veronica

Veronica — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 06:40:52 +0000

Drinking the Kobalt cab. Outstanding.

By: Joe

Joe — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 20:45:46 +0000

Delectus is a GREAT winery. I’ve been there and met Gerhardt and the amazing woman that helps it run, Liz. The Cab is just the tip of the iceberg from them.A star in the making.

My last few bottles;

01 Avignonesi Vino Nobile..Tuscan fruit and terroir..mmmmm
03 Gary Farrel Petite Syrah…Black cherry, rich.Very nice but Delectus does PS even better
01 Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove…wow.Loved it. It got better and better.
95 Antinori Pian delle vigne Brunello…seemed tired
95 Foradori Granato…the 99 blows the 95 away
03 St. Clement Orropas…loved it and agree with Gary
00 Enviere from Burgess…fantastic

Thanks Gary!

By: Brandon M

Brandon M — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 06:27:45 +0000

Tasting the Bennet Lane Maximus at this price point (2003) might be great also…I’ve had four bottle…and they’re GONE

By: Rich S

Rich S — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:09:40 +0000

Hi Gary,

Another solid episode and it was nice of you to touch on some of the things going through your mind 5 years ago. As far as what I am/have been drinking, I had a 2003 Gabbiano Chianti Classico (from WL) last Sunday with some pasta as I watched football all day long and tonight I am going to a dinner party and am bringing a couple of nice white wines. A 2004 interesting white blend from a small winery in Oregon and a bottle of a semi-dry sparkling white from Renault Winery in our great home state of NJ. I hope they both deliver……….

As far as my question goes, what are your thoughts on the 2003 Chateau Cap de Faugeres Bordeaux? I bought a futures case from WL when it was offered and I have read a lot of great reviews of it but I have yet to try a bottle!!!! Any insight would be great. Thanks!

By: sheila

sheila — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 21:36:31 +0000

Agree with answering: best decanting tips (how long for what age, varietals) and how to know when to drink various types of wine.

For the last week +:
1. Clio 2003–awesome (bought before your episode and am unable to get more now)
2. Crozes Hermitage 2003–very good
3. Lesec cdp–not my favorite, perhaps needs to age
4. Domaine Magellan Syrah-Grenache 2003–very good
5. Warwick Three Ladies Cape Blend–good

sheila

By: Matty Van

Matty Van — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 20:37:26 +0000

OLD WORLD VS. NEW WORLD –

Old World (Europe), wines that speak of the earth and a sense of place; versus fruit-driven, big and bold wine styles from the New World (The Americas and Down Under).

and a link to a website with a detailed description of old vs new

http://www.wineloverspage.com/wineadvisor1/tswa050822.phtml