Wines from Alsace. – Episode #95

September 21, 2006

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Today Gary tastes and reviews wines from the Alsace region of France. Watch today as Gary tastes these four wines from a region known for it’s quality white wines. More viewer questions and a new QOD.

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  1. September 20, 2009

    John J.

    qotd: Chateau Grapey.

    Saw you didn’t like your pinot blanc on this one, but did like the Albert Mann gewurtz. Albert Mann’s pinot blanc that’s out right now is great.
    Great epsidoe Gary, ever gonna do one on vin jaune’s, don’t think you’ve done one of those yet. A tasting of charbono’s would be cool too.

  2. November 1, 2008

    Ray Barnes

    I was hoping somewhere in the Video Library archives would be a tasting of anything made by Domaine Zind-Humbrecht. I would say Gary’s overall assessment of this producer’s quality is absolutely correct. I have not had one bad bottle from this Domaine and several that have been of exceptionally high quality. In my view Z-H is one of the few bargains out there in the elite category.

    I also hope to find some video of Domaine Weinbach, which is very reliable as well…even their allegedly humble Sylvaner, one of my favourite guilt-free “basic” wines. Great episode.

  3. April 20, 2008

    Chris

    This is one of the best episodes you’ve made. You say some hilarious things in this one.

    “I get a little oregano as well, and not the kind you smoke.”

    “Albert Mann, you da mon.”

  4. March 8, 2008

    Deeve

    wow.

    Ting.

    That was a surprise. Havent had that since I was in Jamaica 20+ years ago.

  5. February 15, 2008

    thefanjestic

    Now I get it! Pat Benatar sings Hit me with your best shot! It all comes together in the end!!

    I wonder if Brandon M ever makes it on the show.

  6. February 8, 2008

    Chris

    QOTD: Independence Bear Cellars (which I use for my homebrew)

  7. December 11, 2007

    Josh in Burgundy

    QOTD: My winery would be called La Grosse Dinde (which is french for the large turkey)

    Great episode, I’m heading to Alsace this weekend for the christmas markets and wanted to do a little research before to see if there are any must haves while I am there.

  8. October 31, 2007

    Alex

    I have started drinking wines from this region recently, although the last one was corked, more often than not they have been really good.

    QOTD: My winery would be Long Lake Point… Its a very special place for me, my father would understand, but really hard to put into words.

  9. July 18, 2007

    Dave Canada

    QOTD – I would probably call my winery Veit’s Vineyard after a town in Austria that I lived in.

  10. March 3, 2007

    Alos Diallo

    I would just call it Alos :-) after me haha.

  11. October 17, 2006

    the Count

    :) just a note. the adjective is Alsace…not Alsacian – thats a breed of a dog. nice work!

  12. September 30, 2006

    Susan

    Gary-
    Ed made sure there is 100 comments.
    Now will you do episode 100?
    Just curious!
    :)

  13. September 29, 2006

    ed r

    welcome
    Ed

  14. September 29, 2006

    ed r

    you’re

  15. September 29, 2006

    ed r

    Gary

  16. September 29, 2006

    ed r

    better

  17. September 29, 2006

    ed r

    this

  18. September 29, 2006

    ed r

    Is

  19. September 29, 2006

    Brandon M

    Whats the deal with the different spit buckets? Can I buy advertising space on the front of them?
    Product placement is where it’s at baby!

    B

  20. September 29, 2006

    Vinacull

    Thank you TimF for the information on the difference between soft drinks in U.S. versus elsewhere. Very interesting…

  21. September 24, 2006

    Brandon M

    Sorry guys…was gone for three days….Chalk Lines
    Old world baseball on the label. Think The Natural. Dusty old gloves, cheesy spikes. But no pictures, just an old base bath with an old style base at the end. I would wrap all the wine titles around the game. Pinch Hitter for your every day middle of the week wine. Bases Loaded or Reserve Pitcher for the good stuff….and on and on.

    B

  22. September 24, 2006

    Bob

    Gary, Thanks for doing this episode on Alsace region, it’s one of my favorites. I’ve had the Domaine Barmes-Buecher Sylvaner and agree, I was underwhelmed. However I’ve had the Riesling Tradition, Cremant and a wonderful Sept Grains (a blend of Muscat, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Chasselas, Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner and Chardonnay, yum) from Domaine Barmes-Buecher and they were all of the finest quality. So I’ll need to find another Sylvaner to compare.
    p.s. I’m always watching your episodes on the weekend, it’s my favorite TV show, after Monk (produced by a couple of Jersey guys BTW ;-)

  23. September 23, 2006

    Susan

    Gary-
    Great Episode! I give it a 97!
    I do like Pat Benatar! I also like Lionel Richey.
    I ABOUT FELL OUT OF MY CHAIR!! I had no idea anyone knew that I suggested the TING!
    Thanks for trying the TING!
    I think it is IRONIC you are doing the Alsace Wines and the TING in the same episode.
    My relatives are Germans who fled to Alsace to get away from religious persecution and I am the one who used to live in Jamaica and suggested the TING. When you get a chance eat some Jamaican food also! I am glad you like the TING.
    My day started off bad but has just turned out to be FABULOUS!:)
    Keep up the good work Gary!!!

  24. September 22, 2006

    Matty Van

    QOD –

    Happy Trails Merlot

    Jesus Juice

  25. September 22, 2006

    Jason

    My dream wine name:

    Beer.

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