California Chardonnay’s

California Chardonnay’s – Episode #112

October 20, 2006

Wines tasted in this episode:

Today Gary tackles oaky, over the top Chardonnay’s. Watch today and see how Gary reviews these three Chards. Gary then answers more viewer questions and has a new QOD. Have a good weekend and we’ll see you next week.

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October 20, 2006

Brandon M
TampaSteve…didn’t Guliani pretty much wipe that out and turn yous guys into a bunch of sissies?

Tony…had to sell the Bentley…will a kia sephia do?

B
October 20, 2006

Matty Van, Rochester,NY
KAHUNA – Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Reisling is my fav. NY resling

I also recomend …

http://www.foxrunvineyards.com/
October 20, 2006

TampaSteve
HHHheeeeehhheeee…..I just have to laugh…we saw the NEW YORK come out of Gary today. I am a born and raised New Yorker out of Brooklyn, so I can say this. Tony, the burn out is not WLTV . You know what comes to mind….a saying from THE GHOST BUSTERS first movie….”Being miserable and treating other people like dirt is every New Yorker’s God-given right”.
October 20, 2006

Matty Van, Rochester,NY
Brandon M – I have some of the Rocky Creek Zin that just arrived at my door today, when i try a bottle I will post what I think, probally within the next 2 weeks.

I really like Robert Mondavi Private Select Zinfandel..i get an explosion of strawberry, lots of red licorice and a lil black pepper on the finish

QOD – none that I remember…I drink 90% red, when I do drink white its usually Sauvignon Blanc
October 20, 2006

KAHUNA
I posted this on Episode #112 at the very end- but here is repost I know the VAYNIACS are foodies- a

That being said here is a tip for any seafood lover- order from http://www.great-alaska-seafood.com/
they have REAL wild Salmon several variaties and the best KING CRAB-real stuff you will not find in most high end restaurants- They run spelials all the time that is the way to go- Get on their mailing list.

Last night I had their King Crab I took out of the shell with their scallops and shrimp in a butter (Cabot Brand), Tuscan olive oil, garlic sauce tossed with fettucine and cilantro and parsley topped with Ricotta Salata(dry salted ricotta, this is not the soft cheese)- A great meal – We had a Finger Lakes region wine – Dr. Konstantin Frank Dry Reisling -My first Finger Lakes Reisling
October 20, 2006

TimF
I’ve got to echo Tony’s sentiments above: Thanks for doing this show, Gary. It sounds like you’re really busy and we appreciate you taking the time to do the show. It’s turned into must-see-TV for me…
October 20, 2006

TimF
Kahuna – That’s interesting. When I drink Boone’s Farms I use a funnel!
October 20, 2006

TimF
QOD: This probably wasn’t the best chard from California I’ve had, but it left the most lasting impression. It may have been “the wine” that got me going on this wine whole thing. I tasted this in my Wine Appreciation class in college and loved it. It was the 1993 Chateau Potelle College Cuvee. If somebody has a bottle of that hanging around I’ll make you an offer (my professor said it would likely age well). Then again, it might spoil my memory…

Outside of this, I really, really, really like Kalin Cellars Chardonnay.
October 20, 2006

Rick
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October 20, 2006

Justin
Brandon,
In a few weeks Monterey County Vinters and Growers association is putting on the Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend. I have to work Saturday, but I am hoping to hit a few of the winery open houses on Sunday. Sometimes it is a pain working at a winery. You can never have days off when fun things are happening.
October 20, 2006

Karen Lorentz
QOD – Kistler…on an expense account. Like butter.
October 20, 2006

Brandon M
Justin…
Not in a couple of years, but wouldn’t mind taking a long weekend and going down there. Mybe I can kill two birds with one stone and come down for Concours next year!

Kahuna…Your un-born son will control your habits for a while (Or at least your sleep patterns), but we’ll try to plan something far enough out so anybody who wants to join can go along.

B
October 20, 2006

Justin
Brandon,
You ever make it down to Monterey/Carmel area to taste wine?
October 20, 2006

Godfather
I laid off California Chards for almost two years and now I’m having another go at the beast. Overall, I’m most fond of Chardonnay’s from the Sanguacimo vinyard. I’ve tasted several efforts: one made by Carmenet and, most recently, Barnett. California chards can be fun wines but sometimes I find them obnoxious!
October 20, 2006

KAHUNA
Brandon, Tony, Miguelo,

I am jeaolus(however you spell it) My wife and I were supposed to do a few days of Amador with our annual Sonoma/Napa trip but she is 7 mos Pregnant(when I catch the guy I am gonna kick his butt-Just kidding she will kill me for writing that). Anyway keep us posted on the plans that will be awesome- Now If I can just think of some reason I need to be out there for business? HHMMM
October 20, 2006

Brandon M
sorry…the Casa De sonoma above IS the unoaked!
October 20, 2006

Brandon M
2005 Sebastiani Casa De Sonoma Russian River Valley Winery Notes:

Aromas of pink grapefruit, lemon rind and yellow apple fill the nose, while intense fruit flavors of Meyer lemon, Golden Delicious apple and yellow peach fill your mouth.

The apple is so up front in it! I loved it cold, and at room temp. The kicker is it’s only $17.99 a bottle and with my club discount it’s only $14.40

If your into the Bordeaux / MEritage everyone NEEDS to try the Secolo, it’s so silky…awesome! It isn’t released for another month but the ‘02 and ‘03 was amazing!
October 20, 2006

KAHUNA
Back to the Glass issue – I drink my Boonesfarm right from the bottle – no glass required
October 20, 2006

Brandon M
Tony….absolutely in for a Amador trip…you can show me some of your hidden treasure wineries.

Miguelo…I have been to MANY MANY concerts in your area.

The 2007 Amador Wine Tasting Tour…let’s start the planning!
October 20, 2006

Ed R
Brandon, I’ll have to check out the Sebastiani sounds like it’s my speed. I tried the Chateau St. Jean Chard and remember liking it. Not a big white wine guy.
October 20, 2006

Justin
oh yeah…also these are probably the most expensive chardonnays I have ever had either… The Audrey is $75 and the Diamond T is $55..
October 20, 2006

Justin
Gary,
My favorite california chardonnay would be the 2002 Talbot CuvÃ©e Audrey. I also like Talbot’s Diamond T Chardonnay. The CuvÃ©e Audrey is the unfined and unfiltered version of the Diamond T. Have you had either of these? If so, what do you think of them. Its very burgundian in style, or atleast that is how I feel.

I am glad this long week is over. Somebody pour me some wine!
October 20, 2006

stewart l
favorite chardonay has to be Mer Soleil
October 20, 2006

Miguelo DiMarco
I live in Sunnyvale, which could produce some great agriculture if all these houses weren’t built upon this world-class soil, but I grow some killer veggies/fruit in my yard.
October 20, 2006

Tony
Brandon,

You’re only about an hour and a half from where I live. I’m still waiting for your Bentley to show up at my front door.

We should definitely try to hook up some time. Let’s talk when I get back from NY. Maybe we can do a Fair Play/Amador trip together.