Oregon 2005 or Should I Say ORY GUN.

Oregon 2005 or Should I Say ORY GUN. – Episode #136

November 29, 2006

Gary is so excited about ORY GUN Pinot Noir that he tastes a second batch of wines including three from the famous Patty Green. Sit back and enjoy the show.

74 Responses

November 29, 2006

Big Billy from Big D
First!
November 29, 2006

Jim
Top 5…can’t wait to see pinot tasting.
November 29, 2006

hinrgman
I love it . Keep the episodes comming.
November 29, 2006

hinrgman
Pinot is great
November 29, 2006

hinrgman
Keep voting

http://www.localwineevents.com/blogs/blog_list.php
November 29, 2006

hinrgman
Much better spit bucket.
November 29, 2006

Tom T.
Hey don’t throw anything at that HD cam! (j/k)

263? Is that the number of days until the much anticipated heat episode??
November 29, 2006

len c
Top 10 from my phone??? Not bad!
November 29, 2006

Richard Lee
Hello, first comment ever!!! WLTV rocks.
November 29, 2006

len c
263? Number of days until the baby is born????
November 29, 2006

hinrgman
ory-gun has some graet pinots
November 29, 2006

Italian Stallion
CLASSIC
November 29, 2006

SeanM
Another good one, thanks bud.
November 29, 2006

KAHUNA
QOD:
Bacon is the greatest food group on earth-

Give me Bacon suateed in butter and on bread with Mayonase I am in heaven-

BACON BACON BACON BACON YIIIPPPPEEEE
November 29, 2006

Brandon M
Big Billy back in da house! Nice number one spot bud!
November 29, 2006

KAHUNA
Cook some Maple bacon, chop some dates and dried figs- chuck the dates and figs in the pan with the bacon add in some pinoli nuts mix in 1/4 stick of butter- transfere to a bowl-

Take a nice chunk of bree(does not need to be expensive- take the skin off put it in the bottom of a seperate bow and spread the cheese out- then dump the bacon mixture on top then add another cleaned Bree on top and spread to cover the mixture- top with more toasted pinoli nuts and put in the oven until it bubbles-

Serve with some thin sliced franch Baquette and you have friends for life
November 29, 2006

Ken
Good episode, but the server was running quite slow when I watched it. It kept stopping and starting.

QOTD: Bacon is the best thing that’s bad for you.
November 29, 2006

K Spengler
bacon…or baking?
November 29, 2006

cgf
Awesome episode. I love those oregon pinots! Can we get some SHEA VINEYARD bottlings, gary. its good stuff.

also, as per the “ribbon ridge” on the Estate bottle, i think that refers to the new AVA’s oregon has. Ribbon ridge is a new one, along with dundee hills, and a couple of others.
November 29, 2006

TampaSteve
Gary, these newer episodes with the HD cam seem to be loading very very very slowly. Great quality, not complaining but I have noticed I have to walk away from my comp for a good 20 minutes and just let it load, and I am on Verizon FIOS (fiber optic).
November 29, 2006

Nathan N
Good show

Sorry to here about the 05 A to Z. I have enjoyed the 03 & 04.

QOD My policy has always been Bacon makes everything taste Better except ice cream
November 29, 2006

Scruff
Bacon…. hmmm … probably should stay on the pig (but I would say that as I’m a vegtarian – I know the pig would too! hee hee).

Loved the episode, seems like Penner Ash as on a roll!
November 29, 2006

TampaSteve
The Quail Hill scores 93 and is already sold out…what a tease
November 29, 2006

johnm
263 + 136 = 399 Will episode 400 offer a BIG surprise?
November 29, 2006

hugh
i agree with len-gv is counting down the days til his buddy’s baby arrives!!
gee, you’d think it was his!!!
November 29, 2006

johnm
“Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon.”
Doug Larson
November 29, 2006

jon777
Great episode — good to know the overall impression of the ’05s (I’m likely to stay away as I don’t generally like the lighter style Pinot’s), but may have to try the Quail Hill (if I can find it!)

QOD: Bacon RULES!!! I would eat bacon at 3 meals a day if I could!!! Bacon, egg and cheese on a fresh biscuit for breakfast. BLT for lunch. Bacon Cheeseburger for dinner.

If you want a real treat have:
1) North Country smokehouse bacon (you can order online). The Cobb smoked and Applewood smoked are both amazing!
2) The bacon appetizer at Peter Lugers. Evil!
3) The bacon entree in the tavern room at Grammercy Tavern. More resembles pork belly than what you’d expect from the entrees description. HEAVEN!
November 29, 2006

hugh
Did i see a bottle of Winner’s Tank Shiraz in that cart??
Great wine and screaming value (the 04)
November 29, 2006

hugh
guess not!!
November 29, 2006

Brooklyn Paul
Bacon… is … AWESOME!

Patricia Green Quail Hill Pinot Noir 2005? Anymore coming in? I shouldn’t even be buying more wine but I was going to make an exception for this!
November 29, 2006

Jack:)
Good show. Are you sure that you aren’t coming down with something? Your voice sounded a little scratchy.
Was that a Freudian slip?
November 29, 2006

Dominus
Whoooooooooaaaaaa, now that was my favorite show! Being a member of OPNC (Oregon Pinot Noir Club) I just received my case of Patty Green futures (I bought them pre-WLTV a year or so ago) and I am blessed with a review of Patty Green. She is great.

QOD: Bacon? Hmmm, I actually prepared a meal using bacon as one of the ingredients from a “bacon only” cookbook. It is great stuff. Hate the mess it makes but worth the cleanup.

Off to climb Quail Hill!

Cheers!
Dom
November 29, 2006

E-Rock
Bacon… It’s like cheese it makes everything better. But seriously there is nothing like the Bacon at Peter Luger’s.. Unbelievable stuff. Wolfgang’s Steakhouse in NYC does the bacon almost as good as Luger’s. Must be the ovens!
November 29, 2006

Denise
Gary, I’m a little concerned about you. Hopefully, you’re just under the weather. Your energy at the start of the show seemed very light. Call me crazy, but after a hard day at work, I really, really look forward to that hyper-energized hello and welcome. The “Hi, it’s me” left me feeling a little sad…today your voice is low, your brow is furrowed…anyway, hope all is well. Great information in the show (as always!), and you really picked up toward the end, but you’re shiny, happy self just seemed a little low. (Let me add, however, that your cap throw to the camera was right on!!)

Taking advantage of the kids bathtime tonight to escape and watch this episode…they shouted in to ask if I was watching “Timmy Turner!” hahaha Just HAD to share that one…

263…Can’t be a baby countdown. The gestation period is 280 days, right? Can the countdown really start already…I mean would you really know already? Anyway, from my calculations (I’m terrible at math) I think we’re looking at August 19. I’m a sports Philistine, so I can’t figure out the significance of that date. Perhaps a draft, someone’s retirement? The crush in Carneros?
November 29, 2006

Denise
Clarification…the kids thought your voice sounded like Timmy Turner’s…
November 29, 2006

Joe P.
thanks for the preview of the 05 Pinot. I likes me some bacon! jp
November 29, 2006

Joe P.
Is there really going to ba a baby V?
November 29, 2006

E-Rock
I’d rule out the baby scenario based on the fact that a pregnancy lasts roughly 270 days from what I can gather. So he’d really have to be confident that he delivered, but i could be wrong.
November 29, 2006

joe
Gary,

I really liked the understated introduction today. When you are a star,understatement is a lovely quality.

I love Pinot. Especially Oregon Pinot.

What do you think of Broadley? They must age well, because some older vintages have knocked me out – and they seem to thread the “Vaynerchuck” needle of balance between new and old world style. Am I off base here?

Joe
November 29, 2006

Karen Lorentz
QOD – Bacon. Love it. Nothing finer than a BLT. Unless it’s bacon and eggs…or just bacon, all by itself.
November 29, 2006

KAHUNA
Any woman who loves Bacon I Love – good job Karen
November 29, 2006

eugene
QOTD

I never eat bacon. I have no opinion on taste.
The nose is fine.
November 29, 2006

EJ
Bacon, bacon, bacon, bacon….. BAAACCOONN!!!! (I am vaguely remembering a dog treat commercial…anyone else thing that?).

LOVE bacon! Bacon wrapped around scallops is to die for! I agree with E-rock that the bacon at Wolfgang’s was outstanding (never been to Luger’s).

The ‘05 oregon pinots got quite a few Vaynernod’s! will check out Patty’s Quail Hill when WL receives a new shipment.
November 29, 2006

Lurk-A-Lot
Hey Gary. Just sitting here enjoying an interesting Red Zin and watching WLTV on my laptop. Figured I’d come out of lurkhood and say hello.

I really enjoy the show. Thanks.
November 29, 2006

Darlene O.
Another hit, Gary. Bacon…absolutely one of the best tastes/smells in the world. Hey…is it my imagination or was the lighting during taping a little different today? Different time of day?
November 29, 2006

Wawine
Beautiful! You didn’t sound like an East Coaster this time. As I live in Washington (the state, not the D.C.) I get down to Orygun a few times a year. I visited Penner Ash during the Memorial Day weekend; I thought the wines were very good but a bit too expensive. The winery itself is beautiful with nice grounds.
November 29, 2006

Joe F
Jon777 What wine would/do you go for with Luger’s steak? Others can weigh in, but please don’t throw a 100 dollar bottle out there. Something reasonable that would rock.
November 29, 2006

Justin Kistner
Oregon wine rules!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Especially our Pinot Noir. 2002 was also a great year for our Pinot.
November 29, 2006

Capt M
Great episode, as every day, but I could not view the download from iTunes. Had to watched right out of the website on my browser. This’s never happened before. Bacon? I like mine toasty crunchy almost burnt, not oily and soft, as opposed to Chocolate Chip cookies. I love soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies; don’t care much for the blue package. Just a thought.
November 29, 2006

ChrisR
QOD: As a vegetarian for the last 12+ years, I can say that bacon is my greatest temptation to eat meat again. Thankfully so many South African Merlots rich in bacon and smoked pork flavors are a cure for my cravings.
November 29, 2006

Trish da' Dish
Best BLT in St. Louis!!! should you ever need it, is to be had at the Crown Candy Kitchen.
1.You need to know that the lines extend out of the door and down the sidewalk if you go at lunch time, so be smart and go early or late (dinner). Very casual dress; but you will see lots of politicians, cops, and other movers/shakers there.
2.Order the BLT (which will appear to have a whole package of bacon on it). Also order the best chocolate malt you’ll ever taste (the ice cream is made on-site)
3.Don’t forget to buy yourself a t-shirt. It says, “Crown Candy Kitchen” on the front, and the exit view clarifies, “This Ain’t no health food store….Home of the Heartstopping BLT!”
Everything there is great. Egg-salad sandwich, the chili, the fish sandwich w/chips, all are extremely well-executed. And best of all, it’s not $ or pretentious at all. They also make lots of candy (of course) on site, so know that your kids will bug you to buy the softball-sized jawbreaker to take home…..

Homer Simpson agrees…”Mmmmm…..bacon…..mmmmmm….”
November 30, 2006

Jaye
Bacon, eh? This week’s Iron Chef America challenge was a bacon challenge! I believe there are reruns throughout the week: http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/show_ia/episode/0,1976,FOOD_16696_43710,00.html
November 30, 2006

Joe Hoholick
Gary, it is interesting you spoke of bacon during today’s episode. I think Pinot is the BEST match for bacon. Oregon pinot has a smokey bacon flavor to me and I love the match of Oregon Pinot and a BLT, a BLT totally heavy on bacon. Have you ever tried the match?
Joe
November 30, 2006

Lynne
Bacon??? LOVE IT!!…The best on a camping trip.. aromas of coffee perking in the coals and bacon sizzling in a cast iron skillet over the campfire…it just doesn’t get much better than that. If the smell of bacon frying could be bottled…..what a great wine that would be.

Thanks, Kahuna for a new bacon recipe. Sounds great.

Thank you for the pinot episode.
November 30, 2006

Roberto
Gary.
Excellent episode but did you see what the Oregon wine Gazzette say about 2005 ? >… no surprises that are thight Pinot out there because of the Blow up of sun they had back in that season.
maybe now IT’S BETTER TO HAVE SOME GREAT ALTO ADIGE from 03 and 01 ….
Ciao
November 30, 2006

AnthonyS
Another quality episode. Keep ‘em coming.

QOTD – I love bacon. Put it on my breakfast sandwich, my breakfast platter, my BLT at lunch, wrap some scallops in it for a nice appetizer.

I had the 2005 Mollydooker ‘The Boxer’ the other day. It had a distinct smell of bacon. MMMM BACON
November 30, 2006

Susan
Gary-
Another SUPER episode!
Love the new spit bucket and the other Jets toys.
But most of all, LOVE the episode.
HINT:
You will be getting more Pinot Noir to try in February.
LOVE this episode.
Taste along – fabulous idea!
:)
QOD:
I have to agree with kahuna and ej.
I have lots of hog farmers in the family so
YES
we eat LOTS of bacon.
Love it on or with ANYTHING!
Must be sauted just right for most recipes I like.
LOVE
LOVE
bacon or
anything from a wonderful hog.
November 30, 2006

Marc Mc
Bacon-
Nuseke’s, unbelievable and from Wisconsin. GO PACK.

The bacon wrapped breadsticks at the itailian restaurant in the Riviera in Las Vegas, oh my.
November 30, 2006

QueSeraSyrah
Great episode and great timing as I just got an offer on some of the Patty Green’s locally. I’ll be seeking out that Quail Hill. Have you had the Anden or Four Winds?

QOD- Bacon is good so long as it’s not too greasy. I like mine CRISPY! Applewood Smoked Bacon is the BOMB!
November 30, 2006

Lev M.
One of your staff recommended the AtoZ as the best for under $15. I had it for thanksgiving with turkey and I thought it was pretty good. I think that sometimes, the wine flavor should not scream over the food. This wine seemed to me to have just the right subtlety with food, whereas alone, it might have been too simple.

Pinot noir seems to be one of the worst values out there…I wonder if this is because of Sideways…hmmm. There dont seem to be very many decent bottles under $15. Maybe its just me.

QOTD: Bacon…a little bit goes a long way. My favorite use is with sauteed radiccio.
November 30, 2006

Boucher
I stumbled upon your web TV a couple of days ago-
What a viewing marathon- I must have watched almost all of the episodes.
(while working.. sshhh)

I recommend visting Willamette Valley.
Have a bottle of Patrcia Green to go along
w/ a 5 course wild mushroom meal at Joel Palmer House
November 30, 2006

GeneV
Bacon + Spinach + Riesling = Ummmm.
November 30, 2006

jon777
Joe F wrote, “Jon777 What wine would/do you go for with Lugerâ€™s steak? Others can weigh in, but please donâ€™t throw a 100 dollar bottle out there. Something reasonable that would rock. ”

For such a great steak house, Luger’s has a very weak wine list. It is the anti-Berns (famous Tampa steakhouse — generally 1 & 2 for Steak with Lugers among Steak-0-philes). I honestly don’t remember what wines I’ve had there before (and there wine list isn’t on their web site to refresh). Nothing memorable for sure — personally, I go for the mid-priced ($50-60) California Cab there. The steak (and BACON!) at Luger’s is what its all about — I don’t think you’ll find any Vaynerchuck QPR steals on the menu. I don’t even know if they have a Sommelier — the waiters aren’t going to be of much help there. I think at Luger’s you just go for a more known commodity and just enjoy the BEEF!
November 30, 2006

SeanM
Bacon is great, best use for bacon:
Fry it up crispy, put it aside to drain,
take a fresh blueberry muffin, slice it in half top to bottom,
place cut side in the hot pan of bacon grease,
fry until the side is a little crispy and browned.
Eat the muffin and enjoy the bacon.

Gary, you should check out the podcast at this site to work on your western accent
http://www.winepressnw.com/
November 30, 2006

garybee
Though not too important, but people here in the northeast pronounce Oregon as Or-e-gone. Around the rest of the country (and particularly in Oregon) it’s pronounced Or-a-gun.
Just got back from Spain. Had some good wines, but wish I’d have been there longer.
Gary Beesley
November 30, 2006

wey
I love bacon. Goes well with a lot of things!
Too bad I am outside the USA, so I can not order the amazing sixpack to taste semi live..

Keep uncorking the nice bottles
W.
November 30, 2006

Tony S.
What are my thoughts on Bacon?!?!? What AREN’T my thoughts on bacon!! There is absolutely, positively, without a question, abso-smurfly, nothing wrong with bacon. It’s perfect. Just like WLTV. Actually, I’ve never, ever, ever, erver, nerver have spit bacon before, so maybe bacon IS perfect.

OK…great episode. I will be a HUGE Jets fan if they beat Green Bay this weekend. Seriously. See you later,
GO BEARS (AND JETS–this week)!!!
T
November 30, 2006

Julius
Gary – you have said to put our tasting requests in the comments and you will (eventually) do it. Well, while I’m waiting for some made long ago, I’ll add another, Library Code: 3867.
November 30, 2006

Dan C.
Gary- For about the third or fourth time, I could not view the episode on the day of release (the video stops every 5-10 seconds), but I had no problem the next day which is today 11/30. Also Gary, my brother has lived in Oregon for 25 years and assures me the correct pronunciation is: OR A GUN with an even accent on each syllable and said quickly.

Marc Mc- I agree with you on the Nueske’s bacon from tiny Wittenberg, WI
QueSS- The Nueske’s is applewood smoked. Order at 800-392-2266 or visit nueskes.com

QOD- I love bacon for breakfast and it makes a great wrap for many grill items from fowl to veggies
February 11, 2007

Matt W
Oregon Pinot Noirs are great, but you missed my favorite: Willamette Valley 2004/2005….heck, even the 2006 Whole Cluster Pinot Noirs. Tons of fruit, easily accessible. Love it.

http://www.willamettevalleyvineyards.com/?s=wine&ss=2

-M
February 17, 2007

Desmaic
Oregon pinots? Ponzi reserve, Argyle Nuthouse and Reserve, Shea vinyards, Erath estate selection, Bethal Heights, Chehalem vinyards, Benton Lane,,,, i could go for days…. as a side note alot of Oregon wines are made to be drank younger,, 4 to 7 years…. the acids and tannins are more delicate than Burgundian blends,, younger vines,, softer weather,, more rain… delicate, elegant, soft and fruity. i love them!!!
March 7, 2007

Malarkey
My life would not be complete without bacon.

LOVE Oregon Pinots.
March 14, 2007

Justmarsh
I just managed to get a hold of 4 bottles of the Patty Green Quail Hill. Whew! The grip on the finish is amazing, it just never stops! I love this stuff. I neeeeeed to get on her mailing list. Thanks again for the great advice GV!
September 25, 2009

John J.
qotd: thoughts on bacon. I love it.
Would also love it Gary if you did a vin jaune episode, and one on tasting those different charbono’s out there.