Grenache Wine Tasting – Episode #144

December 11, 2006

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Links mentioned in todays episode.

Atlanta and Company

Today Gary does a Grenache wine tasting and review. Watch and see how these four fare, plus a new QOD. Gary will be on the TV Atlanta and Company tommorow Dec 12 at 11:00 a.m. Click the link above to see the video after it’s posted.

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July 16, 2008

Oakmon's BF
I just had my first Grenache as I rewatch this episode. Itâ€™s a 2005 Las Rocas de San Alejandro Garnacha Calatayud from Spain which I picked up for $13. The cork was covered with a soft black plastic. I never saw that before. I wasnâ€™t big on it. It reminded me of zin. Too much black pepper and too much alcohol.
July 16, 2007

surf.sf
New Year’s? Well I drank a nice Kabinett Riesling for July 4th! Great episode. Love Grenache because its an easy drinking wine without the round flabby mouthfeel of a cheap Merlot. Favorites Grenaches are Unti and Tablas Creek!
April 14, 2007

wtvLurker
lets go mets.
kevin mitchell bare handed catch:

http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w_id=442248&w=mms%3A//a1503.v108692.c10869.g.vm.akamaistream.net/7/1503/10869/v0001/mlb.download.akamai.com/10869/2005/open/topplays/archive08/080905_nynsdn_wright_bare_350.wmv&pid=mlb_tp&gid=2005/08/09/nynmlb-sdnmlb-1&cid=mlb&fid=mlb_tp350&v=2&mType=w&urlstr=&mUrl=&type=v_free&_mp=1
December 28, 2006

CampingLisa
What am I drinking for New Year’s you ask…I am drinking a bottle of Veuve Clicquot. I brought a few bottles with me when I was in Reims this past summer. I actually had some on Christmas day too. I think I could enjoy it weekly…too bad my pocketbook can’t!
December 19, 2006

Brandon M
New Years = 2004 Schild Estate Shiraz
December 15, 2006

Miguelo DiMarco
For New Years:

Drusian Prosecco di Valdobbiadene

Paringa Sparkling Shiraz

Enthusiastic nights NEED palate-friendly!
December 14, 2006

Mitch
As much as I love grenache, I can’t say much for Australia’s efforts. Too ripe and one-dimensional. Clarendon Hills was highly hyped stateside for quite a few years, mostly due to huge scores from Mr. Parker, but now it seems most wine enthusiasts have come to the conclusion that the Clarendon Hills wines are overrated and over-priced. Burge Family makes a very good grenache which they call Garnacha, the Spanish name. Noon Eclipse is worth trying.
There are some exciting grenaches coming out of California from the likes of Alban, Unti, Beckmen, SQN, Kenneth-Crawford, Kaena, Shadow Canyon, and more. Alban leads the way. It seems that with California’s warm climate, blending in some syrah is key for structure and complexity.
New Years Eve I will be drinking De Meric Grande Reserve Sous Bois Brut, 2000 Launois Special Club, Launois “Cuvee Reserve” Brut Blanc de Blancs, Marguet Pere & Fils ‘Cuvee Reserve’ Brut and Tarlant Brut Reserve Champagne, and whatever else our friends may bring. I imagine New Years Day I will be drinking water and coffee.
December 13, 2006

joe
nice episode on grenache!! i am a big old world grenache fan, but i have found that this style needs the most time to open in a decanter (for younger wines) than any other varietal i have had.. i have opened some beautiful old world grenache to find them to be just ok, but later in the night just have blossomed in the glass!! new world grenache is not my thing tho…gets a little too baked, jammy, and reduced for me…

some people have already mentioned, but as of my last check, grenache is the most planted red in the world….but airen (white) is the most planted overall.
December 13, 2006

TimF
According to a book I have circa 1984, Airen was the most planted grape worldwide and Grenache was second…
December 13, 2006

mr. francophile
interesting tasting on the last two wines, parker is going a bit seniel imo.
New Years some 96 grande dame, its almost as good as the 90
December 12, 2006

Dave
Great show. Great cringing/clanking/spitting.
QOTD – 96 Chateau LaTour Pomerol. It was a gift almost a year ago, and I’m dying to try it.
As far as the bubbly goes, I’m going to have to re-view your VLOG!!!
December 12, 2006

rino70
Good stuff. I stumbled upon your blog through the Coturri site, good stuff bro. I alway get pissed off when I hear people popping Champagne corks at midnight, C’mon thats so cliche. I will be starting out w/some Schramsberg Blanc de Noir 2002(about 7 pm), followed by Benton Lane pinot noir,some Ridge and Coturri zins and maybe a late harvest vignioli di santo Stefano. Pair each wine w/tapas and roll in the new year w/ family and friends.
December 12, 2006

PJ
So you come to my home town and I miss the TV show? Guess I’m going to have to start visiting more often. Good show. Don’t think I have tried Grenache’s before. I am a new to wine drinking world and am only now starting to buy wines breaking the $11 barrier. So you’ll understand why the Twenty Row Cab is baiting me. Hey, and this is my first post. So wow. I’m setting records everywhere. Right now for New Years, we have a bottle of Bordeaux a relative brought back from France. It’s 1986 vintage so if it isn’t vinegar, it should be good.
December 12, 2006

Italian Stallion
Great episode Gary,

For New Years I am drinking:

Nicholas Fiulliate (sp) rose
December 12, 2006

Tony S.
Yep…it WAS me. I’m the reason the Jets lost. Sorry. I picked the Bills in my football pool, cause I thought they’d win.

My fault…and then the Bears had to go and win. Sorry man…great episode though and have a safe flight. See you later. Oh ya, QOD: I don’t know. I don’t plan that far ahead. I don’t like getting wasted, so I’ll have some wine, maybe Champagne. I’ll probably do what I normally do and that’s hang out at home with my wife, or we’ll go to our friend’s house and just have a relaxing eveing. OK, see you later,

GO BEARS!!
T
December 12, 2006

Matthew L
Nice episode Gary. I’ve always had Grenache…and some other grape. I’ve never had it as a stand alone, so I’m very interested to give them a try.

QOTD: ? Hmmmm ? I haven’t decided, but I was contemplating ordering a bottle of Brown Estate Zinfandel from WL. I learned about this producer years ago from an article in Wine Spectator, and have always wanted to try the Zin. You reviewed the wine in episode #25, and spoke very highly about the bottle.

Safe travels to ATL.
December 12, 2006

cgf
Gary,
great job in Atalanta today!

You hit your stride about midway through, and really came across well. Good to hear WLTV is going global. What is the viewership up to now?

I thought the woman was going to have a heart attack when you said that some wine smells like urinals at a carnival.
December 12, 2006

Jtk
Great Episode, love the Grenache. QOD ~ 1985 Charles Heidsieck Brut Champagne Charlie ~~~
December 12, 2006

Chad D.
Nice Grenache episode…
QOTD: I have family coming over and they do not favor the bubbles, so we will probably go with our favorite beer Orion. I may try to sneak in a bottle of Riesling…have to do a little shopping.
December 12, 2006

dougiefresh
yep, bought the 6 pack and invited two other couples over for a taste along with Gary.

Guess we’ll just have to tune in to Kim Marcus….

Just kidding, we’re actually getting together on Friday to do the Vaynerchuk taste along. Don’t let us down dude!
December 12, 2006

Jeff H
good broadcast in Atlanta. Thanks for opening minds to the emerging areas of production and loosening people up when it comes to wine rules.
For NYE, it will be the Aubry Rose from the Thiese book in my hand at all times.
Jeff
December 12, 2006

Rick " The Model" M
Good luck today man. What do the numbers on the whiteboard stand for?
QOD: I am drinking anything that get’s me loaded.
December 12, 2006

Brent
http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=300166

NV Merieau Touraine methode traditionnelle
December 12, 2006

Pete J.
We’ll be drinking, and loving, Roederer Estate-Brut-Anderson Valley. Hope your 2007 is the greatest!
December 12, 2006

Joe Po
QOTD: After a trip to the WL, finding grower champagne recommended by The Man, my friends and I are going to have Drappier Blanc de Blanc and Billiot Brut Reserve!