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1. December 11, 2006

   Burton

   I was dissapointed to hear that Neyers no longer makes their Hudson Vineyard Grenache. It was one of my favorite G’s. Dec. 31 is looking like ‘88 Salon and ‘97 Far Niente Cab friends have been wanting to try. Will also have something spur of the moment.

2. December 11, 2006

   Eric

   Nice episode. I have yet to try a Grenache. Something to add to my ever growing list.

   QOD: For New Years, I’ll be drinking Fort, which is a really big beer from Dogfish Head, then maybe some Taylor Fladgate 20 year old tawny, only because I haven’t been able to find any 30 or 40 year old to splurge on.

   Have you ever tried a Jacob’s Creek sparkling wine? It’s 20% Pinot Noir 80% Chardonnay, which I guess is opposite of what people usually do. We’re thinking of having it for our wedding toast, since it’s the best we’ve tried so far in the $10 and under range. It’s really only the 4th sparkling wine/Champagne I’ve ever had… sorta new to it.

3. December 11, 2006

   good old ludwig van

   QOTD:

   I was reorganizing my cellar this weekend and ran across three 1999 Alain Michelot Nuits St. Georges Les Chaignots 1er Crus that I hadn’t logged into CellarTracker (and therefore had forgotten I owned). No one else on CT has any bottles, so I have no guidance as to whether it’s in its drinking window. Is anyone out there familiar with this wine and able to offer some advice? I figured I’d give one a try on New Years.

   I had a 1981 or 1982 Le Roy Nuit St. Georges at La Tour d’Argent in 2001 and it was the wine that got me into this hobby. I’m still trying to re-create that experience!

4. December 11, 2006

   DJA

   Hi Gary,
   Nice to see you do a set of Grenache. Nice change of pace.
   Also, Great to see a Bonny Doon wine. They make some nice wines at great prices. Their wines are always interesting.
   As for the New Year, likely go with a Moscato d’Asti, a light sparking wine with a great taste.

5. December 11, 2006

   stewart l

   Gary, loved the grenache episode. Recently, I bought theYalumba bush vine 2004 grenache-excellent and about 15 bones
   For new years, will start with gewurztraminers with chinese food, then 2 champagnes 1)Duval-Leroy NV brut and 2)Taittinger Comtes De Champagne 1996 Blanc De Blanc

6. December 11, 2006

   David Canada

   I’ll be having some Deutz and some 2001 Mitolo GAM. Love the show.

7. December 11, 2006

   Jason G.

   Great episode.
   I had been thinking along the champagne route for New Year’s until yesterday afternoon, when a quick stop in a local San Diego wine store for a Christmas party cheapo turned into a cool opportunity. Apparently, a wine collector up the coast had expereicned a pallette shift from New World to Old World, and was in the process of unloading his entire California / Oregon world-class holdings, most going back to the early 90s, all perfectly cellared. I had missed the big last-minute sale, but one of the employees mentioned a few boxes of great stuff were left, and let me dig through the unclaimed stuff in the kitchen. Among other bottles, including a 2001 Ken Wright Guadalupe Vineyard Pinot, I found a 1994 Chateau Montelena Estate Napa Valley Cab. My wife is a little mad about the price, but it’s what we’ll be popping open Dec. 31. (She should just be relieved I didn’t scoop up the two dozen or so older Cayuse bottles going for $200+….)

8. December 11, 2006

   E

   Never had Grenache Blanc, sounds like fun.

   QOD: well, not the Drappier since it’s GONE! So let’s make it the Moncuit instead.

   Oh, and here’s Kevin Mitchell, in annoying GIF format:

   http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/2918/number72pc9ll.gif

9. December 11, 2006

   Jaye

   Hi Gary — I watched today’s episode with lots of interest since I have really enjoyed Australian Grenache in the past. In fact, I think I will open one up tonight! I am delighted that you chose to do an episode after all!

   As for the QOD, I had purchased the Drappier BdB on your recommendation from the “Grower Champagnes” episode and tried it on Thanksgiving. It was the first champagne I have ever really enjoyed (it must be said I haven’t had much champagne). As a result I bought more and will be sharing that with my neighbors on New Years. Hope you have a great time in Atlanta!

10. December 11, 2006

    e mojo

    I haven’t decided what to buy for New Year’s Eve, but I’m a *huge* fan of German wines. Do sparkling German wines exist, and are they worthwhile? A positive answer here could possibly change my world.

11. December 11, 2006

    KAHUNA

    GaryV – hit the Buckhead hard buddy- have a fishbowl for me then hop on the minibus for the Goldclub get an dance from the girl dressed as a LSU cheerleader and hit their breakfast buffet at 2 AM.

    QOTD: If my son is born as that is his expected date of arrival it will be a Caymus Speceial Select- then for Champagne it will be whatever I ordered today- cant remeber really I just clicked a link from the forum and added 2 and checked out- From the WE top 100 list-

12. December 11, 2006

    Steve B

    QOD:
    NV Duval Leroy Brut WC# 28086
    2003 Domaine Carneros Brut WC# 28953

13. December 11, 2006

    James H

    Hmm… I’m not sure what I’m going to drink for New Years yet. I’ve not had much champagne in my life, but those that I’ve had were usually mixed with a hint of raspberry with a sugar-rimmed glass. Perhaps I’ll prepare some of these for my friends and family.

    I’d really like to get my hands on a very special bottle of wine too. I’m not exactly sure what, but I’m sure my local wine store will have something neat for me. Perhaps something white as I’ve had a lot of red lately.

    Speaking of red: I had some Gato Negro Merlot last weekend. Horrible! It was like biting into the vine itself. It’s a very cheap bottle of wine ($9.05 CAD), but I was hoping for something a little better than the juice of a vine dyed red.

14. December 11, 2006

    jon777

    QOD: Haven’t figured out New Years Eve vino yet. Needless to say it will be bubbly…

    NYJ: I think this week we see what kind of coach Eric Mangini is — can he get this team up and prepared to win this “must-win” game against a very beatable Minny team? Win out and they’ve still got a reasonable chance, given the schedules of the other contenders. A big test for the Jets and this rookie coach. GO JETS!

    Kevin Mitchell: Surprisingly a quick google and youtube search did not turn up the Kevin Mitchell catch (which I remember VERY well!). If anyone finds it, post a link — a GREAT catch. BTW, David Wright made a similar catch last year I believe…

15. December 11, 2006

    GOL

    GV – Entertaining performance on the Kilkanoon. Good luck in the ATL

    QOD – Whatever they serve at the wedding we’ll be attending

16. December 11, 2006

    Nathan N

    Great show

    QOD: Haven’t even thought about NYD yet. I usually stick to Samuel Adams but who knows I might try a Grenache for the first time.

17. December 11, 2006

    ML

    Great episode GV. Thanks for taping 2 today.

    So you go both ways, eh? That explains the Smurf and Strawberry Shortcake collection.

    Not sure what I’m drinking for NYE…first I have to decide on the wines for Xmas Eve and Xmas Day.

    Safe travels to ATL.

18. December 11, 2006

    Dan C.

    Gary- Sorry about the Jets. Don’t give up, they have a very winnable game next week vs. ViQueens.

    Thanks for the Grenache episode. We drink a lot of it, Spain and France mostly.

    QOD- Canada Dry Ginger Ale in flutes with the kids.

19. December 11, 2006

    Steve B

    Glad to see the Bonny Doon due well.

    Rumor alert – Gary goes both ways

20. December 11, 2006

    TonyT

    I’ve been lurking for a little over a week now – didn’t come out this weekend, but thought I’d get into it today! Cheers on the site, nice design and I love the tasting videos. Not sure what I’m drinking for New Year’s – I’ll probably pull out one of the decent bottles in the collection, since I’m not a fan of sparklers. Thanks for the grenache review, my girlfriend will love it!

21. December 11, 2006

    Bill T.

    New Year’s Eve: Schramsberg Cremant 2002!

22. December 11, 2006

    alco holland

    No garlic in the Clos du Gilroy? I’m disappointed as that is the classic note in this wine. I haven’t had this vintage, but it usually screams “GARLIC!!!!” out of the glass I might have to pass on this one.

23. December 11, 2006

    Noah

    Gary,

    I am drinking a NV Schramsberg North Coast Mirabelle Brut Rose Sparkling Wine. Good stuff…and it was quite affordable too. If you’ve never tasted it…wonderful body, great acidity, nice balance, plenty of yeasty/honey notes, and firmer tannins than most brut roses that I have tried. I have nothing selected for dinner yet. It will be a standing rib roast as an entree. Any suggestions of what I should drink in the $15-$30 range? Thanks Gary

    Noah

24. December 11, 2006

    boyd

    QOTD: Drinking a 1.5 liter of 2000 Domaine Serene Evenstad Reserve. Money.

    Sorry about the Jets bro. Let’s drown our sorrows in the ATL tonight.

25. December 11, 2006

    Rob M

    Eugene, thanks for realizing “number posting” is dumb. Now, my friend, take the next step…

    Driven by petrol flavors, high alcohol, a lot of acidity- did someone pour some Chevron Super Unleaded in your bottle? Will have to pass on the Domaine Magellan Grenache Blanc.

    Regarding the Bonny Doon Clos Gilroy Grenache- floral pudding? Jason Hicks, save this one. My mom never served me that.

    I saw the mini VaynerClank with the Kilikanoon. Don’t think I have ever seen Gary score a wine 89 points with a clank of the teeth.

    I love the VaynerDribble down the bottle of The Fave.

    Thank you for doing the show today. I know we rode you hard in the forum, but you served us the first hit of crack, we are just craving more and more. I agree with other posters- bank a few so when needed, you can take the “day” off.

    QOD: haven’t thought that far in advance.

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