Comments on: Grenache Wine Tasting – Episode #144

By: John J.

John J. — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:30:54 +0000

qotd probably a sparkling
Gary think you might tackle a vin jaune episode in the near future?

By: Oakmon's BF

Oakmon's BF — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:54:46 +0000

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.

By: surf.sf

surf.sf — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 06:52:27 +0000

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!

By: wtvLurker

wtvLurker — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 13:23:11 +0000

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

By: CampingLisa

CampingLisa — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 23:30:45 +0000

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!

By: Brandon M

Brandon M — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 06:57:25 +0000

New Years = 2004 Schild Estate Shiraz

By: Miguelo DiMarco

Miguelo DiMarco — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:17:03 +0000

For New Years:

Drusian Prosecco di Valdobbiadene

Paringa Sparkling Shiraz

Enthusiastic nights NEED palate-friendly!

By: Mitch

Mitch — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 16:07:53 +0000

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.

By: joe

joe — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:41:18 +0000

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.

By: TimF

TimF — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 17:16:25 +0000

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