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1. December 27, 2006

   ChadD

   Wines:
   2005 Thorn-Clarke Shiraz Shotfire Ridge, 2005 La Ferme Julien Cotes du Luberon Blanc, 2003 Louis Bernard Cotes du Rhone, 2005 (?) Beaujolais Nouveau

2. December 27, 2006

   Skol

   Wines of the weekend:

   Nicolas Feuillatte Rose NV
   Chateau de Fargues 2001 Sauterne
   Daniel Rion Clos Vougeot 2002
   Jean-Marc Bouley Pommard “Les Fremiers” 2002
   Dr Frank Semi-Dry Riesling 2005
   Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc 2005
   Domaine de Closel Savennieres Clos Papillon 2004

   The Savennieres was outstanding as well as the Bouley Pommard which in my opinion is one of the best 2002 Burgundies I have had. Among the top 5, and I probably tried about 100 different 2002 Burgundies in the last two years. It keeps getting better.

   Great Cahors feature. I will definitely try some given the price point.

   Go Jets ( and I hope the G-men can do it on Saturday )

3. December 27, 2006

   Eric Anderson

   Good luck with the beard. We Cowboy fans are just hanging on hoping we can get our game back in time for the playoffs.

   QOTD
   Leitz Dragonstone Reisling- gotta try this if you haven’t yet
   Wente Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir
   St. Clement Orropas- great recommendation Gary V
   Yalumba Musuem Muscat

4. December 27, 2006

   Adam Raabe

   First time poster….long time lurker

   I love cahors…glad to see others do too.

   Have you heard of the cahors raised in terra cotta pots instead of oak? Supposed to be mind blowingly stong and the “old” style…

5. December 27, 2006

   Jeff

   QOTD…
   1999 Lorca Pinot Noir “Garys Vineyard”
   2001 Clos Du Val Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
   2000 Clos Du Val Chardonnay
   1992 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon

6. December 27, 2006

   Paul R

   QOTD
   1999 Pierre Morlet Millesime Champagne
   2004 Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove
   2003 Chateau Marquis D`alesme Becker
   2003 Chateau Sansonnet
   2003 Pipeau
   2004 Killibinbin Langhorne Blend
   2005 Whistler Black Piper G/S/M
   2003 Melka CJ Cabernet Sauvignon
   2002 Penley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
   2002 Ristow
   2004 Three Miners Central Otago Earnscleugh Pinot Noir
   2003 Caves De Colombe Volnay 2003
   2005 Sharecropper’s Pinot Noir
   2003 Chateau Lafaurie Peyraguey
   And a few others
   Thursday – Monday

7. December 27, 2006

   Cliff A

   Gary – Great show on Cahors. We all need to know more on these virtually undiscovered wines regions that are producing some great stuff.

   QOTD wines this weekend:

   Friday 12/22: 2004 Chateau Jean Faure Saint Emilion. Paired w/Rack of Lamb and decanted for 2 hours. This young Saint Emilion was full of fruit w/ a big nose of cherry. I have 5 bottles left and can’t wait to see how this one evolves over time.

   Saturday 12/23: 2004 Chiarello Family Wines Zinfandel Giana Vineyard Napa. Paired w/Grilled Spareribs and proved a great compliment w/ it’s spicy notes. This is Michael Chiarello of Food Network and Fine Living Napa Style. Try this if you can find it.

   Sunday 12/24 XMAS EVE: 2001 Havens Vineyard Syrah Napa Valley, 2004 Mitolo Shiraz Jester Tarlton McLaren Vale (a big, up front, in your face Shiraz), 2005 Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages. No specific pairing at this family buffet nosh.

   Monday 12/25 CHRISTMAS DAY: A little tasting while waiting for the main event at #1 son’s house – The 2004 Jester again, 2005 Marquis Philips Shiraz South Eastern Australia, 2005 Marqis Philips Sarah’s Blend Red Wine South Eastern Australia. The main event: 2001 E. Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape (decanted for 5 hours. My 5th time with this wine and it keeps evolving) paired w/ Prime Rib and a 1996 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin La Grande Dame (what can one say about this one?) w/ Bread Pudding w/Bourbon Sauce.

8. December 27, 2006

   Rich S

   Happy Holidays Gary!!!

   This past weekend was a little light on the vino side but New Years Eve will make up for that. This past weekend, we enjoyed:

   -NV Martini & Rossi Prosecco (nice and crisp sparkler to start)
   -2002 JanKris Reserve Chardonnay (nicely balanced fruit and not too much oak)
   -2001 La Maglia Brunello di Montalcino (phenomenal for an under $30 brunello)

9. December 27, 2006

   AnthonyS

   Yeah, I spit my beverage all over the computer screen when Gary made his hors d’eurve comment. I’m sure I wasn’t the only one.

   On a serious note, I thought this was a great episode that introduced me to a new region that grows a grape I like.

10. December 27, 2006

    BIll R.

    Just a quick note. It is Rumplestilskin not Rumpleskinskin! Don’t you have any children?
    Good looking start on the beard. With any luck, it will get much fuller.

    QOD
    Chianti Colli Senesi ‘04
    Acacia Chardonnay ‘05
    Tapestry
    And a Rioja. Cannot remember the years on the last two. Bottles too far down in the recycle bin.

    Thanks for the Malbec information. As others have said, great information on new regions for some of us.

    Englishman

11. December 27, 2006

    TJS

    Gary,

    On Christmas Eve we opened the 2004 Gravity Hills Tumbling Tractor Zin nthat arived two days too late for Thanksgiving. It was nice. I am a big fan of a tiny little winery in Sand Point Idaho. Pend d’Oreille (pronounced pon der ray) They use Central Washington grapes and are really coming on strong. I had thier 2003 cabernet franc is really nice and a $10 red blend, Bistro Rouge, that is amazing. Thier web site is http://www.powine.com

12. December 27, 2006

    Italian Stallion

    OH MY GOD……I was rolling on the floor when Gary said “Get your little wieners out”

13. December 27, 2006

    alco holland

    QOTD:

    ‘05 Ch Thivin Brouilly
    ‘97 Phelps Merlot
    ‘06 Allegash Interlude
    ‘99 Penley Reserve cab

14. December 27, 2006

    Matthew L

    Great episode Gary. Taking us to new places in the wine world is what I love about WLTV.

    QOTD: Over the holiday weekend, I had:

    2005 Montenovo Godello;
    2003 Fitou Chateau des Erles Cuvee Les Ardoises; and
    2004 Smoking Loon Syrah

    My brother-in-law was pouring a Malbec, (not bad) but I didn’t see the label.

    I have a bottle of non-vintage Jean Laurent Blanc de Blanc, but didn’t get a chance to pop it yet.

15. December 27, 2006

    EricS

    Go Jets (for your sake anyway). They shouldn’t have a prob with the lowly Raiders this weekend.

    Enjoyed this Ep. Will seek out some of this around here but probably won’t find much.

    How about doing a Priorat tasting episode? Would love to get your take on a Clos Erasmus ($$$).

    QOD:
    Kim Crawford SB 06
    Pillar Box Red (thanks Gary, this was a nice cheap hit at a party)

16. December 27, 2006

    grilljockey

    QOD notables were:

    -2001 Williams Selyem Zin
    -1989 Krug Cos du Mesnil
    -2001 Ferrari Carano Tresor
    -2002 Gary Ferrell Sauv Blanc

    PLUS…got a 6 pack of 2004 Merry Edwards Pinot and two Brogan’s from the Old Man.

    Good drinking season.

17. December 27, 2006

    MiamiDolphins

    Congrats on the Jets win

    QOD:
    - Catena Malbec 2004 (liked better than 2003, 89-90 point range)
    - Montes Alpha Syrah 2004 (nice bottle, 88+ points)
    - Penfolds Bin 389 – Corked

18. December 27, 2006

    Mike Goldberg

    To answer your question, I drank Botalcura Carmenere Reserve 2003.

    What? It’s good stuff. Don’t worry it’s not a Merlot.

19. December 27, 2006

    TimF

    QOTD:
    What’s the word?
    Thunderbird!
    What’s the price?
    Thirty twice!
    How’s it sold?
    Good and cold!
    What’s the jive?
    Bird’s alive!

20. December 27, 2006

    Eric Opheim

    Another great episode. Just started tuning in two weeks ago and already driving my wife nuts as I have almost watched all 153 episodes. Had a bottle of Yalumba Museum Muscat, ‘05 Monkey Bay Marlbrough Sauvignon Blanc, and ‘03 Eberle Steinbeck Zinfandel. The Yalumba was by far the best. Any chance you will be coming to see your boy Justin Miller in Hawai’i at the Pro Bowl? Maybe do a tasting party? Send some love to Hawai’i!

21. December 27, 2006

    jason carey

    Gary,
    Wines of the weekend.
    December 23rd made giant Choucroute Garni party…
    the wines:
    1999 Gimonnet Blanc des Blanc Champagne
    1991 WeinGut Benedict-Loosen-Erben Ãœrziger Sonnenuhr Spatlese
    1999 Zind Humbrecht V.T. Rangen Gran Cru Pinot Gris
    1998 Domaine Binner VT Riesling
    2001 Albert Mann Gewertz “Furstentum”
    Gobelsberg 2005 Kamptal Grüner Veltliner Steinsetz
    Gobelsberg 2005 Kamptal Grüner Veltliner Renner

    After dinner
    Kirchwasser from Germany and
    Poire William eau de vie from Alsace.
    Talk about good wine …. and amazing Alsatian food
    And great friends and Family

    Xmas dinner
    Home made fried chicken with.
    Taltnari Brute Tache rose from Australia

    Awesome!!

    Jason Carey

22. December 26, 2006

    Jerry

    Hello Gary! I appreciate your passion and frankness in wine education. It’s helpful for ignorant beginners like me to be less afraid in approaching and trying different wines. Though that may be my downfall if I ever become an alcoholic (just kidding). Also like how you can laugh at yourself (eg, the Leon Washington mixup).

    QOTD
    2004 Bethany Riesling

23. December 26, 2006

    Herm

    It’s great that the Jets won….Hope they go all the way….Qotd…2004 FireFly Shiraz and 2003 Cotes-du-Rhone….Thanks for the show on cahors…. I can’t wait to try one.

24. December 26, 2006

    Darlene O.

    Hey, Gary, LOVE the Cahors episode! Watched the JETS game from a beach house in Carlsbad, Cali. The weather was in the high 70’s! AMAZING!!! QOD: The wine we were drinking was 2005 Tierra Brisa Malbec from Argentina. Under 10 U.S. bones and ridonculous!!!! Great wine!!

25. December 26, 2006

    StanVH

    QOTD:

    Coppola Sauvignon Blanc
    Bonny Doon Pacific Rim Chenin Blanc (Gary, thanks for the recommendation)
    Turkey Flat Barossa Rosé (Great with that Christmas Ham)
    St. Supéry Lot 2006 (and a little Stilton)

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