Torrontes a Wine of Argentina. – Episode #155

December 28, 2006

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Torrontes is an up and coming grape from Argentina and today Gary focuses on this grape and adds his 2 cents. Please answer todays question of the day, it’s an interesting one.

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  1. December 28, 2006

    StanVH

    Gary,

    Never had a Torrontes, but I’ll certanly try one the next time I see it. Thanks for the Cahors tasting. Did you get my picture?

    QOTD: Dead – Thomas Jefferson, In my lifetime – FDR, Living – Jimmy Carter

  2. December 28, 2006

    TimF

    Wow, not a single vote for George Washington? That’s crazy. He only earned our nation’s independence. I guess that doesn’t count for much these days!

  3. December 28, 2006

    MiamiDolphins

    Great episode. I love stuff from South America and you are openning a new world by trying some of these unknown wines. For that my many thanks!

    QOD: Ronald Reagan

  4. December 28, 2006

    Suzanne

    Another informative, entertaining episode. Can’t ask for anything more than that!

    QOTD: Ronald Reagan, although I didn’t appreciate him at the time because I was too young and ignorant!

  5. December 28, 2006

    TimF

    I thought Toronto was where the Blue Jays played?

    No, I’ve not had a Torrontes. Now you happy?

  6. December 28, 2006

    Bohi

    Lurker reporting in. I’m not really much of a wine drinker but I love the show anyways. It’s definitely something I see for my future but for now I’ve got enough money sinks in my life. One of the wines that really opened my eyes to the wine world though was a really great Sauternes, I can’t remember the name but I have been pretty interested in dessert wines ever since. As for the QOD Teddy Roosevelt no question.

  7. December 28, 2006

    Dave-from-Katonah

    GV – Great show, but…

    “lemon-on-garbage”????
    “Exxon-plus”????

    Where do you come up with these?

    Another classic ep.

  8. December 28, 2006

    Trish Da' Dish!

    I’ve never tried Torrontes, but will as soon as I’m able. My favorite prez would have to be one that was not a slave holder (of course)—so, in recent history, it would be JFK or Clinton. Although I am not at all in love with Clinton, the present prez has unfortunately made me sentimental for the “good ol’ days” more than ever. Peace. Out. And — Joy to the World!

  9. December 28, 2006

    Wine-o

    Cahors-no
    Torrontes-never before
    Vaynerbeard-gotta go
    Ronnie Reagan-the best by far, just ask any air traffic controller
    Billy Clinton-AH, now theres a president. He wrote the book on how to take a prom dress off with one hand while puffing on a Cuban…Gotta luv him.

  10. December 28, 2006

    Dan G.

    Never had a Cahors or a Torrontes. Is the Torrontes close to a Reisling? Reagan by a long shot for best Prez.

  11. December 28, 2006

    Andre

    Great Episode Gary!
    I really wanna try some of that Torrontes, maybe I’ll get some when I’m in Argentina in the spring! I can’t wait.

  12. December 28, 2006

    E

    Only had a Torrontes once, and there was a cartoon llama on the label. Nice enough–aromatic, austere, appropriate aperitif, agreeably-priced–ultimately unspectacular though. I think I would much rather have tried their TANNAT!

    QOD: historically speaking, probably Jefferson … contemporarily, I don’t know, but I sure do miss Clinton a lot these days …

  13. December 28, 2006

    Dave-from-Katonah

    QOTD – Thomas Jefferson is my favorite president. Architect of Monticello, inventor of the dumb waiter and the Murphy bed, among other attributes. Great show. I gotta try one of these!

  14. December 28, 2006

    Uncle Josh

    Honest Abe was the man!

  15. December 28, 2006

    MarcT

    Great episode again…missed you yesterday. Favorite president? Don’t know yet…I need a few more years and knowledge under my belt before I toss that out.

  16. December 28, 2006

    Nathan Day

    Intac(T) playoff beard.

  17. December 28, 2006

    Susan

    I really get an F in spelling today!
    Ronald Reagan
    not
    Ronald Regan( must be a relative of Donald Regan)?
    Too many Reagan and Regans in the White House at that point in history!
    :)

  18. December 28, 2006

    the Count

    fav president? EASY!

    John Quincy Adams
    not that anyone like him can ever be elected again… brains dont appeal to masses :)

  19. December 28, 2006

    GregK

    Fave President: Ronald Reagan

  20. December 28, 2006

    Herm

    Ronald Reagan comes to mind…. Thanks for the show on Torrontes….I have not had any but I am going to look for them….I love the price….I’m now able to see your beard….another fine show…

  21. December 28, 2006

    waibeans

    great show gary.. good to have you back!

    I am really enjoying the trip-around-the-world shows, lets do more of them. If you’re open to suggestions one country that I think I’ve heard you mention is Greece. Think you can do a show on it?

    QOD: I’m leaning to good ol Teddy Roosevelt. Mostly because of the personality and his views on creating National Parks for the country to preserve and enjoy.

    Good luck on Sunday.. I want to see much more of Hairy Gary!

  22. December 28, 2006

    Susan

    Gary-
    Love the energy!
    Love the beard!
    I have not tried the Torrantes or Cahors Varietals.
    I hope to try both soon.
    QOD:
    Ronald Regan
    but Gerald Ford is a close second.
    I know, I am telling my age by revealing that I even remember Ford.
    Historically(or hysterically)
    Abraham Lincoln – hands down.

    Susan

  23. December 28, 2006

    Shotgun

    Gary– Interesting branching out. I tried the 2006 Crios de Susana Balbo Torrontes recommended by a local wine retailer and costing about $12. My notes say “ordinary white wine. No crisp acidity to liven it up. Not a trace of the varietal-specific nose-palate of tangerine or nectarine… fair and clean, 82 pts.”

    Favorite/best president in my lifetime? Ronald Reagan. President living or dead with whom I would like to have dinner (and a glass of wine of course)? Thomas Jefferson.

  24. December 28, 2006

    Steve R

    Great episode — had Torrontes at a restaurant in Atlanta (home for me) and felt the same way — tons of potential, but not perfect yet.

    QOTD — FDR

  25. December 28, 2006

    Bill

    Glad to have you back, Gary.
    (QOD: Millard Fillmore, of course – is there anyone else?)

    At long last I can say thank you –
    THANK YOU FOR THE FREE VAYNIAC T-SHIRT!!!
    YES!! YES!! IT’S HERE!! AND IT’S MINE!!!

    Picture the scene: I dragged myself home last night, as one does on a day with no new episode, feeling abandoned, depressed, and alone in the world. Then I got to my porch and saw – a FedEx’d box from New Jersey, my home state! I raced inside, thinking “The Gary may taketh away — but the Gary also giveth!!”

    I tore open the box — and there it was, in all its 2XL, Black & White, Green & Grape glory — my very own FREE VAYNIAC T-SHIRT!!! I immediately put it on over my clothes and ran to the mirror – and there I was — an official VAYNIAC!

    Why a freebie, for those who don’t know? Several weeks ago, I answered Gary’s question “How did you learn about WineLibrary TV?” And Presto! I won a T-Shirt – which makes me living proof that you don’t need to know anything about wines or football in order to become — a VAYNIAC!!

    Again, thank you so much.
    Thank you, Lars.
    Thank you, Gary.

    To paraphrase William Wallace in “Braveheart” –
    “They may take my life,
    But they’ll never take…
    MY FREESHIRT!!!”

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