A Gewurtztraminer Tasting

A Gewurtztraminer Tasting – Episode #173

January 24, 2007

Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Zmor Gewurztraminer

Even though he’s still on vacation, here’s another new episode. Gary again tries a wine that he’s been dying to try on WLTV.

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January 24, 2007

Don from Seattle
QOTD: I recently tried Tiger Mountain Touriga Nacional varietal from Georgia (USA, not former USSR.) Touriga nacional is used in port, but the bottle I drank was a fully vinified wine. I chose that wine for its novelty — and in part on recommendation of the wine guy at Whole Foods in Duluth, Georgia. It wasn’t great, but it wasn’t awful either. To be fair, we were drinking it alongside K Vintners ‘El Jefe’ Tempranillo & Cabernet blend from Walla Walla, Washington, which was quite tasty — and another varietal first for me.
January 24, 2007

DS in DC
Yes, I had a Viognier recently, and still have a couple of bottles, Adelaida Cellars, Paso Robles.
January 24, 2007

SS Chris
E-Rock,

Gary’a good multi-tasker (if you know what I mean)
January 24, 2007

E-Rock
I had a Nero di Avola for the first time recently, and was impressed. Gary is Lizzie sick of you already?? What’s with all the post’s today??
January 24, 2007

Jan Wicher
i love the big G. The only complement i have of the verity is that the nose is often better then the taste. IE it promises more then it delivers. I have just bought a case (via online auction 9 bucks a case) of Colombard as i have never tired it before.
January 24, 2007

Dominus
Oops, my bad. It’s “Craneford” not “Crawford”
January 24, 2007

Dominus
QOTD: Crawford Grenache from Australia. Very, very nice.

Have fun in the sun!

Go Colts!

Dom
January 24, 2007

Badger Ann
2004 Alain Brumont Vin de Pays des CÃ´tes de Gascogne La Gascogne. It a blend of merlot and tannat. Very rustic, but here’s a wine where blending with merlot really helps round it out.
January 24, 2007

JimZak
Gary – Gewurzzzzttttttzzzzzzzmmmrrr…if I could say it, maybe I will try it. Another great episode. BTW while you are enjoying warmth and sunshine, it’s like 90 degrees in the northeast!!

QOTD: Domain Fichet Macon IGE Chateau London Burgundy – this was your “ghetto white burgundy” tip from WLTV a few months ago – very nice for the price!
January 24, 2007

SJZLurker
QOTD (first time poster – long time lurker)
I recently tried a port which I purchased on a trip out to Pindar. Have heard different opinions on Ports, but figured I’d give it a try. Have to say I wasn’t overly impressed, too sweet for my taste. With that said, I will try something else.

Just a note for those of you that aren’t in the area or may not have had the chance to visit the store. You should make every reasonable effort to do so. Clearly the wine selection is impressive, overwhelming for a newbie like myself, but the staff is so helpful (and not in an “in your face” manner either). On top of that, the cheese selection is just out of this world. A Gouda pesto, Levender Brandy (spelling?), cheddar Guinness (yes the beer), I mean come on!! I was just blown away. I walked out $300 poorer (and that was after restraining myself), but am oh so much happier. With a little bit of you, you’re also changing the cheese world!! Would also love to know your thoughts on the Clone 5 to see how far off my palate is. It was definitely a nice bottle of wine to wash the aforementioned cheeses down. Keep up the awesome work.
January 24, 2007

Licinius
Mmmmm I am a fan of the geh vurtz tra meaner.

QOTD: Nora Albarino, 2004
January 24, 2007

Joe F
Two good ones: Samling 88 by Strauss, just a 10 dollar sprite/acidic/delicious crisp white
and a 2005
â€œThe Chumhraâ€
Paso Robles
viognier/grenache blanc

Dying for someone else to chime in that they had it . . .
January 24, 2007

Justin
Hi had my first Vacqueyras the other day. Actually my mom ordered a few of the Montirius Le Clos Montirius Vacqueyras 2003 when it was on free.winelibrary.com. We cracked open one of the bottles,and it was awful! It smelled like someone farted in a balloon. And it tasted worse. I think it just happened to be a really bad bottle. It happens. I will not let that keep me from trying the wine again however. We plan to open the other one really soon. After rewatching the video when GV tasted this wine, it just sounds too yummy to pass up.
January 24, 2007

Brad
Antonopoulos’ 2005 Greek rendition of Moschofilero (a native white varietal).
It was a shellfish experience at an off the beaten path restaurant on Park Avenue South. The wine’s briny minerality and floral citrus flavors proved to be the best shellfish pairing I’d ever had- goodbye sauvignon blanc and Chablis, hello Moschofilero!
January 24, 2007

GottaGoDrink
Gary- Enjoy the vacation and we’ll see you next week. Thanks for showing another grape I’ve never tried before. Sounds worth a try from your description.

QOD- 1998 Pio Cesare Barolo and 2005 Ken Forrester Petit Chenin. Obviously, very different from each other, but both very satisfying. Still have many more to try.
January 24, 2007

David Canada
Nice pour on the signature finish!
QOTD – Gotta be Gruner Veltliner from Wachau in Austria
January 24, 2007

TampaSteve
QOTD = Vacqueyras
January 24, 2007

Jahlove
QOD: 2003 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. I have had Sangiovese before, but never from this area. I liked it very much. Here are my notes. 1/20/2007 rated 91 points: Nice deep red color. Earthy nose. But you can tell right away from the nose that this wine is ripe. On the palette, very ripe plum (bordering on prune), but also some nice blackberry in there as well. This is juicy with pronounced acidity and a nice tannic grip on the long finish. This is screaming for a nice grilled steak!
January 24, 2007

mikeyrad
QOD: Just had my first Brunello, 2001 Fattoria Pinino from episode 167. It was a absolutely fantastic and paired perfectly with an Italian stew cooked in wine (an inexpensive but very drinkable Nero d’Avola) with veal, pork and sausage served on top of polenta.
January 24, 2007

Susan
Gary-
I like the one wine episodes!
I have never tried Gewurztraminer before!
If it is DRY like you say – I’m going to like it!
I like all dry wines!!!
Thanks Gary – for stretching my mind!
January 24, 2007

Jonathon M Chicago
I’m with Gary- I want to try it all too; life’s too short to miss out on all the tastes in the world. Like dirt and Krystal for instance
January 24, 2007

Rick "The Model M"
Cool episode man. Keep ‘um coming.
January 24, 2007

Martin
I’ve had some good Argentine Malbec recently. However, you could say everything is new to me since I’ve only been of legal age for about a year.
January 24, 2007

acousticdoc
QOTD: Same answer as yesterday. Clos LaChance 2005 Estate Viognier. Gary–You have really inspired me to get out of the main stream and try the new and different stuff. Thanx!
January 24, 2007

thomas korent
QOTD: I tried, after seeking out your Episode on Lebanon wines, a chateau Kefraya Les Breteches, because I sort of bumped into it in a store. Loved it.