Chardonnay Not From California or France or Italy or…. - Episode #196

March 8, 2007

Wines tasted in this episode:

play Question of the day: “What wine do you want Gary to taste tomorrow? Pick one.”

Links mentioned in todays episode.

Idaho, Rhode Island, New Jersey and Canada these are the four places these wines come from and today Gary Vaynerchuk tastes Chardonnay from there.

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182 Responses

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  1. about 8 months ago

    Kristen

    I love the fact that you tried the Sakonnet Vineyards wine! My parents live right down the street from there…the area is lovely and the wine is awesome!

  2. about 9 months ago

    Helios Gallery

    Happy to see Sakonnet Vineyards given a try. Little Compton is one of the best areas to live in RI. It’s cooler in the summer because of the ocean breeze, and warmer on the wintertime because of that same ocean breeze. Lots of small farms in the area.It is the original home of the Rhode Island Red Chicken. Glad to hear the RI Chard did well. Some other varietals have received good reviews before. Unfortunately the only one I’ve tried was their Gewürztraminer. I don’t remember what year it was, but it was was of the few, really bad wines I’ve ever had. It was very thin, and exhibited none of the characteristics of a good Gewürztraminer.

  3. about 12 months ago

    Daniel O

    I’m curious to know why you keep pronouncing it “Kav Springs” when it is “Cave Springs”? Rhymes with Dave, save, and brave. ;-)

    I’m not a huge fan of chardonnays, but there are some really good chardonnays from Ontario/Niagara. You should check out Chateau Des Charmes, Malivoire, or the Hillebrand Showcase series. Those should impress and demonstrate that California isn’t the only place in North America that can produce a solid chardonnay.

  4. about 15 months ago

    TSchampaert

    Yep, Card is the everytime everywhere grape … same over here: people planting Chard on each plot they think can grow vines. Better experiment with German varieties.
    C ya.

  5. about 15 months ago

    Lawrence Leichtman

    Great to hear of other places. Just wish as you that they weren’t all Chardonnays. Will have to try the Idaho and RI wines

  6. about 15 months ago

    yowens44

    Gary,

    big ups to RI!!! good episode. FYI- Sakonnet is pronounced Sa-CON-nit.

  7. about 15 months ago

    Chris Jett

    http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=15267

    Taste this on Friday’s show…. I know this is a last minute entry, but check it out
    Great “everyday” wine….
    thanks, cj

  8. about 15 months ago

    Orion Slayer

    I’m watching this Thursday episode late (Friday afternoon.)

    Cool play buttons for the segments of the show. An awesome addition that makes getting “tasting notes” easier. Thanks!!!

    QOTD: It’s too late, but I’d like to see you taste the Barone Cornacchia Montepulciano D’abruzzo 2002 ( http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=27847 )

  9. about 15 months ago

    Will Simpson

    I would like you to taste Library Code: 9473. Thanks.

  10. about 15 months ago

    YoungDave

    Gravitar??

  11. about 15 months ago

    YoungDave

    Gravitar?

  12. about 15 months ago

    YoungDave

    …ok so maybe I don’t have a gravitar…gotta fix that NOW!

  13. about 15 months ago

    YoungDave

    FINALLY I have a Gravitar…pretty excited. Can’t wait for EP 197 today!!

  14. about 15 months ago

    Rafaela Giordano

    QOTD: http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=27799

  15. about 15 months ago

    Herm

    Qotd….Mirassou Napa Pinot Noir Library Code: 4985

  16. about 15 months ago

    RickyRicky

    Gary, gary, gary… You gotta post a good photo of yourself for the vlog voting! Man that photo is scary! And you’re still in 2nd place! You’re a shoe in for 1st if you go get a glamour shot..

    I’m just ribbin ya a little… ;-)

    QOTD: For a blind test… You don’t get to know what the wines are! Have someone from your office who’s familiar with your tastes go out and pick 4 or 5 bottles….

  17. about 15 months ago

    Michael Goldberg

    QOTD: I would like you to try Botalcura Carmenere Reserve 2003 (http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=6374). I love this stuff!

  18. about 15 months ago

    Rita Ladany

    Oh I still dare you to try a mead!
    No I haven`t yet. You do it and I`ll do it at the same time.

  19. about 15 months ago

    Rita Ladany

    This has to do with a wine you tasted a while back the
    2003 Di Majo Norante Contado Aglianico you gave it a great rating your first 90 minus.
    We opened one bottle and we didn`t like it. Wondering if we should open an other and see if it was just the bottle?
    We still have 1/2 the bottle may me vinegar now!

  20. about 15 months ago

    Caren

    One more suggestion on the new format….I would love a drop down menu that would allow me to “jump to” a certain episode #
    (or can I already do that somehow beside clicking the dreaded “previous entry” button?)

  21. about 15 months ago

    Rita Ladany

    Are there any Jersey wines that are GOOD?

  22. about 15 months ago

    Johnny Jet

    Gary

    How about a Petit Sirah?

    http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=9674

  23. about 15 months ago

    ken

    Interesting episode. These are all pretty obscure regions. I’ve had wine from Michigan, Ohio, and Canada but I’ve never had any of these. Sometimes I wonder why people try to make wine in some of the regions that they do.

    QOD: I’m a little late in getting this in but taste the Chateau Monbousquet 2002 on Friday if it has come in yet. Link -> http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=29800
    If that wine has not come in, how about the 2004 Altos de Luzon -> http://winelibrary.com/reviewwine.asp?item=8249

  24. about 15 months ago

    WINO

    QOTD- Justin Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Library Code: 7992 I love this winery and have heard good things about this new vintage.

    I am bummed to hear about the basketball team. I said I wanted in. What’s the deal?

  25. about 15 months ago

    streamertyer

    Taste Doug Nalle’s Zin !!!

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