Comments on: Pinot Noir Taste Off – Episode #221

By: John J.

John J. — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:02:37 +0000

qotd i do like how the cheval blanc he’s been saving the whole movie is a merlot.

Gary, how about throwin a vin jaune on the show?

By: Phredd

Phredd — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:10:21 +0000

QOTD: Can I say both? I wasn’t a big pinot drinker until Sideways, preferring cabernet sauvignon. Now I have tried more pinot and have realized I was missing lot. I still am not a huge fan of merlot, in general, and that made the parts dissing merlot funnier. On the other hand, pinot prices are starting to get a bit ridiculous. There are some small-production pinots I’ve had recently that are charging $40/bottle that are worth maybe $10. “Buy with care” seems to apply particularly to pinot noir.

However that may be, Sideways was good for the wine industry overall.

By: WineWoman

WineWoman — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:37:22 +0000

QOTD: Absolutely loved Sideways. Pinot Noir wasn’t my favorite type of wine, but the movie got me to try more of them, and enjoy them very much. I was never a big Merlot fan, but that hasn’t stopped me from drinking them and finding some I like. Unfortunately, the Cali Pinots began to saturate the market and people trying them for the first time, thought they should be a big, sweet wine that contained a hefty amount of Syrah. I don’t remember the year Sideways came out, but admittedly, I boycotted French wines for a long time because they didn’t join us in the War. If you look at my wine-buying receipts, you will notice I’ve gotten over that a long long time ago. Viva La France….

By: Dessert Wine Nerd

Dessert Wine Nerd — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:08:59 +0000

How nerdy is it that Im excited that the screen is about 3x larger than the one on youtube? Love the tasting notes on the Chehalem… Im a huge pepper and spice fan.

By: Aave

Aave — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:49:06 +0000

There should be a movie for all the grapes, from aglianico to viognier and from pinot grigio to petit verdot. They’ve all earned the effort.

By: JimCT

JimCT — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 02:27:35 +0000

Really kind of liked Sideways. Some funny bits that were still funny the second time around. Great movie? Not quite, but what other wine movies were?

As for the prices, I got hit by the fact that Hitching Post was featured. It was one of my early favorites and the mid-90’s vintages were my first Pinots that sat in my “cellar” for a few years. Those wines were delicious. They weren’t all that cheap back then (for me / around $32-$35). and I suppose the movie accelerated that inflation. But some day I’ll buy them again.

By: Bexter

Bexter — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 01:00:17 +0000

Glad you loved the Chehalem, and happy someone corrected your mispronunciation of Oregon. I loved Willamette Valley pinot well before “Sideways,” and the good ones have always seemed pretty spendy, but many worth it, too.

I thought Sideways was a brilliant movie! I’m amazed by how many comments refer to the dislike of the characters. Personally, I would never judge a movie based upon the “likability” of the characters–I watch it for entertainment, not to find friends. In fact, if I find myself “hating” a character, then I’ve obviously been moved, emotionally speaking, and that’s impressive in my opinion. As for the repercussions on the wine market…I’ll keep a positive attitude and appreciate the affordable merlot.

By: GingerFe

GingerFe — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:22:04 +0000

Not Fair! Why did you taste an 04 Chambolle in this mix… 04s just don’t stand up… I’d be curious if you had tried an 02 or 03 from the same producer, would you have had the same notes….I think it’s important to match apples to apples.. Yes? Of course, the Aussie was the wild card.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 14:27:52 +0000

Gary-
Great Ep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can’t afford these yet………………..
Susan

By: wayno da wino

wayno da wino — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:23:02 +0000

If you drink no Noir, you Pinot Noir !!