California Cabernet Taste Off.

California Cabernet Taste Off. – Episode #242

May 24, 2007

Gary sits down with 3 very different California Cabernet.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Clos Du Bois Cabernet SauvignonSonoma Cabernet Sauvignon
2004 Seventy Five Wine Co. Cabernet SauvignonOther California Cabernet Sauv
2002 Chateau St Jean Cinq CepagesSonoma Cabernet Sauvignon

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May 25, 2007

Iron Man
GV the 1975 looks interesting, I wonder if there’s any at WL? what do you think?

QOTD some Opie on another wine board suggested opening something 1995 and older, so I’m seriously thinking of opening a 1995 Martin Ray DM, should be real nice with ribeyes. Will also open some Moscato d’Asti, since my wife loves the stuff.

Enjoy the holiday Gary and gang!!
May 25, 2007

luvgrapsqeezins
This Weekend

Maybe I’ll pop a ‘99 Louis Martini, Monte Rosso Estate cab
Or of of several Chateau Neuf Du Papes,
What about a big Carlo Rossi?
To that I give no props.

Prosecco, Verdiccio and Bellini too,
Should start to satisfy the crew,
Remember to save room
-For Bratwurst and brew,
Or Chateau Pipeau

In the mix of it all,
Remember what Gary said
Live well, be healthy
Realize we’re fortunate
May 25, 2007

Susan
Gary-
Great Ep !!!!!
QOTD:
Trying to drink more whites!!
Meerlust Chard.
May 25, 2007

OhioPride
QOTD: I have one bottle left of 1988 Langoa Barton. Not after this weekend. 1988, how fitting as I’m typing this Tesla is on the Radio. Long live the metal years.
May 25, 2007

Jimmy B
QOTD: Drinking for Memorial Day? Water and lots of it! Have to work. But maybe before I go home, I may go and pick up a bottle of Port – any suggestions??
May 25, 2007

NathanN
Thanks for showing a picture of my Boyz!

1975 ROCKS

QOTD: Not sure but a Langwerth Spatlese and Downing Cab are in play.
May 25, 2007

medo
QOTD: we do not have a MD this weekend in germany – so I have to seek out what my cousin serves on his wedding.
May 25, 2007

vibemore
Go 1974!

QOTD: Rutherford Ranch Sauvignon Blanc
May 25, 2007

TD
Another fine show. I’ve been lurking for weeks now, always fantastic stuff.

Sorry to say this in my first post, but Gary, did you rinse after the Clos de Bois? “Let’s go to the video tape.” Seems you got caught up on all things 1975 and forgot to dump your first pour.

QOTD: Some Bordeaux. No idea which ones because I’m heading there to see some friends and they’re in charge.
May 25, 2007

YoungDave
CALI CABS… and didn’t we know that the Mr. Sugar and the Oak Monster were going to show up to the party…

QOTD: Not sure yet, but I’m STILL on my quest to never buy the same bottle of wine twice until I’ve tried as many varietals and regions of the world as possible… but I’ll be sure to let you know after next week’s trip to the good ol’ WIne Empoirum of Boston’s South End.
May 25, 2007

life's too short...
Probably trying a couple of different whites for the wedding. Sunday Night Flight, kinda thing. Oh, and one of the Paraduxx, prolly, although the Veraison is tempting as well…
May 25, 2007

Justin S
My .02; People that follow too closely really piss me off.

QOTD: I have no idea but probably a nice beer.
May 25, 2007

t_moderrne
woo hoo – top 100 – again.
Does that ever really matter? Does anyone ever read comments.
Hellooooo – is anybody out there?
QOTD – Drinking some really good bottle from the cellar – like Three Blind Moose Cab or maybe a Fish Eye Shiraz. Maybe really go deep into the cellar for some Castle Rock Cab.Just joking. c’mon. laugh a little.
Like to have some Pinot – a nice summertime wine – maybe some Williams Selyem or Ap Vin. I have some Loring that’s calling my name too.
May 24, 2007

Panoca
Great episode as usual. Love these Cali cab episodes because there is so much to explore (so much crap too).
QOTD: important day, important wine. Probably a Don Melchor 2001 Cab with my usual monday steak.
Hope you have a great weekend (the weather here in Los Angeles is SPECTACULAR!)
May 24, 2007

Nico
QOTD: Not sure yet! Depends if my wife has to work on memorial day! Maybe something nice like 2005 Amon-Ra!!???!? Or 2004 Gigondas Moulin de la Gardette “CuvÃ©e Ventabren”???

Check out the “cellar” if you want to recommend something! http://corkd.com/people/nasv/cellar

-Nico
May 24, 2007

Sarah L
Wendy Elam, hit the “episode archives” button at the top of the web-page. The archives are organized by month as well as subject matter. You can also able to to your own specific search.
May 24, 2007

cpd
Qotd: A Robert Young ‘05 Chardonnay and an ‘03 Napanook
May 24, 2007

Gree
GV,

Think I’ll open my Barolo this weekend , That and lots of beer.

G
May 24, 2007

Wendy Elam
great show, really liked it. but, gotta tell ya, gary, i hate the new web design. used to be i could see all the shows you did — ALL the shows. now i can’t see anything but today’s show. can’t alway get to you every day. sorry but sometimes life gets crazy and i don’t get home or have the time to watch every day. maybe i’m just a techno idiot but i can’t really figure out how to access your archives. i missed the great show on your bordeaux trip and i really wanted to see them.

QOTD: memorial day…hmmm…i’m thinking a vin gris or spanish rose. perhaps you might want to do a whole show on roses from various wine growing regions — france, california, spain, australia, germany, etc…might be fun for the coming summer months. gee…maybe you’ve already done one and i just don’t know because i can’t access your archives!!!
May 24, 2007

3dvw
QOTD: Going on a short vacation with some friends…. buying a bunch of different wines for the trip…. doing a tasting of all different kinds
May 24, 2007

mikep
Gary, You finally lost me. Your descriptors ar SO over the top as of late. The weiner/greenbean/vanilla shake totally has no anchor for me. Especially having tasted two of the three wines in this episode.

Come back to earth. Cassis, currant, cocoa, tar, cigar box, leather, black cherry, red cherry, blackberries, & licorice are most of the cabernet descriptors I can follow. Other than the oak thing, i am lost.

But hey, its all in good fun.

Good job……I think….
May 24, 2007

mark
QOTD- St Francis rsv zin

great show!
May 24, 2007

KW
Gary,
I bought a case of 1999 Clos du Bois based on Consumer Reports recommendation in 2001 which I recently started to drink and it is very good! I have been holding it for a while 5 yrs because it was too hot when I got it initially and a bit on the young side plus one dimensional. But recently it has opened up, lost a lot of its heat and is super smooth with nicely balanced spicy/peppery overtones. What is the chance that any of the wines you tasted today will change that dramatically over the years? I am getting a bit biased towards holding good reds for 3 – 5 years before I open them up. I’ll open up a Spanish red this weekend.
May 24, 2007

Pat Mc
Dude – I knew you were a Scorpio – the passion, the fire, the wine!
May 24, 2007

njbabs
QOTD: No idea, something summery and light.

Thanks for the show.