California Chardonnay and Questions.

California Chardonnay and Questions. – Episode #306

August 31, 2007

Gary resets after the whole Vayniac wine. We do some questions and taste some Chardonnay.

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“GV…I think that getting the reviews or pts from other reviewers besi…” by Adrian aka AnGkEr
“Another classic in my mind. I love the rants. I feel like a Gary ran…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Chappellet Chardonnay NapaNapa Chardonnay
2003 Vineyard 7 & 8 Vineyard 8 Chardonnay ReserveNapa Chardonnay

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June 29, 2009

Adrian aka AnGkEr
GV…I think that getting the reviews or pts from other reviewers besides RP, ST, WS, WE etc might give us the viewers to actually see which critic or reviewer our palettes agree with…….and great show as always……
August 10, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
Another classic in my mind. I love the rants. I feel like a Gary rant a day keeps me alive. As nerdy as that sounds, I enjoy someone ripping another person who deserves it, like when you rant about snobbery. QOTD: WLTV. Since I started collecting wines about a year ago, I only bought dessert and ice wines. Thanks to this show Ive been able to take a few chances and try some things other than sweets that ive found interesting enough to try again and hopefully like. Ive also added different types of wines (sherry, docetto) to my to-do list. I woulent have this without WLTV. Thank you for everything, Gary. Keep it up.
December 13, 2007

Adam
The last minute of this episode is phenominal. I hate use that cheesy, cheesy word “inspirational” but it is. Best QOTD ever. I now ask myself this QOTD everyday and it enhances my life.
October 3, 2007

PeteV
YOU!!!
September 10, 2007

tarheel17
QOTD: stinky cheese. I used to hate it. Now that I realize it goes well with fruit (which I love) and with Port (which I’m really getting in to) it’s a staple in my fridge!
QOTD2: Not being able to play ultimate frisbee is not the end of the world. I used to be obsessed. I’ve cooled down a little, and will play when I have time, inclination, and feel healthy. No more surgeries for me, thank you very much.
September 10, 2007

Raffi
I’m with Mott on Springsteen. This from another jersey boy. I’d rather listen to Skid Row (also new Jersey). and probably one of the best musicians to come out of New Jersey (even if he was born elsewhere) George Clinton.
September 6, 2007

Derek F
QOTD…WLTV

Thanks for everything gary, I am only going to buy wine if it comes in a bottle with shoulders….WHAT A GREAT TIP!!!!
September 6, 2007

BelgianBeerMistress
Just getting around to this too – and since I’m hosting a Sonoma Valley Chard tasting tomorrow, I am glad I watched! QOTD: my new discovery is sewing. Yes, that’s right, sewing. I have been interested in fashion for quite awhile. Finally bought a machine about 2 years ago, and have slowly become a better sewer. In fact, I’m wearing my most successful skirt creation right now!
September 6, 2007

jaye
Finally watching this almost a week later . . . Gary, such a touching and personal episode today (even though the wines didn’t deliver). Thank you for that. Your wrap-up was very special. Thanks for all you do!
September 6, 2007

vivaitalia
I long have been a victim of pre-conceived notions. I thought they were all heavily oaked buttery garbage. Having gone out and tried some of the naked Chard’s, I have definitely found a new white grape to love.
September 5, 2007

Theo
Just got back from Napa, was on Spring Mountain, and it seems that Vineyard 7&8 is the laughing stock of not only Spring Mtn, but Napa and Sonoma. They were digging their caves, and they went over some type of hot thermal pocket, and now their cave has to be air conditioned. Not quite the idea of a cave?? Also, the cave comes out on the other side of the mountain, and they had all the glass up, but then there was some type of problem, and they had to redo it all. They have been working on it for over 3 years straight, and still no winery. Maybe you like them because the owner is some NY business man who purchased the wineryâ€¦.unseen. Enjoy the show. GO RAMS.
September 5, 2007

Craig Owen
Got WAY behind on my WLTV viewing, so this is coming in late, but…

QOTD: Persephone’s Bees. Great indie-pop band out of Oakland, with a female, Russian-born & raised lead singer.
September 5, 2007

Dougie
GARY i love your show!
BRINGIN THE THUNDER TO MY COMPY9000
i can’t thank you enough for giving us a wine i would never have an op like that from anyone else.
don’t stop wachadoin i mean you got a guy to eat fruit up there… DAMN lol
September 4, 2007

rafi schutzer http://www.KosherCuvee.com
Gary, for someone with your powers of discernment, I can’t believe you haven’t sent back that bobble-head. The bobble head looks NOTHING like you! Send it back and tell them you do want one. Only it can’t look like a generic 6 O’clock news anchor man.
September 4, 2007

yowens
Always love to chill couch episodes. QOTD: That I like my inlaws.
September 4, 2007

SoCal
QOTD: My 9 day old niece I was visiting in LA this week. (That is why I have been off the boards and the WLTV train for a while)
September 4, 2007

Elliot Essman
New discovery? Tokaji.
September 4, 2007

msb2ncsu
QOTD: Fruit, especially berries… for almost all of my 28 years I’ve hated all fruit but apples, peaches, and oranges. I think the palate training episode did a lot for me rethinking what I like/dislike and why. I mean I always loved certain fruit flavors but never the fruit in the flesh and that just didn’t make sense (I would only eat a blueberry muffin if it had imitation blueberry bits). It seems my preconceived notions were simply so strong that I convinced myself each bite was going to suck and therefore it did. I just had my second ever actual cherry just this month. That is just insane. I said “screw it” and just started eating things… low and behold I like them! Kiwi, cherries, blueberries, mango, figs, pineapple, etc. However, I do draw the line at bananas… those are just disgusting!
September 4, 2007

Renee Anderson
qotd: http://www.bookmooch.com – a free book swapping site. free except for mailing books to people who want them – but you get books you want sent to you for free, it all balances out. There’s a lot of wine books for the taking…
September 4, 2007

Grasshopper
Sensei,

Wow, I am just catching up after being out of town and just watched Thursday and Friday episodes!

1st – congrats on the Vayniac Cab idea and I look forward to watching it develop and hopefully participating. I know I will order some! What a great idea to bring everyone together and to create a group project.

2nd – This episode was great! I almost died when you went off on the shoulder/bottle question – hilarious!

I commend you and your team for keeping things fresh, always pushing the envelop and bringing people in and making them feel part of the action.

your humble and always amazed student..

Grasshopper
September 4, 2007

Kevin
Gary, you look sort like Joe Pesci right at the end of this episode!
September 4, 2007

eddie h
nice bobblehead, but it has more hair than you, what gives?
September 4, 2007

italianwinelover
Congrats on getting your own bobblehead doll, but I think it should have you wearing jeans instead!! Are we able to order them to keep on our desk????

QOTD: My recent discovery of Pino & Toi, fabulous blend. Also very happy with the Albarino I recently tasted…totally agree that it will replace the Chard and the Sav Blanc and I’m not even a white wine drinker! But I want to broaden my taste buds thanks to you!!!
September 4, 2007

wayno da wino
Gary, ya know ya hit da “Big Time” when ya
got your own bobblehead doll!! WOW!!!!
September 4, 2007

DAvid O
I agree with you about wine scores,but they can be used as a refferance
point.We all need someplace to start.