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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Wines tasted in this episode:

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

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August 31, 2007

Wave
QOD- My new HDTV
August 31, 2007

Arthur
QOTD – Favorite new discovery: Pinotage. Not really an obscure, unknown wine, but I am starting to dig the stuff more – especially in blends.
August 31, 2007

Plminer
I agree with you GV, Chapellett Chard bites!
QOTD: How much I like White Burgundy with food but as much on it’s own. And I’m really starting to get into ’stickies’, good fun to be had with those.
August 31, 2007

Alos Diallo
It would have to be the steak and chicken sub! haha
August 31, 2007

virid
Nothing wrong with Springstein, Mott. I’ll forgive you, but only because you’re a Giants fan.

QOTD: Battlestar Gallatica. (Who’s behind on trends?)
August 31, 2007

Arthur
Gary good call on the Abarino.

However, I believe Primitivo and Zinfandel ARE related and both are descentded from/or cousins of Crljenak Kasztelanski. If I may: http://www.redwinebuzz.com/grapes.htm#crljenak or: http://www.winepros.org/wine101/grape_profiles/zinfandel.htm

“Shoulders” – I have heard this used to describe ullage gone awry – where so much wine has evaporated throught the cork that the top of the wine is at the level of the shoulders of the bottle. Perhaps Jay O’s friends prefer
wines from a bottle that has had some wine poured off, resulting in the level of wine being at the level of the shoulders – the implication being that such a wine has had some contact with air and has opened up some more…
August 31, 2007

Kevin K and Amara
QOTD: In wine, Grenache. In life, a new appreciation for Amara.
August 31, 2007

BW
GV – Are we allowed to break your “1 case limit” previously stated on the Vayniac Cab ????

QOTD – Favorite new discovery – Nikaitchuq (google it – favorite discovery my partners & I made)
August 31, 2007

GrapeStuff
Lots of love GV – my initial order for the VCS (Vayniac Cab Sauv) is in, hoping to re-up in a couple weeks if it doesn’t fly out the door. Thanks for everything you are doing! Cheers you THUNDEROUS THUNDER DUDE.
August 31, 2007

UserFredly
BTW, there is a “c” in Jancis Robinson’s name, and it does get pronounced: jan-sis.
August 31, 2007

Malphas
QOTD: My favorite new discovery, eh? You mean aside from WLTV? ;P

I guess it would have to be my passion for conceptual art and design. To me, wine and conceptual art share a similar vein in that both have plenty of samples and examples from creative and talented and passionate people in their fields (no pun intended) that are otherwise left undiscovered by the public because of some modicum of overshadowing.

With wine, I’d blame marketing. I mean, come on — bottles with shoulders? Seriously.

With concept art, I’d blame the product(s) inspired by the artwork.
August 31, 2007

Wine-ot
QOD – Hot Wax !!!! GV Nice show and great ‘finish’!!!!!!!!!!!! 96 points…
August 31, 2007

Neil
QOTD: Had an Albarino with dinner last night. After the Lindaflor Malbec I have tried other Argentenian Malbecs and have enjoyed them all.

Have a great weekend, drink responsibly and drive safely.
August 31, 2007

UserFredly
I agree with you about no correlation between *quality* and bottle shape, but there may be something to *style* vs. shape. I used to deal with a distributor in France who *only* liked Bordeaux wines. If the bottle didn’t have shoulders (as all Bordewaux do), he wouldn’t even consider it. No Bourgogne (tapered bottle), no RhÃ´ne (tapered bottle), no Alsace (tall, tapered bottle). Just Bordeaux (shouldered bottle).
August 31, 2007

Robert Mc
Gary,

Chardonnay doesn’t have “a colour” (or color) of its own. You are too used to oak bombs from California. I’d be worried if your Chablis was golden like that! Please don’t make people think that chardonnay has to be that colour or we’ll be stuck with nothing but dodgy oak bombs from now on.

Favourite new discovery: … Apple MacBook Pro + WiFi
August 31, 2007

TagWorld Brian
Brandon, thanks!
August 31, 2007

Jon B.
Great show today … Still pumped over yesterday.Stopped by my wine shop and bought a Albarino and a Dolcetto this afternoon.Going to purchase the Vayniac cab shortly. With the “Jesus, your like Eli Manning overthere” comment today I literally shot wine out of my nose,hilarious.QOTD Franch dressing on my salads( mix one part Catalina french dressing with 2 parts your favorite ranch dressing ) toss with your salad and it will soon become your new favorite discovery too .Thanks Gary and WLTV crew
August 31, 2007

KAHUNA
I went outside my comfort zone and tried room temp white wine and they suck so now I dont have to do it again- thanks

QOTD: There is a new massage parlor in town
August 31, 2007

Cab Francenstein
Gary,
Shoulders in a bottle trap sediment when you gently pour the wine out. They are not a marketing gimmick. If you are going to age a red wine long enough for sediment to develop, then yes, bottles with shoulders are better. Pop open a bottle of pre-1990 Bordeaux and shine a light through the shoulder section of the bottle while you pour a glass.
August 31, 2007

KAHUNA
Nice catch GV – man the glass catching in the winter outdoor episode was not a fluke- you can walk and chew gum at the same time-
August 31, 2007

Withnail
Great show.

QOTD: old (’70s) Van Morrison live stuff
August 31, 2007

Brandon M
Tag World Brian…NICE JOB!
August 31, 2007

BruceP
QOTD: Wine-related: Peay Vineyards Syrah. Non wine-related: The nest with the baby hummingbirds in the bougainvillea by the side of my house (I love living in California!!)
August 31, 2007

Lb in KS
qotd~ Willamette Valley Vineyards Oregon Pinot Gris, me likey
August 31, 2007

hugh
Mott disses Springsteen and u gave him a sniffy-sniff….shame on you Gary!!!!
Neither of you can crash my tailgate at CAA

Hugh