Washington State Wine Tasting

Washington State Wine Tasting – Episode #307

September 4, 2007

Gary Vaynerchuk sure has been yapping a whole lot about Washington State and today he does a little tasting on 4 wines from the wonderful North West!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Chatter Creek Cabernet Franc Alder RidgeWashington Cabernet Franc
2004 L’ecole 41 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia ValleyWashington Cabernet Sauvignon
2004 Pepper Bridge MerlotWashington Merlot
2004 Delille Doyenne SyrahWashington Syrah

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September 4, 2007

Terry Funk
QOTD: I can honestly say I have not had a Washington wine, at least that I can remember, better hop on it then.

Nice show Gary…I vote for an all Virginia wines show in the future, there are some very good wines I think need some recognition
September 4, 2007

jason carey
Isenhower Mourvedre also early 90’s L’ecole 41 Merlot.
September 4, 2007

Kristen
Interesting segment on Walla Walla. Definitely interested about that “diaper” smell that you got from the Syrah. I smelled that particular bouquet on the nose the other day, but the wine itself was awful….wondering how it could be good.

QOTD: Haven’t tried any, but will before they get too pricey although I am an old world fan, I will try and branch out cause you’ve recommended it.
September 4, 2007

E-Rock
Columbia Crest 2003 Reserve Merlot, but I have not had many at all.
September 4, 2007

Daniel
Holy CRAP! KRAUSERS?!? I haven’t seen one of those since I was a kid living in Jersey.

As for Washington wines – I just had my first. Red Diamond 2006 (!!!) Merlot from the Columbia Valley. It smelled like grape jam with strawberries mixed in, and tasted like cinnamon raisin and grape juice. Very fruity, and finally showed me in dramatic fashion how different New World wines can be from Old World (I’ve been drinking lots of red Bordeaux!).

Ciao,
PLOAFMASTER
September 4, 2007

Pastafari Pirate
Hey, I just noticed your twitter status says “In Maryland.” Does that mean you ship there now, or you’re visiting? If the latter, then Dude, drop on by my place! And if the former, then hayell yeah!!
September 4, 2007

Vange
Gary, I have noticed the “poop” theme coming up a lot lately. Why do I get these strange visions of you on Letterman tasting poop!
September 4, 2007

Pastafari Pirate
QOTD: I’ve tried very few from Wash (that I know of), but there was some inexpensive white from Chateau St. Michelle that impressed me once. I made it a point to remember the maker/label, but not the varietal.

Kerry Rhodes is THE BEST?!?!? Ahem, yes he is great, and one of my favorites (I did draft him as an IDP on my fantasy team this year AND last year), but…. Rhodes is still behind Polamalu, Bob Sanders, Sean Taylor, and — of course — ED REED. I’d have Rhodes tied at fifth best, with Adrian Wilson. Caw! Caw!
September 4, 2007

Terrance
The only time I was never carded for alcohol was when I bought a bottle of Woodward Canyon Merlot as an Xmas gift for mom less than a month after my 21st birthday. That was almost ten years ago so it was probably a mid-90s vintage. Someone mentioned that merlots have a raspberry component so mom and I thought the wine actually had raspberries in it. Knew zero about wine except for this; that wine was delicious.

I’d also have to give props to the Dr. Loosen/Ch. Ste. Michelle collaboration riesling Eroica. I’ve drank two vintages (years are cloudy) but both were rockin’.
September 4, 2007

SteveW
Great Episode.
I love WA wines, but I might be biased as I live in Seattle.
Hard to pick one wine, my three favorites would have to be Quilceda Creek Cab, Cayuse Bionic Frog Syrah, and the Owen Roe Cab Franc.
September 4, 2007

Jeremyw501
QOTD-If I’ve had one it wasn’t memoriable. But as usual you have sent me on a quest to find one that I like and have fun looking for ‘my taste’ !
Thanks Gary
September 4, 2007

nyesq54
QOTD: so far, a 2003 Reininger Syrah.
September 4, 2007

J Crazy
Kung Fu Girl Reisling. C’mon, with a name like that!!
September 4, 2007

jaimelia
What am I hoarding? All of my Ross Andrew, Betz and Stevens (although I did break out the 424 the day I bought it because it was so amazing, and went back to the winery the next weekend and bought more). Will be picking up my XY on Sunday…ghastly good, that. Am impatiently awaiting my Delille D2 and Doyenne Aix. My favorite WA wine that no one has heard of? 2003 Crichlow Claret. I have one bottle left and I think the guy is no longer making wine (rumor was he was making it in his garage…and it was F’N AWESOME!!) Also liked 2004 Alexandria Nicole Quarry Butte, nice red blend…uh…gad, I could go on and on…SOMEBODY STOP ME!!!
September 4, 2007

SoCal
QOTD: So far………Col Solare 1999…….but that may change…..
September 4, 2007

SoCal
QOTD: So far………Col Solare 1999…….but that may change…..
September 4, 2007

jm_fiasco
I loved the `998 Quiceda Creek WOW! I may go open a 91 Andrew Will Cab. bye
September 4, 2007

Winelover4ever
Not many Washington wines I’ve had, or none have been turn on to be honest but I’ll seek out a little more. By the way I have noticed on a few wines some black water component on the nose, but nothinng like diaper poop. Hey gary you gotta be kidding me…..ahhhh and some on the tasting as well…… might be a stinky interesting wine…. Gary sometimes I think your are a lit.. crazy……jajaja
September 4, 2007

Doug from New Orleans
Good show. The L’ecole No. 41 Cab rocks like a quality Napa Cab and the Columbia Crest Merlot was also pretty good.

Looking forward to receiving our Vayniac Cab.
September 4, 2007

Bossman
Thanks for pre-recorded shows and not leaving us hanging, much appreciated.

QOTD – Have not had any but I will when a certain WL employee comes to his senses (probably sooner than that given the level of dementia).

You have the number wrong it’s 252 and directed at same said employee:

4th Of July, Asbury Park, NJ (Sandy)
September 4, 2007

onemore
Hmm… I haven’t had many Washington State wines. I once shared a bottle of 2004 L’Ecole Ferguson with friends and we loved it. (Note to self: Buy more!) I’ve also had and enjoyed that 2004 L’Ecole 41 cabernet sauvignon. I had a couple glasses of 2003 Hogue Genesis cabernet sauvignon not too long ago and liked it more than I thought I would.

I’ve had a few pinot noirs from Washington. Last good one I remember was a Van Duzer.

I need to explore more Washington wines. It’s been on my to-do list since early this year but, well, I can’t seem to stay out of the Rhone and Bordeaux aisles of wine shops. I’m still searching for a good US merlot (my favorite merlots seem to come from France… sigh) so I’ll probably try some from WA.
September 4, 2007

jcbphd
All of this talk of poop and farts makes me think of a thundermug. Maybe that’s what Gary could name the “big ass glass.”

QOTD: Flying Fish Merlot, although it has been 3 years or so since I had this wine, and my tastes may have changed/matured since then.
September 4, 2007

Bobinnati
No, not the numbers on the blackboard again – and a high number at that! Another nine months of anticipation……. Being relatively new to wine, I haven’t had that many Washington wines. I do enjoy the 2002 Hogue Genesis Syrah however.
September 4, 2007

Mike D
Gary,

I wish you wouldn’t tell people about our Washington wines!?!
Now the price WILL go up!?!?

Favor WW so far: Buty “Beast” ‘04 Cab Sauv, Horse Heaven Hills. You can’t find ‘em in stores; you have to get ‘em online or go to their “trailer”. Yeah, their tasting room is in a trailer. When I spoke to Caleb that day (nice guy, btw), he told me they pump all their money into the wine – and I believe him!
It was $30.00 buck and worth every penny! I took it to a friends for dinner and he was all smilesâ€¦
September 4, 2007

stewart l
QOD-Columbia Crest Walter Clore Private Reserve Meritage 1999-still drinking great great. Always love Leonetti Cellars wines