Thanksgiving wine. Zinfandel - Episode #349

November 12, 2007

Zinfandel is one of the most popular wines with Turkey and with Thanksgiving coming up right around the corner Gary has decided to show and taste 4 different Zin’s and see what works for Turkey Day!

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  • “Had the chance to go to Frank Family Vineyards last weekend. Was total…” by Tooch
  • “Gary, I just went on my first trip to Napa and stopped at Frank Family…” by sgtvino
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Teira Sonoma ZinfandelSonoma Red Zinfandel play review at cork'd
2006 Joel Gott ZinfandelOther California Red Zinfandel

play review at cork'd
2003 Green And Red Tip Top ZinfandelNapa Red Zinfandel play review at cork'd
2005 Frank Family ZinfandelNapa Red Zinfandel play review at cork'd

Links mentioned in todays episode.

154 Responses

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  1. about 7 months ago

    Tooch

    Had the chance to go to Frank Family Vineyards last weekend. Was totally blown away by their entire selection of wines.

    Ended up splurging on their 1998 Signature Brut - simply put, the most incredible sparkling wine I’ve ever tasted.

  2. about 7 months ago

    sgtvino

    Gary, I just went on my first trip to Napa and stopped at Frank Family, not remembering this episode, and couldn’t agree with you more. Though I am on a very limited wine budget, I had to get a bottle of the 2005 Napa Valley Zinfandel. They also have a very limited production of zinfandel port that was outstanding, and I wasn’t supposed to taste,oops, but couldn’t swing it. Thanks Gary.

  3. about 8 months ago

    rob b.

    QOTD: Windsor

  4. about 8 months ago

    Robin Fash-Boyle

    I watched this episode. Went out to get FFZ and watched you again. I totally agree. This is an amazing Zin! I called Whole Foods, who said FFZ is flying out of their store since Thanksgiving, so I am going to get their last 4 bottles. Gary your wine choices have influenced Silicon Valley!

  5. about 9 months ago

    andrew

    On reccomendation, I went out and bought some FF Zin and had it on thanksgiving. Very nice stuff. Worked great with stuffing and turkey and cranberries.

  6. about 9 months ago

    J Weezy

    QOTD: Windsor baby! Spill some Zin on a Windsor and it’s still killer, baby! Yo, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ME!!!

  7. about 9 months ago

    joe trdinich

    Had the pleasure to visit Frank Family last year in Napa and the Zin was fantastic. Reserve Cab from the winery is also outstanding. Dennis (in sales) conducts a wonderful tasting. This was a hidden gem of our tasting trip. Frank Family rocks!!!

  8. about 9 months ago

    Elliot Essman

    I agree, Zin for (dried) turkey day.

  9. about 9 months ago

    SoCal

    QOTD: Windsor knot

  10. about 9 months ago

    JimVarney01

    Double Windsor baby! Best looking knot of them all! There are seriously some real poopy looking knots out there… can’t people learn how to tie a tie?

    I’ll have to check out the frank family zin! I had the Saxon Brown 2000 single vineyard (can’t remember what vineyard) and I thought it was the cat’s ass! I LOVED the stuff!

  11. about 9 months ago

    Harley Stan

    Great episode
    QOTD- Windsor, the only one I know

  12. about 9 months ago

    Peg

    I’m sorry but the Joel Gott is CORKED!! I’m not even tasting this, but I can tell you from listening to your comments that this is totally corked…. basement????? hellooooO!!!!

  13. about 9 months ago

    bamadog

    The classic freestyle bowtie knot is head and shoulders above all other knots. Dapper and sophisticated, yet fun and unique.

    I just learned it last week so I might be biased.

  14. about 9 months ago

    boegemann

    QOTD: Pratt knot, AKA the most sophisticated, perfectly balanced, yet not oversized knot. (http://www.totieatie.com/pratt.asp)

    Happy Annivesary, Birthday, and Thanksgiving!

  15. about 9 months ago

    Jensen

    QOTD: Full windsor!

    I’m a little depressed the secret 4 packs sold out :(

  16. about 9 months ago

    Karl Laczko

    Happy Birthday Gary! :)

    Hope you and Lizzie had a great anniversary yesterday.

    QOTD - I don’t wear ties, apart from the clip on Bow-ties I use with my Kilt. In the past I’ve gone for a simple single knot - no idea what it’s called (nothing pretentious anyway).

  17. about 9 months ago

    MtnCharlie

    Thanks for the tip on the Frank Family. Seeking some out today.

    QOTD: Tie? … I don’t where one if I can help it, but interesting to know there are so many ways to tie a tie.

  18. about 9 months ago

    chogan

    Asked GV to do Frank Family about a year ago and he finally came through.

    We drink FF Zinfandel every year for thanksgiving.

  19. about 9 months ago

    DARREL LAS VEGAS

    GREAT IDEA WITH THE 4 PACK (PERSONALY SHOULD BE 6 !)GOT TO KEEP EVERYONE HAPPY.

  20. about 9 months ago

    ronb

    Windsor, of course.

  21. about 9 months ago

    Derek

    I need to find Frank Family Zin…thanks Gary!!

    QOTD: UUUUMMMMM????

  22. about 9 months ago

    jimbo_h

    QOTD - half windsor

  23. about 9 months ago

    Keith L

    Have to find that Frank Family Zin, thanks

    QOTD: Four in hand

  24. about 9 months ago

    MTM

    GV,

    Another great episode. I paused the video as soon as you mentioned the Thanksgiving concept so I could order a box. My wife is going to kill me considering how much I’ve already spent on wine the past couple weeks, but that’s okay. It’s a great concept — thanks for letting us play along at home!

  25. about 9 months ago

    Jason S.

    QOTD: Half-windsor

    Just drank the latest release Papapietro Perry Zin - great stuff. Everyone should check them out.

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