Dinner Wines, Wines I Have Been Wanting To Try

Dinner Wines, Wines I Have Been Wanting To Try – Episode #350

November 13, 2007

Today Gary explores a few wines that have been on his wine list and must tries! He is then off to go home and celebrate his anniversary.

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“Solid show. I love both pomegranates and dessert wine, so the last se…” by Phredd
“QOTD: Quite possibly you sold your sold to the devil. But since I do…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2005 Sepp Moser Riesling GeblingAustrian Riesling
2006 Rochioli ChardonnaySonoma Chardonnay
2003 St Clement Napa Cabernet SauvignonNapa Cabernet
2005 Rimon Dessert Winel

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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October 7, 2009

Phredd
Solid show. I love both pomegranates and dessert wine, so the last selection intrigues me, despite the tepid review. Not gonna head out to get it tomorrow or anything, but I’ll keep it on background, and see what happens.

I’ll wish you happy birthday in a couple years. And maybe someday I’ll catch up with all the back episodes.
September 18, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
QOTD: Quite possibly you sold your sold to the devil. But since I dont think it was that, it has to be your charm and your actual love for us and wine. Most people can sense phonies, and you are clearly not one of those.
July 1, 2008

sergiomic
I totally agree…

But with wine ethusiast and the other three people who recomended about the St. Clement Cab.
November 20, 2007

GR8Wine
QOTD: wasn’t luck Gary,
Was you’re combining two passions, the internet and wine that created the vayniation.
November 19, 2007

J Weezy
QOTD: You put one foot in front of the other, homie.
November 16, 2007

Elliot Essman
How did you get so lucky? Simple equation: palate + personality.

Also, you have the integrity to call it like you see it, come what may.

Also, you make fun of yourself, which is ingratiating.

And fortunately, there is no danger you will run out of wines to review.

Thanks.
November 15, 2007

Shad
You had a vision,went with it, and it caught on. Doesn’t happen often, but you succeeded. Congrats!!!

Happy Belated Anniversary to you and your beloved. (yes I’m playing catch up….again)
November 15, 2007

SoCal
QOTD: Cause we love ya!
November 15, 2007

Matt N.
Love the Whatchemacalits Gary!! Haven’t had one in a long time but I completely agree that they bring serious thunder. Great point, great show, Happy B-day!
November 15, 2007

Avi
Happy Birthday and thanks for checking out the Rimon, even if it is a Pomegranate “wine”
Israeli wines are an important part of changing the wine world for the better, as there are tons and tons of great Israeli wines — most not even available yet in the US (Gary, want to change that?)

I will be blogging this episode and more about Israeli wines (including the Israeli Gamay Noveau releases) on my Israel wine blog @ http://israelwine.wordpress.com
November 14, 2007

Jim in Atlanta
QOTD – We are lucky to have each other. Thanks for taking the time to educate and entertain us. I look forward to many more episode. Happy anniversary and birthday.
November 14, 2007

Kevin
Happy anniversary.
QOTD: I’m gonna steal Jacob’s answer. Hard work. Hard? Hm. K. ‘Lots’ of work.
November 14, 2007

dadobs
QOTD: Right guy, right place, right time.

Not sure what’s up with St. Clement these days since their wines run so hot and cold depending on the drinker. I suspect–without any evidence mind you (don’t sue me, winery guys!)–that they might have a little TCA or similar thing going on and that the super-tasters like Gary pick up on that. What I can say for now is something I’ve said before: I’ve never tasted a wine that opened up after several hours like the Oroppas has/can. If you’re patient (decant at noon, drink after 6:00), the Oroppas can be one of the absolute best $40-50 cabs coming out of Cali. The little brother you tasted ain’t bad either. From my experience, it’s just that St. Clement needs hours and hours to breath.
November 14, 2007

Harley Stan
QOTD- because you are just you, thanks for all you do!
November 14, 2007

David
Happy Anniversary!

QOTD: Certainly you were lucky to be born into a strong family, but I would say hard work, sense of humor and a GREAT nose, palate and memory for what you’ve experienced before has more to do with it.
November 14, 2007

Kathleen
Thanks for becoming a daily â€œpart of our livesâ€, and all the laughter, knowledge and happiness youâ€™ve shared with us. Happiest of birthdays to you!!

Kathleen and Rick Fischer
Merritt Island, FL
November 14, 2007

YoungDave
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BIG G. AND LIZZIE!!
HAPPY B-DAY, SIR!

QOTD: For sharing your appreciation for and knowledge of vino with us while calling-out all of the pretentious, snobby “wine connoisseurs” who have given wine such an unapproachable, elitist reputation in the U.S. For giving to the Vayner Nation 5 times per week (and then some with the free shwag) and even allowing us to be a part of our own wine. For giving us your opinion, and then telling us to trust our own palates over anything even you say about a wine. For telling us to eat butter-covered lemons, currants, “granata,” black raspberries, cloves (…but DON’T bite them!) For being real, and for being you… whether anyone else likes it or not. Thanks for everything, as always, happy birthday, and cheers.
November 14, 2007

cheapchuk
Congrats GV and Liz!!!

Long live WLTV!!!
November 14, 2007

Poko
heihei, guys, happy birthday!
November 14, 2007

Brian
Happy Anniversary!

I also found the St Clement lacking.
November 14, 2007

AlisonD
QOTD: Luck has nothing to do with it!

Happy Anniversary!
November 14, 2007

Nuno Teixeira
Happy BDay!!! It’s been a great experience watching you on Wine Library TV. I wish you all th best of luck and success with your show and your business!

QOTD: You being you. That’s what makes us come to watch as fans. Keep it up!
November 14, 2007

Moselman
Belated congrats on your 3rd Anny. We celebrated our Forty-third last month, visiting the Naramata Heritage Inn at the tail-end of the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival. On our third we were driving through the mayhem of pre-Olympic construction in Munich, looking for the HofBrauHaus.

Thanks for the e-mail, Gary. Attention to detail is often a key to “good luck”.
November 14, 2007

Irv
I’m also watching a day late. Happy Anniversary to you and your wife Lizzie, and “Happy Birthday to you!”
QOTD: Hard work and you always must consider the possibility of “a little bit of luck”.
November 14, 2007

Juan Sotres
Happy birthday from Mexico Gary!!!!! Have a GREAAT day!!1