Wines To Go With Turkey And All That Thanksgiving Stuff

Wines To Go With Turkey And All That Thanksgiving Stuff – Episode #353

November 19, 2007

6 more efforts that might go well with your turkey dinner! Gary Vaynerchuk tastes through these efforts.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Yamhill RieslingOregon Riesling
2006 Domaine Diochon Moulin A Vent Vielles VignesCru Beaujolais
2005 Leocadie Les ClausesLanguedoc-Roussillon
2006 Cline Ancient Vines ZinfandelSonoma Red Zinfandel
2003 Triennes Saint AugusteOther French Red Wine
2005 Guillon Gevrey Chambertin Pere GallandGevrey Chambertin

Links mentioned in todays episode.

219 Responses

November 19, 2007

Eric S.
Can’t believe the JETS won!
November 19, 2007

Hinrgman
Jets got a long way to go
November 19, 2007

Hinrgman
especially on Turkey Day
November 19, 2007

grape_ape
#4!
November 19, 2007

mbannon
How come I can only find the comment field after at least one comment has been posted??? I want to be first! Am I on the wrong page? tv.winelibrary.com
November 19, 2007

daverdude
I believe The Dolphins LOST
November 19, 2007

Michael
TOP 10! real comment to follow
November 19, 2007

Suzanne
Happy for your Jets win, Gary!
November 19, 2007

pforty
top 10!!
November 19, 2007

Hinrgman
Go Jets
November 19, 2007

waibeans
10?
November 19, 2007

KAHUNA
FIRST
November 19, 2007

Susan
Gary-YOU”RE back?????Cool!!!!!!!!!!!
November 19, 2007

portland guy
Very good episode. Will rethink my wine choices.
November 19, 2007

Michael
qotd had the cline in mind.
November 19, 2007

GrapeStuff
GV – you should have JUST shaved!!
November 19, 2007

Dave Canada
I have had some stunners from languedoc as well….great area.
What the F is with the Knicks, Starbury leaving the team, Thomas getting fired, jerry colangelo coming into to clean up the fornicators mess…..damn, your team has got some problems…..look to the civic minded raps…
QOTD – about a month ago, I think I had some Thirty Bench Riesling…..
November 19, 2007

KNode
QOTD: I’ll be drinking the wines from the secret Thanksgiving pack! (So they better be good!) I am really wanting to try a true “old world” wine now because I don’t think that I ever have. I think I would have noticed if my wine smelled like a wet dog, so now you’ve really peaked my interest.

I had bought the Alamos Malbec awhile back after you reviewed it and I had it over the weekend. Great wine! I really enjoyed it. I also really enjoyed the Gnarly Head Old Vines Zin, but for some reason I have a feeling you would say it’s fake and over the top. I liked it though!
November 19, 2007

GrapeStuff
Prosecco and Peach = Bellini
November 19, 2007

hugh
QOD- Probably Old Ghost Zin 2002….
November 19, 2007

Dave
“Who doesn’t like jock strap filled with pickels?!?!?!?!??!?!!?!?!??” If I were a lesbian I probably wouldn’t seek that out…
November 19, 2007

Andy
QOTD– Oregon Pinot Noir probably Tori Mor 2004
November 19, 2007

cma82
wow..nice looking selection today!

Real comment after i actually watch it
November 19, 2007

Shadowbird
The contest! I’ve entered…have you?

QOTD: Unless I get something else before then, probably the Portugese white I bought a while back.
November 19, 2007

PGH Pete
Hey Gary – how about free sympathy shipping to Pittsburgh?

Oh yeah, you can’t ship to Pittsburgh…

PS – I love Zin and turkey combo.
November 19, 2007

Neil
QOTD: 2005 Francois Chidaine “Clos du Breuil” Montlouis Sur Loire. Yummy!
November 19, 2007

Dr T from N. Carolina
QOTD — why, the Pinot that was in the surprise pack!

“T”
November 19, 2007

Josh in burgundy
Gary V we really have to work on your french. FYI Blanka was in Street Fighter. Great episode and I’m hoping to have some solid Givry rouge or a little Morgon with our mock thanksgiving here in Burgundy.
November 19, 2007

Marshall
QOTD:Lots and lots of Tempranillo. Congrats on the Jets, I hope they slaughter those Cowboys. I predict VICTORY FOR THE JETS and CHEESEHEADS on Thanksgiving
November 19, 2007

mbannon
QOD – An Austrian Groovie, an Oregon Pinot, and an Italian Ripasso. And if the masses start clamoring for a dessert wine, I’ll bring out a Sauternes. Yum-O!!
November 19, 2007

KAHUNA
QOTD:
Champaigne
Prosseco
Reisling
Chardonay
albarino
Zin
Cabernet Sauv
Petite Sirah
Brunello
Sauternes
Port
Have not decided on producer yet but that is the lineup
November 19, 2007

Lawrence Leichtman
Prosecco, Beaujolais (Moulin a Vent) and Dr. Loosen 2005 Kabinett. Really enjoyed this episode. The southern French wines just get to be better and better deals.
November 19, 2007

PhilB
Big up to Josh in Burgundy! I was just about to comment on the fact Blanka was SOOO from Street Fighter…. and yeah, France rocks! Admit it!!! Roussillon and Provence are killer regions… No Thanksgiving for me, Parisian style, but always good wine… Next up will be some 2005 CdP, probably Fortia!
November 19, 2007

carnyc
Blanka = Street Fighter II
Did you mean Baraka?
http://www.answers.com/topic/baraka-mortal-kombat?cat=technology

Great show as always!
November 19, 2007

j carey
how about the Chidaine 2004 Choiselles?>>> ridiculous

I am having
Isenhower 2005 Grenache
Olivier Guyot 2000 Gevry Chambertin.
Egly Ouiret Champange Brut
Dashe Riesling.
Ridge 2002 Geyeserville.
Sauternes Lafuire Peraguey 2003
November 19, 2007

Ben Lee
Great episode! I can’t wait to try some of these.

QOTD: We will be drinking the 2004 Folie a Deux Zinfindel (http://www.folieadeux.com/PDF/factsheets/fad_amador_zn_04_fs.pdf)
November 19, 2007

GrapeStuff
GRREEAAATT show, GV! You’re the man.

QOTD: Not sure really. My gf’s dad will dive into his cellar and pull some stuff out. Surprises are great!
November 19, 2007

Jeff Baldwin, RN
Another fantabulous episode GV. I even went ahead and posted a food pairing question for you over at “Ask Gary” on Facebook.

QOTD: Probably a Riesling. I tried a very good one last week, Dr. Burklin-Wolf 2005 Estate Riesling. Very smooth, a bit fruity, but good.
November 19, 2007

cgf
HAHAHAHA, GREAT reference to Blanca, but you f’ed it up. Blanca was in STREET FIGHTER II, not Mortal Kombat. Oh man, I miss the Sega Genesis days. I used to kill it with haidokens!

QOTD: champagne, riesling oregon pinot, and then some knd of dessert wine, not sure which of any of those though.
November 19, 2007

John Farrin
As usual, spectacular show!

QOTD:
Red: Clone 5 Pinot Noir
White:Knife and Fork Chardonnay
November 19, 2007

Timothy Burke
I loved the Reference, but started laughing when you said Blanca was from Mortal Kombat, Blanca was from Street Fighter, which in my opinion was far better then MK ever was. Keep up the great work though GV, the shows just get better and better.
November 19, 2007

warhwk69
qotd – I’ll be drinking “A LOT” Thanksgiving 4 pack during the day, and a 2004 Ehlers 1886 cab for dessert
November 19, 2007

Kinglurker
Good episode, it made up for FRIDAYS MISSING episode…. anyways GV = BALLIN
November 19, 2007

cma82
Great show..loved it. Hmm..better wine when the Jets win?

QOTD: Cru Beaujolais and maybe some rieslings. Not sure which yet tho, gotta check out Surdyks when I get into MSP.
November 19, 2007

Elliot
QOTD: Pine Ridge “Encantado” Rose, Cinnabar Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot, and the Secret Thanksgiving 4-Pack. Holla if ya hear me!

– Elliot (The Original CKC Representative) *Episode 225

p.s. Blanca is from StreetFighter… You meant “Baraka”.
November 19, 2007

Sonicgg
Did you mention the Triennes is a DRC/Dujac venture. Great stuff for the price.
Blend is
Cabernet-Sauvignon 73%, Syrah 22%, Merlot 5%
I’m an ex-pat in Japan so no T-Giving for me…
November 19, 2007

James Roscoe
Me and my 32 guests will be drinking whatever I feel like pulling out of the cellar Thursday afternoon. Great show!
November 19, 2007

Ricky B.
Oregon Pinot, Deponte of course, (because that is our family winery and it is quite good)and probably Ken Wright. Might do a bottle of Sine Qua Non to spice things up.
November 19, 2007

Corvette Tony
Gary, you were finally able to break your silence on the Jets!

QOTD: Gravity Hills Tumbling Tractor Zin.
November 19, 2007

DC7
Good show, ciao!
November 19, 2007

purplejuicebruce
QOTD… I’m going to be drinking some Viognier and Zinfandel but I am truly impressed with Kahuna’s line up!
November 19, 2007

DaveyDonut
For the contest, does it have to be a wine blog? Or can it be a blog about.. say.. cars? Or, can it be a myspace page?

QOTD: 2006 ChÃ¢teau de la NÃ©gly La Clape RosÃ©, and one of two Petit Verdot’s I have.

David
November 19, 2007

E
I don’t know, I’m at the mercy of the relatives and I hate surprises. I’m still wondering whether to slip a few bottles into my luggage in case of emergencies.
November 19, 2007

The Fanjestic
I won’t know what I’m drinking until Thanksgiving day when I open my pack. And I’ll be sporting my new WLTV wristband in Cancun if all goes well!

Very excited to see what we’ll be drinking – I had faith Gary – I hope you come through big time!

Cause my Mother-in-Law doesn’t have any wine!
November 19, 2007

Dominus
Great show as always.

QOTD: While cooking I will be sipping on one of your recent reviews, the Prosecco.

Donhoff Riesling (GER)
Beaux Freres Pinot Noir (OR)
Turley Zinfandel (CA)

and, of course, I will gather everyone around to taste your 4-pack.

Happy Thanksgiving!

P.S. Thanks for the victory over the Steelers. That puts the Colts alone as the #2 seed . . . for now.
November 19, 2007

Tom (vtjones)
I am not sure what I am drinking as at least some of it will be from the secret thanksgiving pack. We missed it on saturday so I might have to stay home tomorrow to be sure we get it before the day. We are excited to get to drink with you Gary on turkey day!
November 19, 2007

Derek
Great show Gary, I am going to see if I can find that 2005 Leocadie Les Clauses.

QOTD: Not sure yet?? I am thinking maybe a Zin…maybe Franks Family
November 19, 2007

JonE
QOTD: I’m still trying to put that together right now. Definitely some Biale, maybe Zappa or Royal Punishers PS. And some P/G for the Aunts. And probably some pinot, and other zin. And that last bottle of Domaine Fontsainte Gris de Gris Rose. Happy Turkey Day to all!!!
November 19, 2007

Kevin Grove
Who would want to go to Jersey? =P
November 19, 2007

amgryger
Great episode. I have had both the Triennes and the Cline before. I really enjoyed the Triennes and while I couldn’t say there was anything bad about the Cline, it just didn’t really catch my interest.

QOTD: Here’s what I picked out for my Thanksgiving Crew in no particular order. Some of them I have had before, some of them I haven’t. Since, I’ll be dining with people who like wine, but aren’t really into it, I decided to go with stuff they probably haven’t had before to makes things a little more interesting for everyone.

Freixenet 2003 Brut Nature Cava, Spain
Scu Do Prosecco, Italy
Rudera 2005 Chenin Blanc, South Africa
Three Saints Winery 2005 Syrah, CA
David Bruce 2005 Petite Sirah, CA
Luzon Verde 2006 Jumilla, Spain
Dr. Konstantin Frank 2006 Dry Riesling, NY
Tres Picos Borsoa 2006, Spain
Quinta Do Noval 10 year Tawny Port
November 19, 2007

Billr
GREAT show…..Man I am learning a lot here….

QOTD: I am drinking ?????? because I have a box here with 4 wines that I haven’t even looked at yet. The Secret is held by you Gary on what I will be drinking come Turkey Day….
November 19, 2007

stewart l
I’ve taken enough abuse about the steelers today(my partner is a patriot’s fan). I will seek out the rhone blends.
QOTD I planned on the secret 4-pak for T’giving. Plus I’ll bring a 2005 Amisfield Pinot and Orin Swift 2005 The Prisoner
November 19, 2007

John Blue Label
Nice episode GV. Will probably go with the Seghesio Prati Zinfandel that Brandon W recommended. May also start off with some Prosecco before the meal. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
JW
November 19, 2007

Yiannys
QOTD: Beer…preferably some Stella Artois
November 19, 2007

Dr. Dan
QOTD: Cru Beaujolais.
November 19, 2007

TROC
Cline is a lot like Bogle, very loyal fans, you know, kind of like being a Jets fan. QOTD: Scheid Vineyards sent me a Petite Sirah and a Gewurztraminer that I will start out with then move on to some Chili wines from Marques de Casa Concha (they like Oak so you may want to pass) thanks for the French discoveries, wish I had a better supplier out here in California.
November 19, 2007

Carlo
QOTD: Well, Thanksgiving is not really celebrated where I live but if I were to go to a Thanksgiving dinner, I would bring a Louis Jadot Moulin-a-Vent Chateau des Jacques.
November 19, 2007

ecola
Where are the jets going to be come January? When the Steelers are in the Super Bowl you know you are going to root for them and be that guy that says, “at least the Jets beat the Super Bowl champs.” J-E-T-S S-U-C-K
November 19, 2007

Harley Stan
Great show today!!
QOTD- Not sure yet, maybe something from the Rhone Valley, been on a Rhone kick lately.
November 19, 2007

CORSkier
QOTD – I’m bringing over a bottle of Chardonnay from Rombauer… and then whatever is in my father-in-law’s cellar!
November 19, 2007

Taylor
Great show and congrats to the Jets, but how about the PATS 10-0.
QOTD thanksgiving pack and some Ravenswood Lodi Zin!
November 19, 2007

Chris J
Gary, great show, a lot of great wines I will have to try! But mainly, Blanca is from Street Fighter, NOT Mortal Kombat!!! Everyone knows that, come on.
November 19, 2007

BobM
So, Gary, I’m grateful for the Minervois and Triennes wines. It’s great to know that such good wines are still available at those prices. I don’t know whether a MySpace page counts as a blog, but I added your show widget to my page anyway.

QOTD? I’ll probably look for one or two of the wines you tried today, but if I can’t find them, I live right near Kermit Lynch’s store in Berkeley.
November 19, 2007

Gersh
I’m taking a Domaine Barou Syrah Vin de Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes 2006 to the cousins house. But who knows what they’ll have…
November 19, 2007

RieslingRon
Some real interesting wines in this episode………France really carried the day.

QOTD: A Mosel Riesling, not sure which one yet, maybe an ‘02 JJ Prum Kabinett or a ‘04 Merkelbach :Urziger Wurzgarten Kabinett.
November 19, 2007

vivaitalia
Excellent episode. QOTD: Probably none, no one in my family drinks wine so I don’t bother. Right now though i’m enjoying the ‘05 Pierre Amadieu Vacqueyras La Grangeliere. Best QPR ever! It’s amazing with France being the greatest wine growing country that there would be any good values there. Especially A region like the Rhone which produces arguably the best wine in the world. Anyone know if a regular Riesling is best or a kabinett?
November 19, 2007

vivaitalia
For turkey I mean! lol
November 19, 2007

Mike L
QOTD: 2006 Black Pig Ribera Del Duero, 2006 Nora Albarino, 2006 ChÃ¢teau de la NÃ©gly RosÃ©

Gonna be a good Thanksgiving for sure! Thanks, Gary for helping me widen my horizons and trying new things.

Awesome show. I learned a ton and I widgited you up!
November 19, 2007

Tom T.
Man sweat? And how would you know about that? Great episode.
QOTD….2003 El Nido Clio, Majella Sparkling Shiraz, and maybe a Prosecca and a Riesling too.
November 19, 2007

Cliff
I was going to drink Tensley Colson Canyon 2005 Syrah but my girl doesn’t like it. I do but what can you do? So maybe a zin. I’ve got a couple bottles of the 05 Ridge Geyserville but haven’t tried it.
November 19, 2007

kevinresolution
Gravity Hills Zin 2004 (Gary’s fav from last years Thanksgiving episode).

I can’t believe the steelers lost. Oh well, we will still be in the playoffs, and anything can happen once you make it there…
November 19, 2007

MTM
Good stuff today Gary. I guess you indirectly answered my question on whether more than 5 wines at a sitting would overwhelm the palate!

QOTD: Sparkling shiraz and then prosecco with dessert
November 19, 2007

Shad
Love the southwest of France…bringing it hard and often..at least in my household. Anyway I will probably be doing a little Viognier w/ a side of Zinfandel, but now that is on the ropes because I may grab something last minute from the Rhone region….how fun is this!!!!!
November 19, 2007

DirtWineKen
I really liked this show! My impression of the great quality coming from southwestern france is probably very close to yours. Good stuff. QOTD: I’m having a wine that I first learned about on WLTV, the 2004 Altos de Luzon, a really lucious Jumilla that I’ve ordered multiple times.
Happy Thanksgiving G!
November 19, 2007

wine whore
great show today chuk…thanks!
November 19, 2007

Alos
I will be having 2000 ChÃ¢teau Haut-Brion Blanc as my birthday is right around that date, and I want to treat myself. Should be great ! Great episode by the way it was good to see one where most of the wines were really good! I am glad the Jets won, SO DID THE PATS 56 to 10 baby , good for us both! Cheers
November 19, 2007

Jprva
QOTD:
2000 Baron de Brane
2005 Seghesio Sonoma County Zin
2006 Thorn Clarke Shotfire Ridge Shiraz
2005 ChÃ¢teau PesquiÃ© CÃ´tes du Ventoux Les Terrasses
2005 Evans & Tate Chardonnay Margaret River
Hardy’s Whisker Blake Tawny Port

About 12 other bottles

And all the Thanksgiving surprise wines from WLTV.
November 19, 2007

randyshakes
QOTD: The thanksgiving day pack and a chat. du pape. Maybe a little filtered water.
November 19, 2007

t_moderne
I’ll be having Bellinis. Peach juice and Prosecco. Happy Thanksgiving.
November 19, 2007

J Thanksgeevy
QOTD: Blanton’s Whiskey. One of the best. I’m sure there will be some wine, but c’mon. Expand your palate right.
November 19, 2007

Kristen
“And who doesn’t like jockstraps filled with pickles?” Classic. “Think about that fun girl. All fun fun fun…and no conversation.” Another classic. Someone needs to make another montage of Vaynerisms..this episode is key! I’m so glad you had a good episode GV! And way to go France!

QOTD: I’ll be drinking Felline Primitivo Di Manduria 2005, one that you did a show on in October and probably a Riesling, for all of those White Zinfandel drinkers in my family. I’ll try and show them what the wine world has to offer!
November 19, 2007

NathanN
Great Show GV!

QOTD:
1. Friggiali Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva 1999
2. Landmark Grand Detour Pinot Noir 2006
3. Guillon Gevrey Chambertin Pere Galland 2005
4. Chat Pesquie Les Terrasses 2004
5. Clos De La Roilette Fleurie 2006
November 19, 2007

Matty H
Stellar show Gary – loved the range, from varietal to price to outcome
QOTD: The WLTV TG pack (so glad to have the wrist band treat)

MY QOTD TO WLTV: Can you post the TG episode on Wed. night for those of us that have to travel to fam? I want to link up the podcast. Thanks and Happy Turkey Day
November 19, 2007

Pamela
QOTD: If you click on my name and go to my blog and see the posting from November 17th titled GV we have a problem, they you’ll see some of what I will be drinking. Or I can just tell you here, I’ll be having the secret GV Thanks 4 pack, which is down to 3 thanks to… ah, it’s on the blog. I will also be starting the day off with Cava Marques de Gelida 2003, dining with Chablis Gilbert Picq & ses Fils 2006 and a South African Chardonnay from Danie De Wet Limestone Hill that the sales guy at Astor insisted, I mean really insisted I buy, plus the GV3, then a delicious gingerbread will be served with Moscato d’Asti Bera Canelli. Then I will fall into a food coma.

PS I added a widget to my blog, entered the contest, I live within driving distance of WL and can get myself there so… pick me pick me!!!!!

PSS FYI GV or mott – the one list of five widget made my computer go wonky.
November 19, 2007

Skol
Great episode Gary,

After the previous episode I tried the Coume Del Mas Schistes and very impressed. I was not expecting what I consider such a New World style wine with complexity. It was great that you started trying more wines from Southwest France which I will definetely make an effort to try.
November 19, 2007

Kevin
QOTD: Thanksgiving is so ‘last month’ for us Canadians.
What did I drink? A Babich Sauv Blanc paired with Jacques PÃ©pin’s recipe for ‘poulet a la creme’. See? http://kevinkossowan.blogspot.com/2007/10/thanksgiving-dinner-2007.html. [You'll notice the shiny new widget]
November 19, 2007

Kevin
Um…the link works without the ‘.’ at the end…sorry…
November 19, 2007

Dan NYC
QOTD: Nothing, I’m working, boooo! I’ll make up for it on the weekend. I may have to have a Burgundy after todays episode.
November 19, 2007

Kirk
Gary,

Great show…now for the fun part.

QOTD: I will be drinking a white 2005 Gessami Gramona from Spain and a 2006 Bergstrom: Dr. Bergstrom Riesling from Oregon. I am very, very excited about these wines for the turkey…it will be great to taste them both again. It’s been about 2-3 months since I decided the last time that I wanted them for Turkey Day.
November 19, 2007

Tommy Vernieri
QOTD: We haven’t nailed it down yet but in addition to your four-pack we’re thinking about the Wine by Joe Pinot Gris, 2005 Peter Lehmann SÃ©millon Botrytis, and for breakfast the Riondo Proecco.

I’m kind of curious about how long to decant the Bordeaux from the Thanksgiving pack and when to serve the Sardinian wine.

Good to see you happy about football again Gary!
November 19, 2007

NG
Fun show, Gary. Still working on the Thanksgiving wine list but here is the first pass.

The headliner will be a 1989 ChÃ¢teau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande that was an anniversary gift last year.

I will also pick a zinfandel out of the cellar since its the only uniquiely American wine.

For whites, we will open a young, modestly priced white burgundy and a German kabinett reisling.
November 19, 2007

Jaded Knight
QOTD: Joseph Swan “Lone Redwood Ranch Vineyard” Zinfandel & whatever my in laws have to offer. I’ve got the surprise box but that will have to wait until I get back in town.
November 19, 2007

3robins
You crack me up…great show.
QOTD: McPherson Viognier and 2006 Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel…already had it bought.
November 19, 2007

Deano
Gary this was a great episode. Those wines sounded good.

QOTD:
-The wines in the thanksgiving pack of course lol
November 19, 2007

Martin Wolfe
Great show, thanks for all the info! My family put me in charge of the wine this year – I think I’ll go with a zin & a riesling. We’ll see what I can find tomorrow.
November 19, 2007

chuck
91 rioja and 97 alsace gerwurtz
November 19, 2007

caleb
good to see you back with some force and some great wines!!! I love southern france! awesome values
qotd- no idea, im going to be at lake louise with my team on our day off hanging in the hot springs! maybe i will have to go get some LCBO wine and pop it in the spring!
November 19, 2007

The Oak Monster
J E T S lets go Jets!

Today I decided to make my appearance in the Cline Zin.

The Oak Monster
November 19, 2007

Gotsha
QOTD 2006 Peterson Dry Creek Red Zin I have no idea what it will be like
November 19, 2007

VivianoVino
QOTD: A late harvest Pinot Noir from Romania.
November 19, 2007

ktw
QOTD: Prairie Rotie 2005 Backer Vineyards and secret GV Thanksgiving 4 pack on its way…
November 19, 2007

Grapedigger
Great Thxgiving show! Well, us Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving on Oct. 8 (Nov. 22 is already too cold for us ). In support to our American neighbors I’ll be popping an Essence riesling qualitatswein Prum Mosel-Saar-Ruwer 2005 (GREAT VALUE, 15$, delicious and slightly sweet; Vayniacs: try this))) and a Pinot noir from New zealand that I am trying for the first time: Pinot noir Sherwood Estate Marlborough 2006. Cheers
November 19, 2007

Greite
Great show again, congrats on the Jets win. The wines sounded very good, I’m going to try to find several of those. I’m still a little scared by the jock strap filled with pickles, though.

QOTD: Probably a Gewurztraminer. No one I’m eating with is much of a wine drinker.
November 19, 2007

Scott
Great episode, GV. I’m looking forward to winning the contest and seeing you in NJ! Don’t worry, the flight from Omaha to Newark is not too expensive.

QOTD: I can tell you what I am bringing for T-day dinner.
1. Dr. Loosen Eroica Riesling from WA
2. Paul Jaboulet Aine Parallele 45 Rose
3. Columbia Crest Grand Estates merlot (because we need the casual drinkers to be distracted while I drink the good sh%t.)
B-727 will have to tell you what else we’re having. That list might look as good as some of these other ones.
November 19, 2007

Daniel
QOTD: Whatever my mother-in-law purchased at Total Wine the other day
November 19, 2007

SteveW
Great Episode, I will have to look for those three French wines.
QOTD:
I was just getting the wines out earlier today, were hosting about 20 people many
from out of the State (Washington).
2002 Newton Chardonnay
2002 Ch. St. Jean Reserve Chardonnay
1997 Joseph Phelps Insignia
1999 Quilceda Creek
2000 Quilceda Creek
2000 Leonetti Reserve
2001 Marquis Phillips Integrity
November 19, 2007

Alex
QOTD: I’ll probably be having cranberry and sprite punch with my teetotaler family and I’ll love it!
November 19, 2007

Norbert
Lets go JETS maybe they can take a win on Thanksgiving that would make my holiday time pass by better.
QOTD: GV secret pack and 2000 Oberto Barolo Vigneto Albarella
November 20, 2007

AndrewB
Well Gary, I am having 2 Thanksgivings and I have 2 different wines, and I don’t eat Turkey, but on Thursday I am eating CrabCakes and the 2 wines I have are the 2003 Selvapiana Bucerchiale Chianti Classico Riserva and a 2004 Domaine Jean-Jaques Confuron Cote de Nuits-Villages Les Vignottes (I got as a gift for catching a bird, I know, crazy story). My 2nd Thanksgiving where I’m not drinking turkey, but a bunch of side dishes and something else I’ll have 1 of the other wines. What a confusing dilemna, but oh what amazing wines do I have waiting for me. My parents will be drinking Chardonnay like they always do, but hopefully White Burgundy and not a Oaky mess from somewhere else. I love good Pouilly Fuisse with Crab Cakes though. Yummmmmy!
November 20, 2007

cliffaberson
Great show, over 30 minutes! Like a tv show! QOTD- I’ll probably pick one from my Secret Thanksgiving 4 pack, which should arrive tomorrow!
November 20, 2007

mrzitro
I feel silly now. :-&
GV, Thanks for airing my question.

QOTD: I’m going with the Frank Family Zin this Thurs. At my office Thanksgiving lunch, I brought in a Blue Fish Riesling (impluse buy from Publix)to go with the turkeys that I fried.
November 20, 2007

davidB
qotd = do not have a clue yet. We are traveling to L.A. and not bringing any food, just wine per my brother’s request (no it has nothing to do with my culinary skills). So what should I bring… The WLTV 4 pack sold out on me so now what? Any suggestions would be great..
November 20, 2007

AndrewB
I wrote not drinking turkey in my comment, hahahaha wooops…
November 20, 2007

CHATrBox
Mmmâ€¦face plant wineâ€¦grass and wormsâ€¦who wouldnâ€™t want to drink that?!?!?

Congrats on the Jets victory. The Sea-Chickens were able to pull off a victory of their own. And Boise State with one game left is looking to take down this years undefeated WAC team Hawaii for a chance at another BCS birth (small, but thereâ€™s a chance)!

QOTD: Iâ€™m drinking wine (TBD) with a little bit of beer with a little bit of wine.
November 20, 2007

Jang-Woo Park
good show.

qotd: Since I’m in the mood for merlot now, I am drinking Chateau Puygeraud Cotes de Franc 2003.
November 20, 2007

PiperJS
QOTD: I’m thinking (HOPING) I’ll be drinking lots of Patz & Hall Chenoweth Vineyard Pinot Noir… because I’m having dinner at the Chenoweth’s!!!!!!! (Charlie Chenoweth is my boyfriend’s neice’s husband. And I’m hoping to take my post-dinner stroll through the rows of vines if I can!)
November 20, 2007

Dulamae
go easy on my poor, poor Steelers! QOTD: I have no idea what I am drinking on turkey day, but I did get my turkey day 4 pack so I might bring some of those to the future in laws!
November 20, 2007

Gothnail
Great episode. QOTD: Blood from my date’s neck
November 20, 2007

A-Gar
Blanka was from Street Fighter, not Mortal Combat. FWIW.

Great show. I’m drinking an Australian GSM on Thanksgiving for sure, and probably a Riesling, as well. Likely something local for the Riesling – Hogue or Covey Run.
November 20, 2007

jahlove
The best value wines in the world right now, I believe, are coming out of the Languedoc. Great episode. Totally pumped me up.

QOTD: What’s going down the hatch with the Turkey? Well, for starters….

2006 Weingut Josef Leitz RÃ¼desheimer Drachenstein Riesling Dragonstone
2005 Coudert Fleurie Clos de la Roilette CuvÃ©e Tardive
November 20, 2007

Toke-Dawg
Come on, Gary, everybody knows that Blanka was Street Fighter!
November 20, 2007

Dave Kucharski
Found an interesting wine from Chile –
OOPS! it is the LOST Variety from France that makes the Chilean Merlot taste so different. Carmenere!
Looks and grows like Merlot but has a different structure kinda between Merlot and Cab Sav.
November 20, 2007

Bundydb
QOTD: Well, it’s a work day for me so Coke or Dr. Pepper… But at least I’ll get some left overs over the weekend!
November 20, 2007

Dodger Blue
Yes, like Toke-Dawg pointed out, Blanka was street fighter. Anyway, I plan to drink Wilson Creek almond champagne or Frank family zin 2005 which I bought last weekend with my mom’s classic turkey on Thanks giving day. What about you?
November 20, 2007

blobic
Qotd… nothing in particular, probably something non-alcoholic since we don’t really care for thanksgiving very much here. But maybe I’ll open a bottle of white port on the upcoming weekend
November 20, 2007

Garret Nagle
Why haven’t more people commented today! I can’t not say something after an episode like this. It’s definitely scary to see an eight dollar wine on the US market from France that reaches the 90 point barrier. For someone like me, a recent CKC graduate, I can afford drinking this again and again – and not get bitter about shipping costs!

This is why almost all of my wine comes from across the pond – the Europeans are making wine that outperforms California wine in corresponding price-points, while also overcoming the exchange rate. I don’t think I have ever had a wine from California that impressed me with its structure or balance as even some 20 dollar wines from Italy. Am I just having bad luck from CA? Or is it really the silicone valley of the wine world – fake fruit/breasts and fast women without brains/structure?

On this topic, one of the most memorable wines I have ever had was the 2002 Pieve del Vescovo Tezio – Cabernet and Merlot blend from Umbria. The terroir of this wine just shined through so wonderfully to me, and so different than a California Meritage or Bordeaux. Cherries cherries, leather, tobacco, dirt….. Not the most complex wine, but so so delicious. Normally the deliciousness factor is associated with sugary wines, but this the old world equivalent – like being 3 years old and sucking on a piece of leather until your mom scolds you. I enjoyed this wine on my Mediterranean honeymoon cruise with my wife.

QOTD: As in the past, I enjoy both red and white wines in the same sitting because some dishes such as stuffing and baked sweet potatoes in maple glaze need a sweet and acidic wine to cut through the butteriness. Pine Ridge Chennin Blanc/Viognier has been good to me in the past, so I went with it this year. However, Riesling has also worked well in the past.

For reds, because there are going to be several people dining with us at my parents house, I can’t bring myself to bring a high end bottle that only my wife and I will appreciate – I’m paying for the wine. And as you showcased on your Thanksgiving show last year, I decided Sangiovese would do well to complement the Turkey. And to deal with the cost issue of serving 8 people wine, I decided to go with 2 Rosso di Altesino 2004 – the baby brunello as you put it. The last 2 years I went with CA/Oregon pinot noir, so I hope this comes off without a hitch. (Pinot seems to be the classic pairing with Turkey on Thanksgiving)
November 20, 2007

Serggi
Great show Gary! as always it is a pleasure to watch the show.
Question of the day: We are having a German Riesling that I recently discovered at costco, it tastes like a lemon with honey and pineapple with a hint of leeches running on your tongue and then licking a rock yum! it is only $7.99 it is very rare that I find a wine for that price that I truly enjoy. And for our red wine we’ll have cambria pinot noir & an Italian pinot nero blauburgunder(nice and dirty very burgandian).

Salud!

Serggi
November 20, 2007

ev
3 of 3? I’m thinking 3 of 4, that’s 3/4 because Beaujolais is French and I know you, the GV, knows that.
November 20, 2007

YoungDave
QOTD: Well, I don’t have much on hand now, so if I don’t get to the wine shop before Thursday then I have a Primitivo from Salento that’ll make its way to the Thanksgiving table this year.
November 20, 2007

CrazySanMan
Long time lurker just wanting to show some love. Looking forward to having a quiet Thanksgiving meal at home with my girlfriend and some Schistes.
November 20, 2007

stephen
Sticking with Aussie wines this Thanksgiving. A Clare Valley Riesling for the white drinkers and a bottle of 05 Ares from 2 hands that I have been dying to try as well as the Angels Share. Love those Shiraz’s from down under
November 20, 2007

Ryan D
QotD: 2005 Woot Cellars Polyphemus. During dinner: 2005 HÃ©ritage du ChÃ¢teau Sauvignon Blanc Touraine & 2003 Poliziano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano [WL has the 2004 vino nobile and the "Asinone], and after dinner Warwick Valley Port from NY State.
November 20, 2007

misswinegirl
Loved the show Gary!!!

QOTD-I’ll be drinking the secret Thanksgiving 4 pack!!! Still don’t know what’s in it…saving the big opening for turkey day! Also be drinking a Braganini Reserve Pinot Noir, Geyser Peak Sparkling Shiraz, Groom Sauvignon balnc and Groom Shiraz!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!
November 20, 2007

CW
Ok, say with me, Schpate then laze then uh , alltogether Spate-laze-uh Spate-laze-uh Spate-laze-uh Spate-laze-uh Spate-laze-uh Spate-laze-uh Spate-laze-uh Spate-laze-uh Spate-laze-uh Spate-laze-uh
November 20, 2007

Orion Slayer
Another varied assortment of wines, and all for Thanksgiving. Too bad I didn’t know about some of these when the free shipping was available. I’ll add them to my wish list.

It’s so much more fun to watch on a Monday after the Jets win!

QOTD: I’m going to have some wines from Missouri! My sister was there during summer and brought back some wines. Both are white (Chardonnay & ‘white wine’) so I’ll bring a Klinkerbrick Zinfandel.
November 20, 2007

Lev M.
Love the Blanka thing….xcept he (it?) was from street fighter man, not mortal combat.
QOTD- Klinker Brick Zinfandel and probably some random stuff from the cellar.
November 20, 2007

clifton
to start off….you pronounce it ORYGUN
November 20, 2007

scvarsity7
QOTD- I’ll pop a Mandolina 2002 Toccata and/or the Mandolina 2005 Sangiovese, just for kicks.
November 20, 2007

clifton
Jacoby Ellsbury…..from OREGON………the man
November 20, 2007

Jayhitek
QOTD: Making it simple. Breaking out a couple of bottles of the Coppola Claret.
November 20, 2007

Larry The Wine Guy
Easy Answer and in my Opinion The Best Answer for Thanksgiving Tables with all the Trimmings like Candied Yams etc…I disagree with Sweet Wines like German Rieslings …..I am sticking with the same wine I drink Every Thanksgiving ….A Dry Crisp Rose to cleanse the Palate from All The Cranberry Sauce etc at the Table….. Turkey Flat Vineyards Barossa Valley Australian Rose…and Then you can Drink Turkey And Eat Turkey For Thanksgiving.
November 20, 2007

Barry Orlov
I’m having Frank Family Zin on your suggestion!
November 20, 2007

Kevin
I’ll be drinking 2003 Monte Antico Toscano

http://www.corkd.com/wine/view/11708-Monte_Antico_Toscano
November 20, 2007

LP
I will be enjoying a VJB Cellars Proseco to start and their 2005 Mendocino Barbera
for the holiday. On the way up to Sonoma we found a little cheese purveyor- hey we may
just let the turkey go!
November 20, 2007

Shane
QOTD: Uuuuhhhh, I will be drinking the Thanksgiving 4 pack, the day after Thanksgiving, at home, with my wife and friends for the Texas v. Texas A&M game. I will not be taking wine to Turkey Day, primarily because certain members of my family are shameless alcoholics who don’t necessarily like the tasted of wine, yet will “drink” it anyway…and by drink, I mean pour into the largest glass available and chug. No, really. You only make that mistake once. I will let them down their Target box Cube, and $5 jugs of distilled crap. Hey, you can’t pick your family, so just play the hand your dealt. I will probably take along some beers, and watch the drama. It’s honestly better than TV. Oh, and I will sneak a flask of JD over to celebrate the Cowboys 42-14 victory over Your New York Jets. Sometimes whiskey is a really good coping mechanism as well. Going to be a good one. I love the holidays.
November 20, 2007

Jack2112
Razor sharp like Blanca from Mortal Kombat. That may be one of the best wine-tasting notes ever. HOWEVER, the folks above ARE correct that Blanca was in SF, what they didn’t seem to figure out is that you were still CORRECT, but you were referring to Baraka with the razors. So correction there which does NOT outweigh the brilliance of the comment!

QOTD: Going to figure it out today on the fly with my local wine store. But I’m thinking a Ridge Zin blend and a cru Beaujolais.
November 20, 2007

Robert F
QOTD: 1er cru chablis and Alsatian riesling.

PS Jets fans are pervs (hope it’s not you doing it) http://tinyurl.com/2n344y
November 20, 2007

wayno da wino
YOOOO GV!!!
FANTAAAASTIC EPISODE!! Some Great Wines
dhere in da Hizzy!!!!

QOTD: Probably crack out some o’ me Dehlinger
Pinots and some Zind-Humbrecht Gewurtztraminers!
November 20, 2007

CUSE WINO
QOTD-nothing that smells like pickles in a jockstrap!
Coudalet de Beaucastel 2001
November 20, 2007

streamertyer
QOTD: 2002 Ridge Lytton Springs Zin
November 20, 2007

MtnCharlie
QOTD: Frank Family Zin, Gerard Boulay Sancerre Chavignol Monts DamnÃ©s, Some bubbly TBD, and possibly a Sauternes, but I might change things up at the last minute.
November 20, 2007

Brady B
QOTD: My mom is buying so I let her pick her favorites. Schmitt SÃ¶hne SpÃ¤tlese Riesling and 2005 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon
November 20, 2007

dougiefresh
for thanksgiving we ordered up some:
- Palestra Douro
- The Klinker
- Green Groves Chard
- The Black Chook
and since it sounded so good I just pulled the trigger on 4 bottles of that Triennes.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!
November 20, 2007

Loweeel
Gary, Blanka was Street Fighter II — BARAKA was Mortal Kombat 2.
November 20, 2007

Valerie
QOTD: I am still undecided…going to my wine shop tonight to pick a few up.
November 20, 2007

Michael Goldberg
What am I drinking during Thanksgiving? Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider. Yup.

But I’m coming in to pick up some Leocadie Les Clauses, Thom Clark, and the Triennes Saint Auguste. Oh yeah…
November 20, 2007

Valentin
Gary are you nuts? Riesling SpÃ¤tlese with residual sugar for crab cake? Take a Sauvignon Blanc, a Riesling bone dry, a white Burgundy, a GrÃ¼ner Veltliner, a new world Chardonnay but with low residual sugar level and no/very little oak.
November 20, 2007

CW
well Valentin if you are having your crabcakes with a (common in the US) Chipotle Pepper creme sauce, then a schpate-laze-uh would be appropriate.
November 20, 2007

Cliff A
Gary – Great show today.

QOTD: It will be two wines for the main event Thankgiving:

2005 Coume del Mas Collioure Schistes (Episode #352 and awaiting FEDEX now)and 2004 Chiarello Family Vineyards Zinfandel Giana (need an American wine on T-Day!)

Add to this a pre-dinner tasting of the 4 in the Secret Pack with family in NC.

I got two Secret Packs and have tasted the 3 reds. I will be interested as to how my tasting notes compare with yours. Oh, there will probably be an Alsacian Rieslings somewhere over the course of events T-Day

Cliff A
November 20, 2007

BelgianBeerMistress
After 2 unsuccessful attempts at picking up the Markham Zinfindel from those lovely PA Wine and Spirits Shops, I’ve decided to go with a Rhone wine from my stash. I’m thinking E. Guigal Cote du Rhone. MMMM…Rhone.
November 20, 2007

Jason S.
QOTD: I don’t know yet – I haven’t gotten my surprise box from WL yet

BTW – Blanca was in the Street Fighter series, not Mortal Kombat, but we’ll forgive you Gary.
November 20, 2007

Joe Po
GAry, thanks for the great show.
QOTD: Von Hovel Oberemmeler Hutte Riesling ‘05 and probably
Seghesio Old Vine Zin ‘03
Enjoy the day with your family!
November 20, 2007

John S
The WL surprise pack is on my table this Thursday —- hoping we have a 4 / 4 day!
November 20, 2007

TimInFL
LOL – Olive Garden – ROLF
November 20, 2007

Cam
QOTD: I’m still trying to decide!
November 20, 2007

Eric A.
I’m serving my turkey *in* a pickled jock strap, so maybe I’ll get that Burgundy to go with it…

QOTD: Actually, we’re having a bunch of Gary Farrell wines my folks picked up when they visited the winery a few weeks ago; Allan Scott 2006 Pinot Noir; and with dessert the 2001 Chateau Nairac Barsac. Oh, and a half bottle of 2003 Suiduraut in case we finish off the Barsac.

…and hopefully someone’s making martinis before dinner!
November 20, 2007

elena
great tunes
November 20, 2007

Dominick Mack
Went to the W.L. last Friday and picked up two bottles of the Selvappiana Chianti Ruffino, and a Pian Cornello Rosso Di Montalcino. Who knows what the other members of the fam. will bring!!!
November 20, 2007

Dominick Mack
also…. the Mortal Kombat character is named Baraka
November 20, 2007

JeffC
G-Man, for Thanksgiving day and weekend I plan to be sampling the 4 wines included in the mystery 4-pak I received from Wine Libray last week. Have a Happy. Oh, and thanks for the wristband.
November 20, 2007

KennyPetersenII
Love the Vintage Mortal Combat reference…..I’m rocking a St.J Riesling on your recommendation this Thursday also an off Dry Tabor Hill Cabernet Franc Rose’..What do you think of an off dry Rose’ with Crabby patty’s?(Crab cakes for you non Sponge Bob watchers).
November 20, 2007

Cookiedds
I didn’t have a blog until you inspired me to start one. Nice episode and here’s to your show companion winner.
http://thewellsquozengrape.blogspot.com/
November 20, 2007

joel delon
Hi Gary ! thank you once again for your focus on Languedoc wines. Minervois is just 30km away from home and I know they deserve your comments. Huge work has been done there too ! I totally agree. Let me add your widget on my website and let’s see if i can fly for the first time to America… See you in a couple of weeks :-)
faithfully
November 20, 2007

Karl Laczko
QOTD – What’s Thanksgiving?
November 20, 2007

Big Nick
Gary…..great episode once again. Still getting my palate to get into some great red wines. Still yong in my wine days.

Will be drinking: 2004 Wente Vineyards Chardonnay Nth Degree, nice wine with great flavors. You should check it out. Probably finish it off with some Pelee Island Late Autumn Riesling.
November 20, 2007

Sonnenuhr
Thanks Gary – keep those big QPR wines coming. Ordered a case of Leocadie and Triennes. Happy Thundergiving!
November 20, 2007

Dusty
QOTD: drinking whatever’s in the mystery 4 pack. and if i need more, i’ve got a kegerator filled with newcastle at my disposal, along with two bottles of the ‘04 and ‘05 Two Hands Bella’s Garden Shiraz.
November 20, 2007

Craig S
I’m starting off with a Dry Reisling from Wollersheim winery in Prarie du Sac, WI, probably my favorite Reisling. Then a little Red Zin from Bogel and Ravenswood. Finish it all off with a sipper of Wollersheim Port, and I’ll be happy for a long time!
November 20, 2007

scc
QOTD: The Vayniac Thanksgiving pack wines.
November 20, 2007

Sassodoro
QOTD. Don’t know yet. I’ll have to see what mood I’m in. One strong possibility, though, is a cabernet franc from the Loire.
November 20, 2007

Robin C
Thank God the Jets finally won again!
Enjoyed the 6 wine reviews.

QOTD: We’re having 3 days of Thanksgiving celebrations. The first one is a pizza Thanksgiving with 2005 Turley California zinfandel, the second is a turkey dinner with Cardwell Hill Reserve pinot noir (we visited them in Oregon), the third is a meatloaf dinner with Prosecco and Robert Sinskey 2002 Proprietary Red.
November 20, 2007

Lee W
Fun show, wish I was closer to you so I can get the wines reviewed today. Drinking for Thanksgiving- Peju Provence, Turely Zinfandel, Londer Gewertzaminer
November 20, 2007

Russ J
QOTD: Not sure yet. Tomorrow,I will spend some time down in the basement looking over the stock and see what jumps out at me.

Snagged a few of the Les Clauses. Sounded good.
November 20, 2007

ryptide
Nice show, Gary!

Good recall on the werther’s original flavor. I mentioned that regarding a port the other night in an email to you, so that jumped out at me as a flavor I’d recognize right away. You semi-panned the wine, but I’m still going to try it.

QOTD: No idea yet.
November 20, 2007

chenrys
We’re watching this a day late but enjoyed it with a Pinot Noir. We will have to look for those French wines that you liked so much.

QOTD: Probably sparkling cider with my family. But when we come home…
November 20, 2007

BW
QOTD – having dinner with friends, so we have a line-up going:
1) L’aventure Rose (Paso Robles West Side) – a rose of syrah & cab – bone dry & cranberries throughout.
2) Wild Hog Zin (Sonoma County) – My current favorite Zin – big & jammy
3) Rex Hill Chehalem Mtns Cuvee Pinot Noir (Oregon) – a 3rd bottle if needed
Not sure what my friends are bringing, but I am sure it will be good
We were going to bring the suprise pack, but didn’t get on it fast enough & missed out …. maybe next time
November 20, 2007

Rob
Hey – love the Jacoby Ellsbury reference!
November 20, 2007

winepunkMD
Jacoby Ellsbury is the next Johnny Rotten!
Will tear-up the baseball world!!

HAPPY T-DAY EVERYONE (even Yankee fans!)
November 20, 2007

Tristan
QOTD: Opening up a 98 Silver Oak for Thanksgiving – I’ve heard its past its prime, so we may just end up sniffing it all day.
November 21, 2007

Jason
Peachy morninig drink: Bellini (presecco and fresh white peach juice, invented at Harry’s Bar in Venice) a must have, especially with their carpaccio (which they also invented).

QOTD: I am going to try and get a bottle of Frank Family Zin, if unavailable. I am going to open ‘02 Macchia Zin I have had for a while, a new world fruit bomb from the Sierra Nevada foothills, sure to please all of the guests. I also got a bottle of Dr. Loosen Spatlasse Riesling, which might get opened depending on the food choices.
November 21, 2007

Brad & Svetlana Kitson
Pickles, saurkraut and wet dog sounds like a Russian meal and also sounds like Brettanomyces!
November 21, 2007

PaVo
QOTD: The Thanksgiving sampler of course! And probably a 97 Marques del Puerto Rioja.
November 21, 2007

young
Paul Hobbs StageCoach C/S 2005
Kenefick Ranch C/S 2004
Behrens & Hitchcock Kenefick Vineyard 2004
Paul Hobbs Chardonnay 2005
Paul Hobbs Pinot Noir 2004
Caymus Special Select 1995
November 21, 2007

Davey
My newest Men’s Health was just delivered and I spotted your tips in there! There’s no stopping you. Spencer Roloson, nice rec for the dude trying to impress the snobby boss.
November 21, 2007

Vito
how about a 2005 Dr. Loosen Bernkasteles Riesling Kabinett, 2001 Granato by Foradori & 2001 Luciano Sandrone Cannubi Boschis?
November 21, 2007

Cam Collins
QOTD: Malbec.
November 21, 2007

Ron
Nice show. Bringing back French value.

QOTD – Merlot from Umbria (Falesco) 05 – that was featured on your show before. Amazing value.
And probabaly also Castel 1996 (Israel) Cab/Merlot – best kept secret (or not anymore…)
November 21, 2007

Karl Satirev
Start with a Washington Crossing apple wine in honor of our American heritage; then give a choice of a Washington Crossing viognier or a Gravity Hills zinfandel for those preferring a red.
November 22, 2007

soyhead
Showed the episode to my sis who thought you were the bomb

QOTD
- Eroica 2006 Reisling
- Bollig-Lehnert 1989 Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Spatlese
- Gaston & Ravaut Corton Les Hautes Mourottes 1999
November 22, 2007

Pastafari Pirate
Dude, I’m going to stop posting “Great Episode Gary!” because my doing that is getting redundant. QOTD: Castano Hecula, and d’Arenberg’s Stump Jump White.
November 22, 2007

downtnmark
Hey Gary – happy Thanksgiving! I’m watching this while making stuffing for Thankgiving dinner. I’m bringing the stuffing and the wines to dinner. Most of the wines are stuff I need to uncork before they get to be too old.

2003 J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay
2002 BV Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 Alex Sotelo Zinfandel
2003 Shenandoah Zingiovese
2003 Shenandoah Sangiovese Reserve
2001 Savannah-Channel Piere’s Ghost (zin-blend)

and a home made 2001 Zinfandel-Carignon blend from Paso Robles from a friend
November 24, 2007

Dan-o
I had a 2005 Ken Wright Cellars Oregon Pinot Noir with the meal on Thursday.
It was an outstanding effort – a bit young.
I also had a 2004 Mesh Eden Valley Riesling from Australia, which went quite nicely with the Turkey Soup the next day.

Cool that you were going bonkers on a Minervois. I have a 1999 Minervois that I pulled from my cellar for the long weekend. I have had this wine before and it blows me away!
November 25, 2007

yowens44
Vayner- we had your 4 pack- the pinot was a huge hit. How many times can you twist the knife in my heart with the steelers loss references?
November 26, 2007

Elliot Essman
QOTD: Turkey Day happened already, but my wine picks for a varied group were a big success, especially the Vila Verde Vinho Verde.
November 26, 2007

JayZee
QOTD: Well, this is past tense, but we started with a Garretson Winery Roussanne before dinner. With the turkey and fixings, we had a 2001 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape (which was outstanding, albeit a little young).
November 28, 2007

SoCal
QOTD: I was in Paris and I will be posting our Thanksgiving dinner on the Boards tomorrow. Check it out under 6 wines at guy savoy
December 1, 2007

Matt the Lurker
QOTD – A Chilean Carmenere, Merlot de California, a few others.
December 22, 2008

Dessert Wine Nerd
“And who doesnt like jockstrap filled with pickles?” Gary youre too much…… Good to be back after a LOOOOOOONG break. QOTD: I cant remember what we had. *sad*
September 8, 2009

richardvinifera
QOTD: In the UK we have turkey at xmas, so I guess i need to hunt down some south of france reds, and crack open some Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Kabinett!