Portugal and South West France, Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence – Episode #401

February 5, 2008

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I am very passionate about these areas, so much that I have rearranged the Wine Library floor plan and we added more spots to add to our selections, today I yap about them and layout a blueprint for future shows!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Domaine Baubiac ViognierLanguedoc-Roussillon play review at cork'd
2005 Carm DouroOther Portuguese Red Wine play review at cork'd
2005 Domaine Bila Haut Occultum LapidemLanguedoc-Roussillon play review at cork'd
2004 Laplace MadiranMadiran play review at cork'd

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  1. February 6, 2008

    Ozzybeef

    qotd: looks like I’m the only one that loves MORTON BAY BUGS! Little hard to get in Chicago, so I eat copious amounts of prawns.

  2. February 6, 2008

    Swedish T

    Strong ep. today…love madiran wines…have a couple of bouscasses in my cellar…

    QotD : I have to say lobster or kumamoto oysters…

    Cheers

    Swedish T

  3. February 6, 2008

    pedro

    fav shell fish abalone

    is that a shell fish

  4. February 6, 2008

    Chris Bartell

    QOTD: My favorite shellfish are Scallops. They’re delicious!

  5. February 6, 2008

    GStatton

    QOTD: i would have to say, living in Maryland, that it’s gotta be Blue Crab…Blue Crab in Old Bay spice….tossed over a table covered in news-print….
    :D

  6. February 6, 2008

    Neil

    QOTD: Dungeness Crab by the SF Bay baby! Then again, clams, mussels, oysters & shrimp have a place at my table too.

    Liked the ep and the direction WLTV is headed for the next 100.

  7. February 6, 2008

    Andy

    QOTD— Love eastcoast oysters steamed & fried, then westcoast oysters raw on the half shell…. have them with a New Zealand Sauvignon Blac awesome ….. Great ep G , find a food pairing for the Tannat. A little different style of wine and interesting taste.

  8. February 6, 2008

    Nick

    Great Show! qotd: I love all my shelled little buddies of the sea.

  9. February 6, 2008

    Arno

    Just recently discovered your AWESOME video’s! I absolutely LOVE this show, the love, the passion, the wines…. everything!
    I am fairly new to wines. Drank a lot of them already, but never paid too much attention. Your show sparked the interest and now I buy pairs of wines to taste them myself. Thanks to you GV!

    QOTD: Gamba’s or Scampi! Don’t know if it counts, but I absolutely adore Escargots (snails)

  10. February 6, 2008

    rAmbler

    I work in the wine industry and about two years ago I discovered Languedoc-Roussillon and funny enough I wasn’t even in France ***Insert snare beat dumb joke sound***. It’s been my little secret when people are over at our house. Their so used to drinking wine from the Okanagan, that when I hit them with some serious south of France action its ova. Thanks for the show mang.
    QOTD: The best shell fish no question fresh that day Vancouver Island oysters! I eat that bad boy like a harbour seal…. Raw, baked, Fried doesn’t matter. and when in Vancouver (Rodney’s Oyster Bar).

  11. February 6, 2008

    James H

    I’m all about soft shell crab and shrimp. Those two could duke it out and the only winner would be my stomach. Mmmm… soft shell crab sushi…

  12. February 6, 2008

    jeremy_h

    QOTD- Scallops, love the scallops. Got to have them cooked though. I had a scallop the last time my wife and I went out for sushi that almost made me loose the meal. Oysters on the half shell are a very close second- those I prefer raw accompanied by a Chablis.

    Great episode today Gary!

  13. February 6, 2008

    Daniel Friedman

    …..Im a moron and just answered my own question by searching it on your site… this last show was really good too

  14. February 6, 2008

    Daniel Friedman

    Awesome show, I am a novice to the wine life and I had a question. I am old fashion in that I do not have a myspace or facebook, so I am going to paste my question here in hopes of either you (Gary) or someone else will post some recommendations. I wanted to know if you are familiar with the world of Kosher Wines, if so what bottles would you consider to have a unique taste. Thanks for the help and I apologize if this has been covered in a previous show. Once again, I find your show both fascinating and entertaining.

  15. February 6, 2008

    brook

    Gary,
    I really enjoy crab. Radool song and of course you know music like wine is good for the soul.
    Take good care.

  16. February 6, 2008

    Colin

    GV – Great show – right up my alley. I’m loving Madiran right now! QOTD – Even this Bostonian can’t do shellfish :(

  17. February 6, 2008

    Derek Jensen

    Great show, definitely going to seek out some Portugal wines.

    QTOD: Shimp or Crab

  18. February 6, 2008

    Ben

    long time lurker, first time posting

    Alaskan King Crab leg, with the meat taken out of the shell done in tempura with an amazu ponzu sauce.

    Thank you very much for providing me with my post work nightly entertainment

    Cheers
    Ben
    Melbourne, Australia

  19. February 6, 2008

    Vayniac Girl

    Where have you BEEN?! Check that. Where have I been? What a sweet discovery the day Mark Morford (SF Gate) pointed me in your direction! and #148 is a classic among classics. Thanks for getting out there and encouraging all to channel our inner Vay.

    Indianapolis, Indiana

  20. February 6, 2008

    DanielJ

    Excellent episode,I like the try new things theme it never gets old. Great song also,well done. QOTD: would have to be lobster.Good job Gary.

  21. February 6, 2008

    Tom G. of the CKC

    Fantastic episode. I think Portugal (especially douros) is producing AMAZING wines. I’m not saying that just because you say it like every 45 seconds on WLTV, but because the douros I’ve had were in the $30-40 range and easily tasted like $60+ bottles. Amazing QPR.

    QOTD: I’d have to say lobster. I think it’s the most delicious, and European lobsters always tasted better than Maine lobsters. Both are insanely delicious if cooked properly. Sea urchin roe and octopus are favorites, too.

  22. February 6, 2008

    Christian

    I love all shellfish, but would have to go with shrimp as my favorite. Great show!

  23. February 6, 2008

    Martin

    Was that Sarah Silverman? Awesome!
    QOTD: I live in Colorado where we’re limited to Rocky Mountain Oysters. yum.

  24. February 6, 2008

    Louisiana George

    being from south Louisiana, how could i like any shellfish any more than boiled crawfish??? truly a hard shellfish to match with wine!

  25. February 6, 2008

    RieslingRon

    Gary,

    Great start to the next hundred episodes.

    QOTD: scallops, with shrimp a close second.

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