Portugal and South West France, Languedoc-Roussillon and Provence

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

February 5, 2008

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
2005 Carm DouroOther Portuguese Red Wine
2005 Domaine Bila Haut Occultum LapidemLanguedoc-Roussillon
2004 Laplace MadiranMadiran

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February 7, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: Langoustine, baby!!
February 7, 2008

Scott Villard
Alaskan king crab…or thick, soft, and very fresh scallops…wrapped in Japanese smoked bacon, like my wife made for dinner tonight. I must give a huge nod to lobster, though. That can be magnificent.
February 7, 2008

Serggi
Great show Gary, my favorite shell fish would be oysters on the half shell with mignonette and a nice glass of falanghina yum!.
February 7, 2008

tnfdude
QOTD: dungeness crab!
February 6, 2008

Winegrower
Great show, thanks for reviewing the Madiran wine that you carry. I have been waiting for the review of this one and I hope to see more Tannat wines including those from Uruguay in future episodes. Kudos to the direction that your next 100 shows are taking.

Tough to pick among shellfish as I like most all of them, but I am going to have to go with the Dungeness crab (paired with a New Zealand SB) with a big shout out to crawfish.
February 6, 2008

brorjace
Shrimp, Scallops, Lobster, Mussels, damn its all pretty good. In fact I don’t think there is a shellfish I don’t like.
February 6, 2008

Ben F
Wow Great Song I love it…

QOTD: Love the Lobster!!!
February 6, 2008

Brian Swanson
Awesome show, Gary. I’m so amped you guys are adding to your Portugese offerings. I live in NYC (Boston transplant), and I begrudge the fact that even the “big” wine stores in NY/NJ seriously skimp on their Portugese offerings. Great QPR with Portugal, and I know you guys will do a good job posting tasting notes and recommendations, as you need to separate the bad from the great with Portugal (much like Chile). I try not to visit my brother-in-law often (although he lives 10 minutes from Wine Library), though I may need to take a deep breath and see him more often…that’s how much I love Portugese wines. And this is coming from an Irish kid from Boston. Talk to some Portugese guys from Newark – those guys can find the hidden gems that don’t even come close to breaking the bank!
B.Swanson
February 6, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: Lobster’s easy and predictable and is wonderful. I also love some well made mussels.
February 6, 2008

JC
Awesome show!
Kick ass song!
Nice!
QOTD: Stuffed Lobster tail with crab meat!
February 6, 2008

tempsdevin
Large sea scallops…..pan seared with a little cajun kick…and maybe a bit of GewÃ¼rztraminer to follow. Great show!
February 6, 2008

familydoc
Lobster! Duh.
February 6, 2008

David M Roberts
QOTD: My favorite shellfish = Kellen Clemens, Chad Pennington, and Marshall
Marques Tuiasosopo.

When I want something other than shrimp, I like Brett Favre (though yes, he has no ring this year, either).
February 6, 2008

GlennF
QOTD: Penn Cove Mussels!
February 6, 2008

Gee
raw oysters. absolutely!
February 6, 2008

Primo Bo
QOTD: Raw oysters and clams. I have to give a shout out to Craw fish though. Nothing beats a good craw fish boil. Never had wine there though. Points off.
February 6, 2008

Jordan
GV – ONDE FICAM OS VINHOS BRASILEIROS????

GV – where are the brazilian wines???
February 6, 2008

BobbyTiger
It’s hide-and-seek time. Time to try to find the Carm and the Madiran. They sound like my kind of wines. Thanks for the tips. QOTD- It’s a no brainer…..SHRIMP! Steamed…….boiled……fried…….doesn’t make squat, it’s all good. [For N.E. Pat. fans, a good plate of shrimp, (with a glass of Voignier), will help you forget].
February 6, 2008

Kristen
Love the value driven shows! I have just started exploring Southern France and Portugal (pretty pathetic since I am a Portugee) but I agree- great QPR wines and a fabulous way to “step outside the box”.

QOTD: Toss up b/w scallops and shrimp- depends on the preparation and my mood.
February 6, 2008

Obama_Man
That song was awesome! Great Episode, I’ve been trying to hit the Spanish/Portuguese/Southern France wines lately and have been really happy.

GV, I saw a wine from Uruguay the other day, I considered picking it up. Thoughts?

Thanks for the shout-out!

QOTD: Lobster and fried big belly clams!
February 6, 2008

Michelle R
very cute song
QOTD: lobster!
February 6, 2008

JayZee
Sara – AWESOME! Nice effort. I wish I had a little musical talent. Anyway, nice show and very interesting wines.

QOTD: Clams at a clambake in the fall.
February 6, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
Great song. Don’t think I could get past the pig crap nose on the Domain Bila. That is one smell that makes me nauseated. Great song from Sarah. Hope she writes a few more stanzas. How about a metal version?

Favorite shellfish; I live near the Chesapeake Bay so it has to be blue crabs though really good oysters will also do it for me.
February 6, 2008

Irv
Once again a very informative show to help expand your viewers palates. My wife and I have tasted a few wines from the regions presented and have enjoyed them all. You’re right! Portugese wines are a great value and bring serious “thunder” as you like to say.
QOTD: Any shellfish is good, but if I have to choose, clams are my favorite-raw, with a good sauvignon blanc, chablis or white burgundy.
February 6, 2008

WineMad
Raw oysters!