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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How To Get Your Wine Palate Trained. – Episode #148

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February 6, 2008

Tom T.
My favorite shellfish is Maryland crab.
February 6, 2008

EskimoPie
QOTD: By FAR… big honking Alaskan king crab legs w/ some hot drawn butter… MMMMMMmmmmm!
February 6, 2008

George from NEPA
I can’t say I have a favorite. I LOVE all shellfish!! I could eat it all day every day.
February 6, 2008

Fiorentina!
Sarah….that was an amazing song! You really brought the thunder with that one!!!

Gary…thank you for bringing out vino from Portugal!
My fiancee, Jenna, (who’s family comes from Portugal) and I are getting married in May and we are going to Cascais for our honeymoon! Because planning a wedding can be really fun, although stressful, we’ve been buying and drinking lots of wines from Portugal. So, again, thank you….anything with the word “Portugal” in it has brought Jenna and I a lot of joy!!
February 6, 2008

Scottie P
Great informational show today! Good work. The song was cool, too.
QOTD: Lobster and butter baby!
February 6, 2008

SoCal
QOTD: Hmmmmm I would have to say scallops……with I nice white burg…….mmmmmmm
February 6, 2008

Orion Slayer
Great episode. I’m looking forward to this series, first because I love Portugese wine and second because more variety!!! Great theme song. I don’t stand a chance of winning the “Bring the Thunder” contest, all I do is link episodes of WineLibraryTV on my wine blog.

QOTD: Lobster, or maybe it’s crab, no, no, its crawfish!
February 6, 2008

Kmarie
Very nice song. I think we all need to dip into our creative selves and spread the thunder with poetry, art, music, dance….

QOTD: There are so many awesome shellfish choices, it’s hard to pick! Top picks are fresh live Maine lobster, raw oysters, and soft shell crabs.
February 6, 2008

Carilius Maximus
…great song….you should sew the song into the next T-shirt, U-know like the greeting cards that sing.

I am unofficially giving a name to this flavor profile of (wet hay/horse poop) that makes its appearance from time to time on the thunder show…..How about “FARMER BRETT”
February 6, 2008

Daniel O
Yay for Portuguese wines!

QOTD: I love me some prawns
February 6, 2008

John W. Taylor
Lobster is definitely my favorie shellfish. I apgree that Potugese wines are the best QPR. Australia would be my next choice.
February 6, 2008

MB Dallas
QOTD: Most definitely lobster. Actually going to a “Lobster Mania” cooking class this weekend at the local Central Market. There’s nothing tastier than a real Lobster Roll from a small stand on the coast of Maine.
February 6, 2008

SaraMHCRU
great show. learning about lesser-known wine regions is really helpful. I’d love to see more shows that talk about pairings.

qotd: lobster or crab.
February 6, 2008

Susan
Gary-LOVE the energy in this ep!!!!
P.S. We some how have 2 Susan’s – I see comments that aren’t mine?????? Interesting!!!
February 6, 2008

Kid Winomite
I want a shirt that says “Link that up, Vaynerchuk”
February 6, 2008

Pardus
QOTD: Oysters
February 6, 2008

jesseeley
QOTD: Crab (Maryland w/Old Bay), but if I’m not footing the bill, lobster is pretty great!

That song is wayyy too catchy. Props to wines from wallet-friendly Portugal
February 6, 2008

Chippewamike
QOTD: Lobster, King Crab Legs, soft shell crabs!

Great show. Love “going outside the box” for new regions/varietals.
February 6, 2008

Bobby
Oh yeah QOTD: Scallops no contest!
February 6, 2008

Bobby
Gary,
Thank you thank you and thank you for sharing those wines with us. Its good that you mix it up and try wines from relatively obscure regions that many of us are unfamilar with What a great education! Now what can you tell me about Banyuls that you mentioned briefly the other day. I saw one in a local Kroger and am tempted to try it from Domaine Du Mas Blanc for about 40 bones. Is it worth it? Have you tryed any? Please help as I some education on this.
Thanks for your time
Bobby
Richmond, Virginia
February 6, 2008

Klassh
QOTD: Crab. And if thats not cool, clams.

I did actually try what you suggested on 148. Sort of spur of the moment. I was shopping, passed the spread section, and said “What the hell”. I thought I knew what currents tasted like, turns out they taste like Cabernet.
February 6, 2008

Susan
My favorite shell fish are: soft shell crab, shrimp, clams, oysters.
February 6, 2008

JordanW
QOTD: I’d eat buttery shrimp 6-days-out-of-seven, but on that last day I love a good lobster or crab legs platter.
February 6, 2008

Dan C
P.P.S. how would you feel about an 80’s rock ballad about the oak monster?

OAK MONSTER!!!!
February 6, 2008

Lurker
Somw wines to try
Spring Valley 05 Nina Lee Syrah (walla walla)
Col Solare 04