American Wineries With Non American Grapes

American Wineries With Non American Grapes – Episode #405

February 11, 2008

Thought it would be so fun to try a few wines from the New World using grapes form the old world!

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Swanson Pinot GrigioNapa Pinot Gris/Grigio/Blanc
2006 Ash Hollow GewurztraminerOregon Gewurztraminer
2005 Alban RoussaneOther California White Rhone V

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February 11, 2008

Susan
Gary-QOTD: Fav. White is Martin Codex Albarino. You insisted that we try Albarinos and that’s what I could find near me. It does NOT disappoint!! Very excellent wine with or without food. Especially good with shell fish or just plain fish!!
February 11, 2008

4four1ones
Hacksaw Jim Duggan’s 2X4 on fire smacking you in the mouth – Gary, I about fell out of my chair. That was the most awesome description I have heard to boot!

Rock on…

I hugged my moms.

Grapefully,
4four1ones
February 11, 2008

Kirstin
QOTD: My husband and I have been ROCKING the white wines that combine gasoline and fruit!! Riesling is a number 1 fav, and some Touraine too. Apon discovering how delicious the white wine flavor can be, we are in a huge white phase. thanks for the episode!

gave my mans a big kiss, and wrote the mom and grandparents!!!!!
February 11, 2008

Carolyn
That song on hollowaymakesmusic is INSANE EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 11, 2008

*/^_^\*
qotd: i don’ have enough money to be buying wine lately
dotd: i don’ really have anyone to hug

….wow. how sad was that?
February 11, 2008

Deano
Gary good episode. I for sure don’t hate on the whites.

QOTD:
-The few bottles of Black Pig Albarino i am loving

DOTD:
-I told the wifey i loved her on instant messenger and i will hug her extra tonight
February 11, 2008

GrapeStuff
QOTD: I have never really liked Chard, but I am trying to try more offerings from around the world and re-visiting Napa to see if I can find any that bring the thunder. However, Riesling is definitely BY FAR my #1 white grape varietal.

Cheers, GV!
February 11, 2008

cameron w
Called a few old friends today.

New White? Gruner. Started trying some a month or so ago. Fun wine.
February 11, 2008

Carolyn
White wine rules – love to try new things. Never had a straight-up Roussane, I’ll have to seek one out.

AND – today is the day I officially start harassing you about that Ohio Riesling from Ferrantes!!!

Kiddies were off school today (weather) – spent the day with them!
February 11, 2008

Hotshot162
Great show…actually one of gals I’m going to school with is the niece of the Albans…hopefully I can try one of their wines sometimes.

QOTD: Babich NZ Sauvignon Blanc
February 11, 2008

Matt Holloway
Thanks for all the links you give me on your site!
QOTD im now a big fan of Black Tower, it just tastes so easy!
February 11, 2008

theterroirist
is that TECMO BOWL??? Awesome… I remember wasting HOURS on Madden ‘96.
February 11, 2008

Mr.Ambassador
Hey GV,

I’ve been an Ash Hollow fan since I originally tasted the 2002 Walla Walla Valley Estate Blend and had to run out and purchase a case! Thanks for bringing out their Gewurtzraminer but please fix the link to reflect that this is a Washington (Columbia Valley) wine and not from Oregon!

I’ve been experiencing a renewed appreciation for white wines recently and have found myself quaffing more whites than reds (for the first time I can remember). Recently I’ve ben enjoying a couple of Oregon whites: 2005 Foris Rogue Valley “Fly Over White” (blend of Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris) and the Sokol Blosser “Evolution” (blend of many white varietals). I’m favoring the “food wines” with a nice, crisp finish.

I’m waiting to make lunch for the folks today and I’ll be certain to provide a GV inspired “Hallmark moment.”

Thanks again
February 11, 2008

Redmeat
The nose on the the Ash Hollow is more like canned Nestea with Lemon….I love it myself……we have LOTS of good Gewurztraminer here in the WA….Columbia Winery makes one for under $10 that is great!

My white wine NEW fave is,,,,,Quady Electra…..my old faves are any well made Muscato D’Asti!

I called my sister earlier today…and on GV’s recommendation…I called my Mother and Father(just because)….You are right bro…Family is Boss!
February 11, 2008

David
Please don’t say that about Riesling! I am enjoying the extremely high quality to price ratio. I don’t want it to take the same path as Pinot Noir, which is now way too high priced. Riesling was supposed to be our little secret.
February 11, 2008

Phil G
Celebrated one of my niece’s 2nd birthday yesterday… she was born about 3 months early, and it is amazing to see her doing so well now! It was also great to hang out with the rest of my family…
February 11, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

DOTD(demand of the day): Just went and gave my lil bro a hug. hes 10 years old and looks up to me, so I figured why not show him some love.

QOTD: My favorite new white wine is the 2006 Darioush Viogner.

–RH
February 11, 2008

wyldshaman
QOTD: I dont really like Chardonnay and for some time i associated that with a dislike for all white wines, until i found Viognier. Now im getting into other whites like Dry Rieslings. Thanks to your show Gary!

PEACE
February 11, 2008

Dean D.
DOTD: I kissed and hugged my pets, 2 cats & 1 rat. The reptiles don’t really like contact, so I just willed a few good thoughts to them. I’ll call my mother later tonight.

QOTD: I’ve really been enjoying German Piesporters lately.
February 11, 2008

Tom T.
Great show. Very inspirational. It is too bad the last wine did not work for you.
February 11, 2008

Jennifer
Excellent! Thank you! I’m excited to jump into my husband’s arms and give him a huge kiss on his forehead when he gets home.
February 11, 2008

hugh
maybe try the alban again in a day or two??…
February 11, 2008

dank
just IMed some fam, and emailed others. saving some calls and in person stuff for later tonight.
February 11, 2008

ChrisR
Great job, Ash Hollow! Love their Nine Mile Red Bordeaux-style, and I’ll definitely pick up the Gewurtz.

DOTD: Check!
QOTD: South African Chenin Blanc, and also Sauv Blanc from Napa.
February 11, 2008

JeffC
Great show G-man, thanks. Will hug my wife and dogs. Maybe not in that order.

QOTD: Torontes and Alberino.