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

Greg Stutman
gary you make me hard
February 11, 2008

SKN
I’m spreading thunder-love to my mom in Fargo, ND and my little brother in Seoul, South Korea.

And thanks for all the references to my 1980s childhood today … I had to go looking for a Kids, Incorporated video on Youtube!
February 11, 2008

Little Jonny H
C’mon GV, What’s up with the comment about the Big Ten. Honestly I’m not sure if it was a compliment or a bash, but you can’t be hatin’ on us Midwest boys. 17th best sounds like a great football recruit to me, but a bad ranking…so I’m not sure exactly what you meant. Anyway, nice show, as always.

QOTD1: My fiance, Bro, Bro in law, dad, cousin

QOTD2: I’m diggin Monkey bay Suav Blanc. But to be honest, unless I’m eating it with cheese most new world rieslings appeal to me more.
February 11, 2008

jahlove
QOTD: Favorite “new” white grape varietal for me – Falanghina.
February 11, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: The last one I tried was called White Truck and it was a blend. I will get it again. It went well with super bowl food.

I tell my wife and kids every day I love them. Like you said GV it’s core.
February 11, 2008

Dave Canada
Heading upstairs as we speek to make sweet love to my wife! Thanks Gary
QOTD – Gruner Veltliner
February 11, 2008

Orion Slayer
They frown on kissing colleagues at work, so I just kissed a picture of my wife.

QOTD: Gavi from the Cortese grape. I tried a couple different bottles recently and really liked it. I even posted a couple entries on my blog!
February 11, 2008

JimChem
I have to agree with Robin C.; Albarino.

Jim
February 11, 2008

Brandon T.
QOTD: This is in response to Sasha’s question… First off, I’d like to affirm that I am 13 years of age or older. Secondly, Obama would be a great president because he could inspire a new generation of Americans to engage in our political process. This could potentially do a few things… change our image in the world… make people believe that progress is possible, that war mongers need not control all of our lives… that reason, transparency and values can govern our decisions instead of repression, denial, scapegoating and varying forms of imperialism… The new kind of politics that Obama stands for and speaks about are not simply rhetoric because they embody the hopes of so many; young and old, male and female, every class and ethnicity… This election is special because there is this opening in which change is possible, as long as we don’t let this moment pass us by.
February 11, 2008

Collin H
Really enjoyed the show. Primarily for the emphasis on trying new things and not ruling out the whites even in the middle of February.
QOTD – Torrontes. Great nose, crisp, best characteristics of a lot of grapes all in one package.
February 11, 2008

Brandon T.
QOTD: I’m BIG on Roussanne, when it’s good… honey, oil, pear and apple, golden acidity… I’ve found Roussanne able to hold high alcohol pretty well, it can be a big white!

I don’t have anyone to kiss right now… what I would like to suggest is that Gary fly a hot model to the thunder and slather Petit Verdot grape jelly all over her bum and they would laugh and recite poems and it would be excellent sexuality !
February 11, 2008

BobbyTiger
One more time. What’s white wine?
February 11, 2008

Danny C
Gary,

Great show…I needed that perspective. And in fact I sent out an email this afternoon to six of my closest friends from high school to let them know how important it is that we are all still so close!

QOTD: New favorite white…Dr. Franks Rkatsiteli 2006
February 11, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: Albarino
Kissed my husband and my cat Sailor who is successfully recovering from a back wound inflicted by Tigger (I’m sure Sailor started the fight). Drain is out and so is Elizabethan collar (Sailor removed it himself). I kissed Tigger too.
Has your table always been blue? It’s very attractive.
I’m going to have to have Haagen Daaz coffee ice cream pretty soon.
February 11, 2008

Jaybird
DOTD: Told the entire family on Sunday how much I love them, which was my 12 year anniversary of my Spinal Cord Injury. We all knew how close I was not to making it out of the hospital, which makes everyday so special. Of course we celebrated the day with some big exciting wines including Velvet Glove, Two Hands and Veuve Clicquot.
February 11, 2008

jeremy_h
QOTD- Lately I’ve been really liking a white Aglanico. Always been a big fan of Vionier and all those obscure Italian varietals.
February 11, 2008

Nick
QOTD: Riesling
February 11, 2008

Genghis
Man, Gary– Tea Library TV is gonna be PISSED when they hear you hating in Lipton just cuz it’s the cheap stuff.
February 11, 2008

Russ J
Lovingly assaulted my wife at your request, GV.

QOTD: Actually Alstatian Gewurztraminer is a new favorite. Found a nice, acidic, bone dry one at the WL, of course. The ‘04 Trimbach, now sold out. Where’s the ‘05?????
February 11, 2008

ryan
Sine Qua Non The Boot White 2000
February 11, 2008

Palmer
QOTD: Lemelson Tikka’s Run Pinot Gris Willamette Valley – need to buy more it’s so good.
DOTD: Called my godmother and chatted for 15 minutes.
February 11, 2008

David Dadekian
Going upstairs to kiss my wife and new daughter now (not that I ever need a push for that!). And I’ll be e-mailing after dinner. Thanks, Gary.

QOTD: New? I’ve always enjoyed whites, but I suppose new would be Albarino.
February 11, 2008

GR8Vintage
QOTD: Fairview Viognier from South Africa….tough to find but a real delight. Great nose and fabulous fruit…very yummy.

Sent the 2 year old nephew kisses via webcam…can’t beat it when the relatives are out of state. Cheers!
February 11, 2008

Benjamin
Gotta say I just discovered your (THE) Show this past weekend and I’m addicted. I definitely love wines and I’m definitely on the beginning edge of the bell curve that is wine enthusiasm, case in point being that I’ve probably only drank 8 full bottles of different wine in my life (I just turned 21, give me a break here).

QOTD: Tried a Monkey Bay White Wine that kicked all sorts of taste, but I can’t remember the vintage. Hmm. I drank a wine this past week called from California called BAREFOOT Sauvignon Blanc 2006. My favorite by far so far.
February 11, 2008

ahickey
So much Love! I must say Riesling is my favorite white along with Fume’ Blanc. I have yet to try a large variety of wines but am working on it.