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

Ben Janssen South Australia
Gave the wife a kiss!
Favourite White! Clare Valley Skillogalee Riesling 2007
http://www.corkd.com/wine/view/44403-Clare_Valley_Skillogalee_Riesling_2007
Get onto this Winery!
February 11, 2008

Carl Vidnic
A big shout out from Boston.
Condrieu
February 11, 2008

Mikie C
Drove out to Indiana from Philly to see my mom in the hospital – kissed her and told her I love her. I don’t know how much longer she has.

qotd: I’ve tried other whites with green salad, but I always return to Omaka Springs Sauvignon Blanc. ($10 at our state store)
February 11, 2008

Mike Co.
DOTD: I made peace with my Mom’s boyfriend, gave my Mom a good hug ’cause she’s going through a hard time and sent out an email to my closest friends with my new address and cell phone number and sent them all love.

Mike. Out.
February 11, 2008

Glen... winecrazy.com
Hey Gary,

I love you bro and I sent you a text back to your phone but it didn’t go through. It was that mobile test message I got form you yesterday…..maybe that’s why???

So I emailed a friend of mine who is president of the Hells Angels. Another who is a very big Porn Star…shuuuu!! can’t say who…. and a few people who I haven’t talked to in a while. Couldn’t tell my Mom because she left this earth 10 years ago almost to the day. But I did tell her in another way. But she already knew that…

QOTD: I love the Sea Smoke Chardonnay Gratis and the Turley Chardonnay…and of course the Kistler I had in Vegas last week… Hummmmm.
February 11, 2008

PK
i called by niece in portland, oregon, and i kissed one of my cats. husband isn’t home yet.
new white wine for me is viognier, but i’ve always me some gewurztraminer!
February 11, 2008

CC_Htown
QOTD! Kissed my wife and Torrontes is my favorite new white wine!!!
February 11, 2008

Mike Z in SD
Hugged and kissed my lovely wife, who is a little sick today (cold).
QOTD: Favorite white? Either Savennieres or Chablis… or Alsatian Riesling
February 11, 2008

Harley Stan
Gary, great episode today for a variety of reasons. Mostly because I took a white wine to a dinner party with people who don’t usually drink white wine, it just happend to be a Columbia Valley Gwertz. I have also created a lurker, next step is to get him to comment.
QOTD- Albarino, I have only had it twice now. I plan to have again soon, probably next trip to the store or next online order.
February 11, 2008

PFORTY
QOTD: Gruner Veltliner

DOTD: Can’t kiss anyone, I’m working away from home. Am calling my wife, then my parents. then hers!!
February 11, 2008

sharon
I just kissed my sweetie and toasted him, too. My kids are sick of me telling them how much I love them.
qotd: Proseco. It’s the only white wine that doesn’t give me a migraine.
February 11, 2008

Wacker
Kissed my wife and enjoyed another sip of Gruner Veltliner to finish off the Shrimp and Grits. Really enjoying whites- Torrontes,GV,Albarino.
February 11, 2008

Quoc
Fantastic show, as always. Just called my mom and dad. Also just talked to 3 of my bestest, bestest friends. Thanks.
February 11, 2008

Kirk (Slave2thevine)
Demand of the day: Mother, Father, Unkle, Aunt, and two dear friends expecting a baby in a little bit…

QOTD: My goodness I’ve been on a white kick for about 3 months now…so it’s hard to say. I’d really have to say that Didier Dagueneau’s Pur Sang is really up there for me. I’d also have to say that there was a killer Spanish white I had last week…but that will take me digging out the notes…I’ll post that later.

In other coments about spreading the Thunder I thought I’d say that I’m inviting all of the staff at three different places I work or volunteer(a homeless shelter for teens, assisted living program, and a teen group home…about 18 people) over to my apartemnt for a wine tasting featuring wines from Oregon. While they are here were are all going to sit down and watch WLTV for their first time…so they can see another way to learn about wine. With my summer job as a wine director for a 500+ selection wine list I am constantly asked questions…this will hopefully create a few new Vayniacs from the group. Here’s what I’m going to open for them….

Whites
2006 Anne Amie Pinot Gris
2006 St. Innocent Pinot Blanc
2005 Bergstrom Eyre Vineyard Chardonnay
1999 Argyle Kundsen Vineyard Blanc de Blanc

Reds
2004 Belles Soeurs Pinot Noir
2006 Bergstrom Bergstrom Vineyard Pinot Noir
2004 Dobbes Family Estate Syrah Grande Assemblage Cuvee
2005 Sineann Zinfandel
February 11, 2008

Turd
Just kissed my wife and kids GV, then I kissed the Knicks hopes for another win this year goodbye(Go Celts).

Gewurztraminer is the new favorite.
February 11, 2008

J Crazy
Yes, oh yes, family is A no. 1

Gary’s quote of the day: “Hacksaw Jim Duggin’s 2-by-4 on fire hit you in the face. That would hurt.”
Hilarious!

QOTD: Domaine Veronique De MacMahon 2005. I’ve had this wine on a few occasions and it just blows me away with it’s roasted PEANUTS nose and flavor. I love roasted nuts (insert gutter joke) and this wine brings serious serious thunder. I’ve never recommended a wine to you GV but if you like peanuts and shells and seawater mixed together you’ll dig on this wine. Very viscous, too.
February 11, 2008

Kristen
Great episode today GV. This was really interesting, American wineries getting their juice from across the pond!

DOTD: Spent the day with Mom, but I’ll let both of my parents know how much they mean to me again. And the pets, Carly the hyperactive cocker spaniel and Sparky the Supercat! I’ll be seeing the rest of the family this week, so I can say it in person.

QOTD: I
February 11, 2008

crank
DOTD: I kissed my wife and two kids. But only on the top of the head because I’m as sick as a dog…
February 11, 2008

E
The 2005 Lafond white Lirac I had over the weekend. Finally, a white Rhone with some acid in it and under 14% abv! Terrific stuff.
February 11, 2008

JonE
American rhone whites seem to be killin it my book. Good call, good EP G-Man.
Will soon kiss my mom at yuor request.

QOTD: Roussane-actually. To be more specific I met Wells Guthrie last week, and his 06′Copain James Berry Vineyard Roussane is fan-freakin-tastic. Wells is the man!!
February 11, 2008

Withnail
DOTD: Good week for that (well, they are all good weeks for that, but you know what I mean – VD Thursday) – I will be reminding my family, close friends, and girlfriends.
February 11, 2008

chenrys
I’m intrigued by the Roussanne…sorry that one didn’t meet your expectations. We’re fans of Gewurztraminer here. Appreciate your emphasis on family.

QOTD: We haven’t found a new white wine…I know we should be trying more of them. I love Rieslings, Gewurztraminers (like I said), many Chenin Blancs, some Tarantas.
February 11, 2008

brent
QOTD: Oh and anything by Stephane Tissot!
February 11, 2008

Kev and Ams
QOTD: Albarino.

I spread the love to my lady.
February 11, 2008

brent
QOTD: Savennieres!