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

KenP
Beautiful ep.
February 11, 2008

Panosh
Called my mom in California.

QOTD: The only white I have found interesting was a “J” Chardoney. Not a new wine, but an old one hard to find. I like the “Red Wine Drinkers” whites.
February 11, 2008

Gary Vayner..Chizzel
I’m going to keep up the solid work…. ya’ll.
How bout them Tar Heels. I’ve changed my mind, I love Michael Jordan!!!
I’m going to do a show on wines from Arizona Next!!!
February 11, 2008

t_moderne
My new favorite white wine is California Chardonnay. That’s right. It is new. So many styles now and some folks are making some outstanding wines (Aubert; Kistler; need I say more?).
also Oregon pinot gris can be quite delicious.
February 11, 2008

Saftig
Beloved spouse is TDY in DC freezing his hoohah off but will be back in AZ in time for Valentine’s Day.
QOTD: I’m enjoying lots of Albarino lately.
February 11, 2008

Grapedigger
Solid episode! I got to like mpre recently Gewurz from Alsace…Spread the love GV..Cheers
February 11, 2008

Barrelmonkey
Hugged a good friend of mine, who’s like a sister to me.

QOTD: CastellRoig Xarel-lo 2006:
NOSE: Good fruit, slight gewurz quality, warm stones, some yeast (the winemaker said they ferment for 6 months), some ripe pear, slight apricot.
PALATE: Clean, crisp, slightly sweet, but with excellent balancing acidity. Light body, nervoux acidity. Focused. Clean, fresh lemon finish. Long. $16
February 11, 2008

Chance
I kissed my dogs, mean ass pitbull puppies Noah and Tucker (actually adopted mutts from the pound) I saw your piece on Beet.tv had to check you out love the show.
February 11, 2008

T. Holland
Too late to call anyone because my wife & daughter are sleeping, but had an awesome day off hanging out with them and my crazy puppy, Miles. Will call my mom and dad tomorrow along with a good friend who just got laid off.

QOTD- Albarino- had it 3 times and have really enjoyed it.
February 11, 2008

Grape Expectations
Thank you, Gary, for a very interesting episode and for the reminder about what’s really important in life.

QOTD: I’m torn between Albarino and Torrontes–neither of which I had ever even heard of pre-WLTV. If I had to choose between the two (but I don’t, do I?) I guess I’d go with the Albarino. However, I just found a Falanghina this weekend, so who knows how long Albarino will remain on top.
February 11, 2008

pete c
Nice Valentine’s message, GV. As soon as I’m done with this comment, I am planting one on my wife.

QOTD- Pinot Blanc, Viognier, Muscadet, Chateau-neuf-du-Pape blanc.
February 11, 2008

Katherine
Wow, I really needed this episode. Tonight I sang at a funeral for a really wonderful man, who left behind four children (in their 20s) and a wife. There were maybe 1,200 people at the service – he was a beloved professor. When I got home from the funeral there were my husband and Vivian, and we danced and hugged and sang together. So tonight I already emailed my mom, dad, and sister to tell them how much I love them.

My new fave white wine? I’m drinking a New Zealand Chardonnay right now… lots of honey and apple and buttered popcorn on the nose. And I’m drinking it at room temp, something new for me since watching the Thunder Show.
February 11, 2008

Eric
Kissed my wife, who smiled graciously at my addiction to your show. Love to you too, today.
February 11, 2008

yathink2
QOTD: Lately, I have been enjoying the 2006 ChÃ¢teau La Gatte, Sauvignon Gris that I ordered a couple of weeks ago.

DOTD: I Love my family and even though their teenagers, I still make sure that they know that I Love them.
February 11, 2008

Jarvis
Just told my parents that I love them, I haven’t said that in at least 10 years…Thanks Gary.
February 11, 2008

chris the greek
Going to the wife now,

QOTD: Rusden Christian Chenin Blanc. Not usually a fan of chenin, this is great. Full of oh wait

the wifey is back for more, gotta go

Chris the Greek
February 11, 2008

redfrog
QOTD: The Cazin Cour-Cheverny Cuvee Renaissance, it’s a little wine I never heard of, took a chance and loved it. The grape is a Romorantin. I have never heard if it, but it’s like chewing dried fruit but not in an offensive way, really a cool thing to try.

To my wife, the best thing that has ever happened to me!!! Thanks Baby.
February 11, 2008

Gee
Favorite new white: TORRONTES. Used it to celebrate Chinese New Year yesterday with family and friends. Love the bright lychee aromas for Chinese, Thai, Indian food. Similar aroma to Gewurztraminer, though very different in the mouth than Gewurztraminer. I’ve had a few different Torrontes and love ‘em.

Like ALBARINO not quite as much, as it seems to be a blend of Muscadet and Macon in about 60/40 proportion to me. But will try more. I’ve had two Albarino so far.
February 11, 2008

Grapestompper (Dave)
DOTD: My wife, my daughters, my mom. And I’d already done it before you said to, cuz that’s just how I roll.

QOTD: Viognier
February 11, 2008

NB_Spazz
QOTD: Tried a California Chenin Blanc (Dry Creek) for first time last week. Not bad with seafood and seemed better on day 2.
DOTD: Gave my teenage son a hug (instead of a lecture).
February 11, 2008

laposte
QOTD:
I have this friend who has a very demanding job but also finds time to do a daily internet video, over 400 so far! It is very entertaining, but I worry about the time commitment and I am afraid he doesn’t have enough time left for those he loves most; his bride, parents, and siblings. I don’t really know how to tell him how much I enjoy his work but if it is coming at the expense of his family I don’t want it…your pal, r.
February 11, 2008

EmmaLuna
QOTD: Had a Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis last night which was very enjoyable, but German Rieslings do it for me the most.
February 11, 2008

GoldensGirl
To start off: Brandon T., I appreciate what you have to say there. Let’s care about more than just ourselves. Diversity of opinion and belief strengthens our country as long as each of us realizes that.

DOTD: Father-In-Law is about to go in for some cancer therapy. Since I feel as you do, GV, about family, there is no question that he will hear from me and his son tomorrow. I believe that my father-in-law will be fine (thank God). But, thanks, GV, for reminding everyone just how important the peeps are.

QOTD: Hate to admit it, but I have been buying a few whites lately. Preference is for Sauv Blancs and Reislings.
February 11, 2008

kaybee
A big kiss to my husband!

QoTd
Columbia Valley WA Cellarmaster’s Riesling is is my top favorite, they are consistent year after year. BTW some of Columbia Valley’s producers are growing grapes on European vines with original rootstock.
February 11, 2008

Chris Braun
QOTD: I’m always experimenting with wines new to me — have lately really enjoyed a couple of Ruedas.

I just finished listening and haven’t acted on the demand yet, apart from kissing one of the kitty-cats who’s lying on my shoulder. But my husband (and the other kitties) will surely get some kisses tonight. And I’ve identified at least four people that I’ll call or email tomorrow.