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

308 Responses

February 11, 2008

dank
yea! whites from America!
February 11, 2008

Moose
first
February 11, 2008

Susan
Gary- top ten?????????
February 11, 2008

Susan
Gary- Early today!!!
February 11, 2008

sobojosh
5
February 11, 2008

mbannon
Whoa, sneaking one in early today. Okay, I’ll take a top 10 spot! Looks like an interesting topic, too.
February 11, 2008

Adam A.
ohhhh snap!

top 10!?
February 11, 2008

Tom G of the CKC
Wow, 3:34PM! Great episode so far, though!
February 11, 2008

Snarf
Stylin in the Top 10, baby!
February 11, 2008

drydrew
Early today!
Thanks
February 11, 2008

David Dickinson
You’re on the ball today GV. Thanks!
February 11, 2008

drydrew
This most have bin recorded February 6 Garyâ€™s got the same shirt! So thanks Mot for linking it up early!
February 11, 2008

italianwinelover
Yahoo! The top 20!!! Early today.
February 11, 2008

sobojosh
I should pro’ly call my dad

QOTD: Torrontes!! Thanks gary, you were right
February 11, 2008

damon aka unknownwine
I’ll kis my kids real soon.

Ch. Beauchene Cotes du Rohne blanc. 100% barrel fermented Marsanne. yum
February 11, 2008

Elliot Essman
Robola of Cephalonia is a class all to itself.
February 11, 2008

debnj
QOTD: AlbariÃ±o. Thanks, Gary, for introducing me to it!
February 11, 2008

Tom G of the CKC
I just shot an email to my cousin Kelly that I haven’t talked to in about two years to tell her that I miss her and love her. I’ve been meaning to do that for a while now and, for whatever inexcusable reason, I hadn’t.

QOTD: I recently tried Scheurebe for the first time a few weeks ago. For the price ($9) it was pretty decent. Super apricots and peaches with nice acidity. I’ve yet to try AlbariÃ±o and Chenin Blanc!
February 11, 2008

purplejuicebruce
We love you GV
QOTD…Viognier is the only white I have really gotten into
but that is one more white wine than I drank last year.
Wifey XXX
February 11, 2008

JSH
Great Gary. Just great! The best kept secret about Alban is now out. This better not hurt me.
February 11, 2008

Greg Stefos
Top 20 to start another week of enlightenment….
February 11, 2008

jason
top 20?
February 11, 2008

Social Project Brian
Haven’t had time to watch yet today. Been too busy rocking out to GARY VAYNER-CHUK music.
February 11, 2008

Derek
YAAA BOOOY…great EP, top 20, sorry that I did not make ot to Boston yesterday Gary, we have been putting all are money towards the wedding.

Hope you had a good time, are you going next year???
February 11, 2008

WinedownMi
Great show today, we both know the 49ers on Techno Bowl would destroy Bo and the Raiders! haha
February 11, 2008

Suzanne
I’m an overly-affectionate type anyway, so no one around me doubts how much I love them. But I get what you’re getting at. It’s important to show it every day.

QOTD: Godello.
February 11, 2008

kahuna
I LOVE GARY!
February 11, 2008

SoCal
QOTD: My new favorite white wine is a Burgundy……2002 Joseph Drouhin BÃ¢tard-Montrachet
February 11, 2008

SoCal
I love Kahuna loving Gary
February 11, 2008

Marta M
DOTD: just kissed my boyfriend, plan to call my brother in a minute

Gary, where did the all love-talk come from? Is that an influence of Valentines Day? Speaking of which – what are you planning for the 14th Feb.?
February 11, 2008

ChiTown
great show Gary! I love the wrestling references.
February 11, 2008

MagnumGourmet
QOTD – Been on a big Viognier kick lately.
February 11, 2008

randy d.
great show Gary, sometimes its not all about the wine.

QOTD: Txacoli ( this is a white you really really need to do a show on gary)
February 11, 2008

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

QOTD: Torontes and Alberino.
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

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

hugh
maybe try the alban again in a day or two??…
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cameron w
Called a few old friends today.

New White? Gruner. Started trying some a month or so ago. Fun wine.
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

*/^_^\*
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

Carolyn
That song on hollowaymakesmusic is INSANE EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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

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

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

Dr T from N. Carolina
The show title was a bit confusing (thought it would be NA wineries that imported their juice!)

QOTD — I keep trying all sorts of white, and they never get above merely serviceable for me. My pal prefers pinks for most of the times others like whites

“T”
February 11, 2008

Tstank
Willamette valley riesling not the best white but reminds me of good times.
February 11, 2008

Mary Guiendon
I am new to winetv and I love it. I have been watching a couple of episodes a day to get caught up. I got a “big ass glass” which my husband calls my BAG. I thought it was kind of clever but I’m sure someone has come up with this before. I really enjoy your show.
QOTD: VIÃ‘A DOÃ‘A PAULA Malbec LujÃ¡n de Cuyo Los Cardos is the last new wine I’ve tried.
Mary
February 11, 2008

Kevin C.
WOW! 16% in a white! Called Mom, two sons in Army and hugged my 6′4″ 260 lb baby boy.

It ain’t new, but I’ve been seeking out Chenin Blanc
February 11, 2008

ev
Just kissed my dog, the famed “Pickle-butt”, full front on………..and she liked it! Why are Aussie Shepherds like that?
February 11, 2008

Matt
Great show Gary!

Thanks for the photo-op to open the show, never thought I would be there!
But seriously, Bo Jackson in Tecmo Bowl, at least make it challenging and take Walter Payton.

QTOD: Just called my girlfriend and right now am enjoying some Nassau Valley white wines.
February 11, 2008

CindyW
Isn’t Ash Hollow a Washington wine? (not Oregon, as listed in the link) I’ve tried and enjoyed several of their wines and will have to pick up some gewurzt next.

Just texted my hubby to tell him I love him.

Favorite whites — almost too many to list. I’ve become a convert this year, and I drink many more white wines than ever before. Generally, I enjoy vouvrays, sancerres, torrontes (thanks to a recent episode of WLTV!), and gewurztraminers (especially when paired with super spicy Thai food). One of my local faves is the DeLille Cellars Chaleur Estate Blanc. I also really love Huet vouvrays.
February 11, 2008

Swedish T
Gary

Love right back at ya…keep up the fine work my man…
QotD : Vergelegen Sauv. Blanc 2005 South Africa…great stuff and Vinoptima Gewurstraminer 2003, Gisborne New Zeeland…also fantastic.

Swedish T
February 11, 2008

Omallley
Great show, GV. Especially enjoyed the Rousanne – I’m always curious if/how wines can hold it together above 14%…

DOTD: Check, check and check.

QOTD: Rieling. Not “new” in the sense that I’ve certainly had it before, but I’ve been really more focused on trying it from different regions (Alsace, BC, Germany, Australia,etc) in recent months.
February 11, 2008

Justin C
DOTD: Sundays are weekly fam nights–Called Mom and Dad last night. The big bro called me last night so talked to him also. I suppose I should call the little sis so she doesn’t feel left out.

QOTD: Rosemount Traminer/Riesling–it’s like drinking a handful of razor blades–razor sharp–awesome.
February 11, 2008

Dominus
Really gooooood show. I’ve been getting into the whites big time this winter season which usually encompasses du Papes and Syrahs.

QOTD: My recent fav white has been the Emmolo SB from CA though I hope your recently reviewed Viognier will become the new white king of my PAL or the Gravner I received as one of the prizes from MenuForHope.

Cheers!

P.S. xoxoxox to all
February 11, 2008

Dominick Mack
QOTD – Albarino
February 11, 2008

Chandler
DOTD: Told my girlfriend I lover her and will tell my family.
QOTD: I’m currently seeking out Riesling from different areas and GewÃ¼rztraminer as well.
February 11, 2008

Marshall
I agree that whites are just as complex and thought provoking as reds, but are they as healthy as red wine? Red wine has the polyphenerols and all that good stuff in the skin. I needs to get my antioxidants GV.

QOTD: Rhone whites and Gewurtztraminer
February 11, 2008

KennyMac
I just gave my wife a kiss, along with our five month foster baby. We have a five week old foster baby as well, but he’s in the hospital getting over an infection. I’ll give him a kiss tonight when I go see him tonight.

QOTD: I’m a big fan of white wines, especially Reisling, GewÃ¼rztraminer, Viognier, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Gris, but recently I came across a Siegerrebe here in BC that I really enjoy.
February 11, 2008

Rob P
I recently tried a white Cote du Rhone and loved it. I drank it over the course of 3 days and each time I loved the nose even more. The reason it took me so long to drink was because I enjoyed the nose so much. I also tried a Sancerre last week for the first time and continued to confirm that I love Sauv Blanc. Gawurtz is one of my favorites too. The more I write the more I realize how much I like white wine. I NEED to try more riesling.

My QOTD: Who is better…Randall Cunningham from Tecmo 2 or Bo Jackson from Tecmo 1?

QOTD 2: In Bill Walsh College Football (Sega Genesys circa 1995), has anyone ever audibled from a running play with Bo Jackson to a field goal. You can kick 65 and 70 yard field goals with Bo Jackson.

Kissed and hugged my wife and 18 month daughter!!!
February 11, 2008

Marc
My son is a US Marine currently deployed. We keep in touch with him online often.

QOTD: New favorite: China Silk Wine’s Reisling..only 7 US Bones!
February 11, 2008

Erica37
My dad got the love after the thunder show! And right now my favorite white wine is a 2006 Sauvignon Blanc by Preston Premium Wines out of Washington – but Ash Hollow’s tasting room in Walla Walla is right next to Preston’s, and I bought that Gewurtz a while back and fell in love! You stole my favorite, GV!
February 11, 2008

Ken
DUDE you rocking an original TECMO BOWL
Talking about some flashbacks. That has to be like the all time greatest old school football game.
February 11, 2008

Christopher J
DOTD: My wife, kids.

QOTD: Sebeka Chardonnay from South Africa. Widely available and relatively inexpensive. It is an excellent wine for my PAL.
February 11, 2008

Christopher J
Also, the NES cartridge brought back memories of some historic 9 on 9 Tecmo Bowl football action, thanks. They just released it on the virtual console on the Wii and I am in Tecmo heaven!! Too bad there is no Jets though.
February 11, 2008

Linderelli
QOTD: I’m a huge fan of Viognier and also Albarino right now. And still exploring Sauv Blanc and Semillon blends.

Glad to see you propping out WA again. Ash Hollow makes pretty great wines! Can’t wait till Taste Washington in April! Will get to see a lot of other great offerings there.

My DP Chris is the best, and though he used to be the type to not want to say those three little words, he’s catching on. I tell him all the time.
February 11, 2008

Neil
QOTD: Not to jump on the ABC band wagon but we had a wonderful Reisling with dinner last week. Viognier, White CdP & Sauvignon Blanc are favorites too.

DOD: It’s My Birthday today! I’ll be sharing good times and wine with the family and I have to agree, it’s all about family.
February 11, 2008

David Masi
Hear ya…called some close friends and will get together for sushi and drink some Humbrecht Resiling. New white(s) Bouzeron,Rully and Aligote…the poorman’s white burgundy.
February 11, 2008

Taylor
Hugged the roommate and his gf, called the moms and pops, and working on the 5th.
QOTD Really loving the black pig albarino wine kicked serious A!
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.
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

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

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

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

ryan
Sine Qua Non The Boot White 2000
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

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

Nick
QOTD: Riesling
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

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

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

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

BobbyTiger
One more time. What’s white wine?
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

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: 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

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

Jim
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

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

jahlove
QOTD: Favorite “new” white grape varietal for me – Falanghina.
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

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

Greg Stutman
gary you make me hard
February 11, 2008

brent
QOTD: Savennieres!
February 11, 2008

Kev and Ams
QOTD: Albarino.

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

brent
QOTD: Oh and anything by Stephane Tissot!
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CC_Htown
QOTD! Kissed my wife and Torrontes is my favorite new white wine!!!
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

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

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

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

Carl Vidnic
A big shout out from Boston.
Condrieu
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

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.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

KenP
Beautiful ep.
February 11, 2008

Nickyb85
Thanks GV, I do enjoy a great experience in my mouth. (nice wink)
DOTD: Gave my parents a call and told them how much i loved them.
QOTD: Cotes de Rhone blanc…. very tasty!
February 11, 2008

Ted Shuberteen
Unfortunatly white wines are not as healthy as red wines. Red wines have much more resveratrol. Later. Teddy
February 11, 2008

Obama_Man
GV, Amazing episode.

I had a question about whites which I tend to drink more due to reds making me slightly tired. I enjoy the taste and aromas of whites that have pear, peach, and lemon characteristic much more so than the sour apple profile (though I do like the occasional granny smith– i.e. Black Pig Albarino). Are these profiles limited to certain grapes or is somewhat of a crap-shoot as to different regions, vintages, etc.?

QOTD: I had an amazing Riesling from the Wolf River Valey or something the other day. I forgot to get the name, but I’ll go to the store and find out.
February 11, 2008

TJB
Just kissed the wife, kids good-night,going back to work.

I love the muscat grape!
February 11, 2008

Larry
I am a distributor for you, which probably disqualifies me from…I don’t know. Perhaps from everything. So. Anyway. My wife is the most amazingly kind and entertaining person–all the more amazing considering the kind of jerk she lives with. AND (here it is) Peter Schandl Pinot Blanc (that Ian tasted today) has, by far, been my most favorite white over the last six months or so (as you know, if you are tasting all the time, favorites don’t last).
Ciao, Gary!
February 11, 2008

Glenn
DOTD: Sent 4 e-mails, 2 phone calls and one in person to the love of my life.

QOTD: I still drink 4 to 1 red as I can’t settle on a white. I started with Pinot Gris, went to Gewurz and Riesling. Lately I have been trying Sauv Blancs but have to say that Viognier is intriguing me the most right now. Am really excited to start seeking out Pinot Noir/Viognier blends that you have mentioned recently.
February 11, 2008

davebw
DOTD: Its too late to call, so emailed my wife. I’m out of town now, but will be back for Valentine’s Day.

QOTD: torrontes, the el-cheapo Alamos that you recommended, and one by Colome… I also am liking viogners lately. I am hosting a Texas-themed party in a couple of weeks, so picked up a couple of Becker Viogners, decent and decent value at $13.
February 11, 2008

pawncop
Talked to my mom and kissed my wife.

I am learning NZ Sav Blanc’s and trying many samples of that variety.
February 11, 2008

thefanjestic
Dotd – My wife and our Great Dane.
Qotd – Italian Proseco

Great Episode – I would love to see GV taste an Alban ren wine!
February 11, 2008

thefanjestic
Dotd – My wife and our Great Dane.
Qotd – Italian Proseco

Great Episode – I would love to see GV taste an Alban red wine!
February 11, 2008

Chad B.
DOTD: I already spoke with my mom and dad today so I called my boy Patrick in Arizona.

QOTD: I’ve only had 4 white wines and I liked Greco Di Tufo the most; I drank it during the Super Bowl.
February 11, 2008

Bob Sikorski
QOTD – New favorite White wine is Pera-Manca, but the lure of Red wines is that they are better for your heart. As almost every male in my family, father uncles, cousins, my age or older has had a fatal heart attack, I am not giving-up my preference for reds. A close family friend, who would only drink white wine, changed his preference after his first heart attack.

HUGS – hugs and kisses go to my wife, always.
February 11, 2008

RyanS
QOTD: The latest white wine that I have tried is the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Mahi. I really enjoyed this wine considering I am not a huge white wine drinker.

I just gave my wife and my son a kiss goodnight. I also had a wonderful dinner with my parents tonight, a great family experience. I know what you mean about family being key to you. My life also revolves around my family in so many ways.
February 11, 2008

RANDI
QOTD: CHASING VENUS SAUVIGNON BLANC!

I emailed my friend, told him I love him…
I often tell those I love, that I love them. I wear my emotions… but I think this is a good thing!

Gary, youre spreading Love AND The Thunder!
February 11, 2008

AmandaM
QOTD: I’m super into white wines right now. I’m loving Sauvignon Blancs and pretty much any white wines from Alsace.

DOTD: Watched the episode with my boyfriend, and hugged and kissed him.
February 11, 2008

cpd
DOTD Squeezed Mrs cpd just a minute ago…but she was asleep.
QOTD It’s 10 degrees outside…I’m drinking reds!
February 11, 2008

Moselman
I’ve dropped over 200 bones in the last couple of weeks looking to find a Sauv Blanc (tried, Argy, Chile, NZ) I might like. I’m about to give it a pass, but will try a Babich as last chance. In the meantime, I picked up a Sicilian Grillo (Feudo d’Elimi ‘08) on impulse last week, tried it on the weekend, and EUREKA, a new white that I now will look for more of, along with my trusty Rieslings. Most of the Pinot Gris, and the Torrontes I find passable but “meh”, and the Chards and Gewurtz’s offend my pal. Have yet to find an albarino, though, so I’ll keep looking and hoping. That and the Torrontes I had never heard of b4 WLTV, and the Grillo was completely out of the blue.

My wife is pretty anti P(ublic)DA, and only lukewarm about P(rivate)DA, except with the grandkids, but I do my best. My Dad (90) phoned tonight with the wonderful news he’s moving from the Wet Coast to a condo in the town next to us. Gave him all our love, too.

Leaving the love behind a bit, find a new annoyance in repeated last 3 or 4 messages when moving through the pages. Can something be done about that?

THX, and LUV
February 11, 2008

Ben F
Gary I went and checked on my Dad this morning becasue he did not answer the Phone I hope that counts… oh and all was well..
QOTD: Erablauce is my new Fav…
February 11, 2008

EvanR
I called my parents tonight, and told them I love them.

QOTD: I’m digging the torrontes right now.
February 12, 2008

moonbot
hey gv,
always nice to see new takes on the classics, even if some don’t turn out.. love the gewurtztraminers… mm mmm good.
February 12, 2008

CoolHandLuke
Great Show.

The word is ANYWAY. NO S The word Anyways does not exist in the English language.

Sorry, just a pet peeve of mine.
February 12, 2008

David L
I hated the Ash Hollow at a recent tasting, might have been a different year.
I am in to Southern Rhone whites. I’d love to try the Northern ones but…$$$$$$.

David
February 12, 2008

Canadian Chris
kissed my baby when I came home, going to give her a big smoochie when I’m done leavin this note!

QOTD: Favourite new white – 2004 Ainsworth & Snelson Chardonnay. Judiciously oaked, nice minerality and fruit. Stellar stuff.
February 12, 2008

MattyO
rediculously good show! radool out the ass! sweetness! love the vino! love the family! love it…love it…love it!
February 12, 2008

Keith
Gonna walk over and give my wife a smootchie smootch. I just finished drinking a Covey Run Riesling…fruity, tasty, refreshing, two glasses were gone before I realized it.
February 12, 2008

KW
QOTD: I have started to drink and appreciate Rieslings recently.
February 12, 2008

ecola
Kissed my wife, had some decent Greek whites lately.
February 12, 2008

CAB
Another amazing show Gary. Any guy who can get all mushy about their family and encourage others to do the same is a “REAL” man in my book. e-mailed son and parents.

QOTD just got back from trip to Portland, Oregon. Went to the Lemelson Vineyard in Carlton, Oregon and tasted their wines. Came back with some 2006 Dry Riesling and some 2006 Tikka’s Run Pinot Gri. I think they are both wonderful, wish I’d bought more while I was there as I can’t get them in Utah and I can’t have anybody ship them to me.
February 12, 2008

Mike Griffin
I had a Columbia Valley Pinot Gris the other day and I actually got soap and honeydew melon on the sniffy sniff. Amazing.
February 12, 2008

RickD
QOTD – Matua Valley Sauvignon Blanc Paretai 2007 blew our socks off recently. Gar – PLEASE try this wine on the TS – you will NOT regret it.

More Gewurztraminer reviews please – one of my fav white wines.
February 12, 2008

Eric
QOTD: Have tried a NZ Sauvignon Blanc, Now I know what you mean when you talk about cat pee.
February 12, 2008

John J.
Called my mom and an old friend in Boston. Then I just kissed my gf.

QOTD: Riesling. Love it to no end!
February 12, 2008

Chateau_Plonk
Torrontes from Argentina and Vermentinos from Sardinia. Both super crisp and characterful and both obscure enough that you can get great examples for 10 bucks or less.
February 12, 2008

Yoni Rabkin
Had sushi yesterday with the Yativ 2005 sauvignon blanc. White wines can indeed rock.

QOTD: My son, who is 9 months old and loves WLTV.
February 12, 2008

Tooch
Torrontes, hands down.
February 12, 2008

sev
DOTD: Had dinner with my parents tonight, went to the movies with my girlfriend, told my niece she is the coolest kid in the world, extra petting for the dog and cat!

QOTD: After watching the Torrontes show, I sought a couple out. The Bodega Colome Torrontes 2007, and the Quara Torrontes 2006. The Quara was a little simple, but for like $8 packed a lot of aroma and flavor. The Colome was amazingly aromatic, huge floral component (soap too maybe) and some lemon-lime! Also just had the Lois Gruner Veltliner which was pretty cool.
February 12, 2008

Dan C.
Gary this was an excellent show … really good tasting notes! But man I gotta say that I probably wouldn’t even be watching this show if it wasn’t for your heart, it really is in the right place spread the love brother! That really is what’s important I love it!

DOTD: My childhood and still best friend Dereck.

QOTD: Damnit Gary alright … its white wine time!!

Love,
Dan C.
February 12, 2008

Chad
I just text messaged my girlfriend, who lives 400 miles away in chicago , right before I watched this. and told her I love her .. oh and I might have woken her up oops…. So I beat you to that.. BUT I’m email my mom and sister right now!

QOTD: Pinot Gris or Blanc… it’s been a toss up lately. A few weeks ago I had a great Pinot Bianco from Italy, Alois Lageder – Alto Adige.

You should do a new bubbly episodes.. maybe for valentines day?! I love bubbles.

And btw… I just bought an iPhone and will be FINALLY able to watch the show on my bus ride to and from work! So I won’t miss as many anymore
February 12, 2008

CRZYWinemaker
GV, you’re right on the money, I watched the show and kissed my wife on the forehead. She’s been sick for about 2 weeks and has to suck it up each day ’cause she teaches 3rd graders and is dedicated to her job.
QOTD: You’ll be proud, lately I’ve been seaking out Torrontes wines and have really enjoyed them during a time when I normally would just be drinking reds. I’ll for sure seek out the Ash Hollow, I like a good Gewurz.
Keep the Thunder Rolling !! ~ Max
February 12, 2008

winecliff
QOTD- Torrontes is the shizz. Great show as always GV. I’m wondering what your play count is on Diddy & Keisha Cole’s Last Night??
February 12, 2008

Matthew
I just turned 21 about an hour ago, and later today I will be having my first real glass of wine. I have been trying to learn as much about wine as possible recently and can’t wait to start enjoying it.

Demand: I just told my sister up in heaven that I love her. I haven’t talked to her since she died a few months ago, so I think it was overdue. I know she was listening to me.

Question: We will have to wait and see.
February 12, 2008

Lysa Marie
QOTD – my favorite white wine is from a vineyard I visited this summer in Traverse City, MI. It’s a chardonnay from Bowers Harbor Vineyard and the reason I like it so much is that it doens’t taste like a chardonnay. It tastes like a Reisling! 17 bones – a little more than I spend normally, but definitely worth it.

Also, gotta love a show where the colour of a wine is described as “Hulk Hogan’s hair circa ‘84! And I totally had Jelly shoes in the 80’s!
February 12, 2008

medo
I just called my wife and told her that I love her

QOTD: Easy: 2007 Bay of Fires Riesling Tigress from Tasmania! TRY THIS!
February 12, 2008

Brian
Kissed my co-worker, but that is a completely different story, hahaha. Great show, keep it up, now I want to try a washington traminer (partial spelling?)
February 12, 2008

Oregon Jim
Qotd- I was just drinking an Evesham Wood Pinot Gris – Gewurtz blend while watching the show. Good with the cheese! I am anxious to try a J Christopher unoaked, no malo, Chardonnay from Oregon that I just bought today. He is so cutting edge. His $17 Oregon Pinot called Zoot Allures is kicking up quite a storm out here in the Oregon Territory.

Emailed my daughter to finalize plans to visit this weekend. She said she is an alternate delegate for King Co. WA for Obama! Dad is a staunch GOP guy, but I am still so proud of her.
February 12, 2008

Kevin
I sent my girlfriend two txt msgs telling her i loved her before i watched the show… i was petting my cat too… that counts right?
February 12, 2008

Isaac
Demand of the day: Hugged mom…
QOTD: My new favorite White wine is a Beringer 2006 White Zinfandel California!
Great show GV!!! Family is awesome!
February 12, 2008

lynelle
Viognier, thanks. My son, two hours late last night but still my little sweetheart.
February 12, 2008

Anthony L.
You are so Right Gary. Family is the most important thing. I called a couple of friends who just had new borns just to check in and say I was thinking about them.

QOTD: Favorite type of white wine is Gewurztraminer
February 12, 2008

Peter
I think one of my favorites is the 2006 Josef Jamek Ried Klaus Riesling. 2006 was an etxraordinary year for Riesling in the Wachau, Austria.
February 12, 2008

Teresa K
Just emailed my husband to say “I Love You” and I will kiss him as soon as I get home from work.

Gary, thanks so much for using the Gosh word instead of a “bad word”…

Teresa
February 12, 2008

Steve B
QOTD: Loved the late-harvest Australian riesling GV recommended a while back.

My parents introduced me to wine when I was a teen in the 1960s. I’ve helped educate my own kids about wine, and now that there’s a grandchildren, the tradition will continue. We are bound within the love we share at our tables.
February 12, 2008

john
Gary each night my wife and i sit down and watch the show and try a new wine ..
And i never let a day go by without saying ”i love you” to my wife and kids ..Family is the most important……..
February 12, 2008

Bota Bag
Gary’s orange box cutters make the world go round…
February 12, 2008

SaraMHCRU
i had a sylvaner that rocked a while back but haven’t been able to find it in many places. i’m usually a gewurz fan.

you are right, gary. even a crazy family is important.
February 12, 2008

JerseyGirl turned CNY vayniac
DOTD: I went and snuck a kiss on my boyfriend (we work together so i had to be sneaky), and I sent my brothers and my parents valentine’s cards telling them i miss them and love them.

QOTD: my fave new white wine is Albarino. I’ve had it twice recently out at restaurants and I loved it both times!

Great show today Gary!
February 12, 2008

MB Dallas
QOTD: New favorite white: Albarino. Really enjoyed the Agnusdei from the Rias Baixas region of Spain.
February 12, 2008

Brad Coelho
Come on Vayner-beast, break down and chill those whites! Sometimes enjoying wine isn’t about ‘finding flaws,’ it’s about a great experience! You are definitely heat sensitive, but the Alban Roussanne is too delicous to not cool off a bit in the fridge…Roussanne, in general, doesn’t have enough acidity to be served warm anyway- chill ‘em out or they’ll be hot and flabby, give your big whites some help brothah!
February 12, 2008

Shadowbird
DOTD: I will hug my parents and say hello to my little niece. Hug my friends, send an e-kiss to my distant girlfriend…

QOTD: Haven’t had any whites in a while.
February 12, 2008

Bernie Bearnaise
Totally agree with your philosophy. Is Pinot Grigio (and not Pinot Gris) the new Chardonnay? Viognier and Marsanne are of course aromatic Cotes du Rhone varietals. For lemony flavor to go with fish try Picpoul de Pinet. A wine that I recently bought that was recommended by Calvert-Woodley called Chateau Calabre from Montravel, France. It is a blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Semillon. It had a balanced profile and nicely layered flavors. The bottle had a stamped phrase at the base of the shoulder “In Monte Revelationem” with a little castle over it. It is imported by Robert Kacher Selections of Washington, DC.
February 12, 2008

Iron Man
GV, will be calling mom later on today. Will kiss the kids and wife when I get home.

Embrace white wine? I’m making mushroom and asparagus risotto this weekend, I’ll embrace white wine then!! Woohoo!!
February 12, 2008

Ricky B.
QOTD- fav white wine right now is white Chateauneuf du Pape, I will now go find somebody to hug.
February 12, 2008

kokoa
DOTD: Sent a hug to my sister on the other side of the pond.
QOTD: at the moment, I’m drinking a wine from Yamanashi Pref in Japan that I will admit to have bought on a bit of a dare. It’s not bad. They use a Japanese grape called koshu.
February 12, 2008

LarryTheWineGuy
Kissed and Hugged By Wife and Step-Children, and My Cat..and my picture of Gary Vaynerchuck….(Kidding I don’t roll that way..not that there’s anything wrong with that…LOL) New favorite white varietal…I have 2 Albarino and Torrontes… Old Favorite as a bonus answer…still can’t beat Oregon Pinot Gris and sad that in order to compete with Cali-town they had to beg and overturn the 1977 regulations of only being able to call the grape Pinot Gris in Oregon and now are allowed to label as Pinot Grigio. Don’t sell out Oregon, Don’t reduce yourselves to California Labeling tactics…Pinot Gris. Love Erath Pinot Gris and A-Z Wineworks Pinot Gris..88 and 89 points Wine Spectator 2004 Vintage
February 12, 2008

John W. Taylor
My favorite whites are Alsatian Rieslings. Recently I hugged my parents.
February 12, 2008

Lb in KS
every morning..my wife and kids get the kiss and bear hug. It’s funny, my boys are now getting to the age they think it’s not cool but, I still get them and they end up smiling a bit after ward just the same.
February 12, 2008

Steve B
Yay for the Ash Hollow gewurz! Delicious stuff, I’m happy to say from experience. Washington state still is — inexplicably — the best-kept secret in the wine world. Fortunately, there are a couple of good online sources for the hard-to-find Washington wines that Wine Library may not carry.
February 12, 2008

Anthony L.
Hey, I just realized something. No links mentioned in this episode. When was the last time that happened?
February 12, 2008

Blake
QOTD: Albarino has definately become a new favorite of mine. It brings a new flavor that a lot of other whites don’t bring to the table. But I’m a sucker for the 2005 Monkey Bay Pinot Grigio. The grapefruit component of the wine blows me away.
February 12, 2008

wrc105
DOTD: My wife and my daughter.

QOTD: Newest favorite white wine? Tocai Friuliano, blew me away when I have my first taste.
February 12, 2008

Sharon
DOTD: OK, that’s really important, will never forget to come out and say it. Emailing Katie now . And thinking of 2 dear departed friends too. ME TOO, KAHUNA!
QOTD: They’re all pretty new to me… well, except for Pinot Grigio and Chard . I don’t have one fave, but I have really enjoyed Gewurtz, Riesling, Viognier, Viognier/Rousanne/Marsanne, Chenin Blanc, Sauv Blanc (new to me!)… for future consumption on deck are Vinho Verde, Muscadet, Albarino, Pinot Blanc, Semillon, Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano), some blends too.
February 12, 2008

Colin
GV – Fun stuff. Told my fiance I loved her! QOTD – Going to the Fingers this weekend to grab some hybrids from Seneca Lake wineries. Simple, acidic, cheap and sooooo like the land.
February 12, 2008

Joe S
QOTD: My new white wine is Vernaccia Di San Gimignano. I had this wine when we visited the city of San Gimignano while in Tuscany. The grapes are only grown around the city, it was nice to find them in the US.
February 12, 2008

Dan H
QOTD: I’ve been exploring white wines a lot lately so I have a few favorite new ones: Lugana, AlbariÃ±o, and white Burgundy are at the top of my list. Last Friday I had the most amazing white dessert wine. It was an Austrian Chardonnay/. I’d never heard of the welchriesling varietal before! It was wonderful.
February 12, 2008

Dan H
The wine I was writing about is Welschriesling. I wanted to link to the Wikipedia page but I guess these comments don’t accept HTML. Here’s the link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welschriesling
February 12, 2008

JayZee
QOTD: Garretson Roussane “The Tiarna” – awesomely aromatic wine.

I just e-mailed my Sweetie – hey it IS almost Valentine’s Day!

Actually, I’m going to e-mail sis as well. I haven’t seen her in a month.
February 12, 2008

Chris
QOTD: Tokai Fruliano, which I had at Larkmead Vineyards at your recommendation.
DOTD: My mom and pop, and my girlfriend and her doggie
February 12, 2008

Brandon M
You say Gewurtraminer and then you say think Alsace? Please….Alsace should think Germany! So should we.
February 12, 2008

J Dubb
QOTD, favorite white wine right now (for about the last six months) Taburno Falandhina.

DOTD, I text messaged both of my kids telling them I love them (because they are in school and I am at work) and called my wife.
February 12, 2008

LeRoy Guilford
Gary…
I love Reisling! Hey, thanks again for coming on WineCountryTalkRadio(TM) this past Saturday. The show was a smash! We’re getting great feedback here in So Cal. And, I totally am ditto on family!!! My two sons are married and near your age, and my daughter and her husband are just a little younger. They call me and my wife all the time to say “love you”. There isn’t anything better than when we all get together as family (and we do that very often)!

Thanks again, Gary!

Le Roy Guilford
February 12, 2008

Wandering Moose
DOD – I gave my wife a call out of the blue after i finished your episode during lunch. Just to tell her i loved her and to thank her for carrying our 3rd child (due in May).

QOD – I have been on a German Reisling kick. I have finished the 1/2 case i brought back with me on my last trip to Southern Germany :-/

I’ll have to schedule some restocking time.
February 12, 2008

Coupe 60
QOTD: my new favorite white wine is Torontes. I have also been liking me some albarino…

and btw, Who is this SS Chris guy that you are referring to in the video. I though Gary Scores kept up the Spreadsheet (or maybe Kahuna)
February 12, 2008

Cheri B
New fav wine, Lone Canary, Sauvignon Blanc. I am a HUGE Riesling fan, but branching out. Try it, tell me what you think.
About family, my dad always told us, friends will come and go, but your family is forever!!! I am feeling the love, heading down to kiss my grandson at Children’s Hosp in Seattle. I needed some thunder today…love you Gary…Mott too!
February 12, 2008

wayno da wino
Dat waz a Gosh-Darn Goooood Episode !!!
Gee…..Are there peoples out there dat don’t like White Vino????????
Dat don’t seems believeable !!??!

Great Advice at da end about careing/loving Family & Friends !!!!!

QOTD: New Favorite White….Kathy Lynskey Gewurtztraminer 2006 from
New Zealand is Exxxxxxceeeeelleeeeeett !!!!!!!!!!!
February 12, 2008

RB
DOD: Sent an email to my grandparents who just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary and they live in Kansas. They are very special people. Thanks for reminding us of what really is important!

QOTD: Favorite white…really like the Grecco
February 12, 2008

ryan
QOTD: does it have to be still? I am all about paul drappier zero dosage champagne, and I only have one bottle left. Oh no!

Always call the wife after lunch to say hi and she how she is doing and I am calling my sister after work.
February 12, 2008

BruceP
Called my girlfriend. QOTD: Tocai Fruili from Italy.
February 12, 2008

Paul
New Vayniac here, not lurking any longer, thanks for what you do I really enjoy it.
Favorite white wine is all of them, my Pal isn’t as sensitive as yours. My wife and I really like Alice White Lexia from Australia
February 12, 2008

Mandy
Sancerre…yum
February 12, 2008

Kristen
I am so fortunate to have such a supportive fam. It has been a roller coaster of a year for me and they have stood by me for every up, down, left and right on the ride. Embracing my family as the most important value in my life has changed my life this past year. I call Mom and Pops almost every day but I don’t express my graditude for their support enough- will do tonight.

QOTD: Alsatian Pinot Blanc for its thunderific minerality, well intigrated acidity and creamy texture
February 12, 2008

Steven Roy
Demand of the Day – my mom and dad

QOTD – Matua 2006 Savgnion Blanc, New Zealand,
Also Kotare Pinot Gris, also from New Zealand
February 12, 2008

Paul
GV, love the show… but could you turn off the radio or whatever is playing in the background. Your mic is picking something up and it’s really distracting.

Thanks
February 12, 2008

Anthony I
Love Alban. Had the chance to spend some time with John Alban in 06. Great person and wines!

QOTD: Really tough. I love Rieslings from the Mosel and Nahe. New white? Falanghina from Campania. All lemon peel, almonds peach and minerals. Delicious.
February 12, 2008

Cobra
Amazingly, I had fulfilled the DotD before even watching the show. I had talked to both parents and my two little bros that day for the first time in a while (guess Gary telepathically inspired me).
I can’t give much input on the QotD though. Working on that.
February 12, 2008

Stephanie from So CA
DOD: My hubby gets a call mid day – making sure he is not into any trouble LOL. My folks get a little loveevery day too.

QOTD: MollyDooker “The Violinist” a beautiful Verdelho – yum, and always have some Stags’ Leap Viognier handy
February 12, 2008

CW
QOTD: Icelandic Albarino.
February 12, 2008

Social Project Brian
Good show. Sorry to hear that the Alban fried you. I really dug the 2005 Alban Viognier that I drank last May. If anyone cares, I gave it a 90. My notes: “Fragrant, tropical nose. Lush, peachy honeysuckle Viognier nose. Well balanced, delicious guava/peach fruit. Perhaps a touch light acidity, and a bit drier than other Viogniers I have had. Delicious finish. Good effort overall. I would drink this again in a heartbeat.”

I agree with Gary. Try Alban, folks!
February 12, 2008

Kidder
Well lets see, The only white wine I’ve tried is Italian Verdicchio,
very nice for my first white.

Hugged and kissed my wife and daughter, they are my whole world – Peace….
February 12, 2008

Big D
DemandOTD going out to a fancy wine dinner tonight with my wife trying out some M. Chapoutier wine/food pairings – kisses come later.

QOTD We tried this wine and really enjoyed the new flavor profile. 2005 Shooting Star AligotÃ©
February 12, 2008

yowens
I kissed the little Taras. BTW, great idea for a show, we really liked it. QOTD: An oaked Sav Blanc from Seresin (NZ), it was money.
February 12, 2008

Scott F
I’m digging anything white from NZ right now. Though, I feel the urge to break out the european whites and really learn about them.
February 12, 2008

Cheri P
DOTD – closest friends, parents and boyfriend.

QOTD – favorite white is from a Michigan winery – Tabor Hill Classic Demi Sec Have not had it in about 2 years. Was my favorite during grad school years in Ann Arbor.

Love the thunder – keep doing what you do best!
February 12, 2008

Ivan C.
qotd – I’ve really been into viogniers and sauv blancs for years, but I recently tried a torrontes on GV’s suggestion, and it blew my socks off. Incredibly aromatic, with beautiful flavours and a great vein of acidity. Thanks Gary!
February 12, 2008

Marco Montez
QOTD: Alvarinho Muros Antigos 2006 – phenomenal for under $13.
February 12, 2008

agentorange
DOTD: Kissed the wifey. Nice!

QOTD: Long story short: have not had good luck on reds lately, which we were definitely biased towards in the past. Trying new things, but mostly been saying howdy to the oak monster. On the other hand, whites have been kind to us. Last week enjoyed a Cusumano Insolia 2006 Sicilia – no idea what the grapes were, would love to know. Last night we made coq au vin with a great cheap Silvaner halbtrocken (Gysler 2006). Also recently enjoyed an Alsatian blend.
February 12, 2008

malliemcg
QOTD: Columbard/Sauvignon Blanc blend, would be my current fave white wine, although it would depend on occasion, temp, mood and what’s available – i”m also feeling the love for Viognier and GewÃ¼rztraminer.
February 12, 2008

Lenny
GV, I rarely leave comments but I appreciate what you are doing, so i guess that I am one of those “lurkers”, sorry.
QOTD- PG’s and Rieslings from Alsace mostly, plus the prosseco bubblies, what’s not to love?
Blue skies, Lenny
February 12, 2008

tuscanbob
Well done GV. Clearly you’re coming from the heart when you talk about family. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have most of my immediate and extended family close by including my 91 year old grandmother who really enjoyed the last wine tasting party I put together. Lots of kissing in my family.

As far as ‘new whites’ I’ve been enjoying, I’d have to say rieslings from the Mosel Saar Ruwer, particularly the spatlese variety. I love the full bodied, almost oily mouthfeel and those burnt tire/petrol scents combined with the apples and pears and honey flavors. Plenty of good wines from there in the $12 range and some really awesome wines in the $30-$40 range (JJ Pruhm comes to mind).

Also a huge fan of Alsatian rieslings, NZ Sauv Blancs, Greco di Tufo and Vermentinos from Italy and our own Finger Lakes rieslings.
February 12, 2008

tuscanbob
Agent Orange,

Insolia is the grape variety…great stuff. There are so many little known regional white varieties in Italy…fun to explore.
February 12, 2008

Vinsant
Cayuse Viognier…..yummy!
February 12, 2008

Brian Swanson
New favorite varietal is chardonnay – really digging these “naked” unoaked cali and aussie chards
February 13, 2008

DJB
I was able to try several Ash Hollow wines at their tasting room in Walla Walla. I was very impressed. They were out of the gewertz, but I got a couple bottles of their Cab Sav for my up coming wine tasting party.
February 13, 2008

Marc - Irvine, CA
how cold are the white wines when you try them?? I’m afraid that I always drink white wine that is too cold (but still like it My parents, from Catalonia, always drink Cava, very cold… so I guess I got from them how I drink the white wines
February 13, 2008

Pardus
QOTD: I would have to say that my new white favorite would be the Tokaji szarmorodni wines. They are nutty and creamy like a sherry rather than sweet like the Tokaji dessert wines.
February 13, 2008

Pardus
Almost forgot. I call the rents a couple times a week from here in Europe.
February 13, 2008

tythewineguy
Riesling is my mistress…Chenin is my wife.
February 13, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: Called my Momma Dukes and baby sis on the East Coast. Thanks for the reminder of how important family is… we forget sometimes.

#2: White Rhone blends (Vignier, Granache blanc, Clarett, Marsane, Rousanne, etc.)
February 13, 2008

Louisiana George
Always nice to see you spreading the love of family – bet we don’t hear Parker or Shankin preaching that truth anytime soon.
February 13, 2008

Donna Marie
Great show! Family and friends are everything.

QOTD: Roero Arneis and Pinot Gris from Oregon.
February 13, 2008

Saint
You finally drew me out. A lurker from the beginning. Have sent key shows to all my wine buddies, especially those on developing your palate.

New white wines that I find different and intriguing are the Torrontes from Argentina and especially the Traminette from Connecticut.

PS: Called my mom.
February 13, 2008

Martin
I recently had the 2006 Conundrum at The Bonefish Grill, a pleasurable drink.
February 13, 2008

Valerie
Demand OTD: Called Husband, Grandpa, 2 sisters, and a good friend.
QOTD: I LOVED the 2006 Chateau De Callac Graves Blanc in the x-mas pack! LOVED IT!!!!!
February 13, 2008

Brianna Vieira
will kiss hug and call the fam pronto. QOTD; I have two… Livio Felluga 2006 Pinto Grigio, and Terradora Di Paolo Fallanghina (sp?)
February 13, 2008

Tatum
DOTD: Called sister, parents, grandmother (89 years old) and planning special surprise VD dinner for hubby.

QOTD: Embarrassed to say…I don’t drink much white wine but will start, so I have no answer
February 13, 2008

RocknRoll Doc
C’mon Gar’!

Speaking of old world grapes in the new world, maybe it’s time to join us in the new world by gettin’ naturalized! C’mon! We need your vote. We need you as a US citizen.

Go for it, Gar’
February 13, 2008

Kathleen Lisson
Gary,
Good call on getting me to call my dad. We ended up laughing about how I’m up for jury duty. He said the best way to avoid jury duty is to keep on referring to the defendant as “that guilty SOB.”
He’s too funny.
Kathleen Lisson
February 13, 2008

Sassodoro
DOTD. My wife. She is out of town and I miss her.

QOTD. Not sure. I like white wines a lot, but lately I’ve been getting a bit tired of the citrus flavors that many of them bring — big grapefruit, big lemon. I want something else for a while. One very interesting white that I had recently was a wine called “Sillery” made by Frecciarossa in Oltrepo Pavese, Lombardia, Italy. It’s white (!) Pinot Nero (a.k.a., Pinot Noir).
February 13, 2008

ScottG
QOTD: New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Fox Creek Chardonnay, and Ste. Michelle Riesling (when I’m in the mood for something sweet).
February 14, 2008

ChezJosh
Happy Valentines Day, all.

It’s just about as far from new as it gets, but I’ve been hitting the sancerre pretty heavy lately.
February 14, 2008

Cyn
QOTD: Don’t know if it’s a favorite since I haven’t experienced too many white wines, but I recently bought a 2005 (I think) Louis Jadot Chardonnay that I liked. I also bought a 2005 Willm Pinot Gris. They were “ok”. I do know that for an evening watching “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Ugly Betty” they were too pricey (one was $13.99, the other $15.99). I’m certain I could have purchased something that “brings the thunder” at a lower price-point!
February 14, 2008

DanM
Mott,

You gotta turn down Gary’s music in his office before the shoot. (What sounds like bad 80’s female pop singers) is driving me crazy when I watch it with headphones and my iPod…

Other than that, keep up the good work.
February 14, 2008

Dan
GV, Thanks for being the vino voice of our generation.
February 15, 2008

downtnmark
QOTD: 2006 St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc

This wine stood out at a polo-field tasting last fall among 15 other wineries as the “best in show”. Great balance and flavors.

I kissed my “better half” and called my mom.
February 15, 2008

CHATrBox
Glad to see that the Washington wine was able to represent.

For V-day called the parents, friends, and definitely kissed my wife!

I love Washington Viognier. Yum!
February 15, 2008

Randy Sullivan
I hate the oak monster. I started drinking wine a year ago and have never drank the same wine twice. It took me a few months to figure out the dominating flavor I cound in CA wines was oak. There is a local “winery” in TX that has oak flavoring they put into the must to make it seem like it was aged. All this has caused me to view over oaked wines as a pretty woman with too much make-up on. Love the show. Keep up the good work.
February 15, 2008

Donna Watson
I call my folks (80 this year) often & always tell them I love them. It makes my dad squirm, which is so fun! My bro & sis are always getting told “Love ya!” And we all get it back. Gotta admit, we are a very demonstrative family when it comes to affection.

White wines? I’m working on it.
February 15, 2008

Rolf Lydecker
I have a lot of comments to make up for Gary…

I will kiss and hug my girlfriend this weekend for you. (She too is a diehard Jets fan)We’re going to Mohegan Sun for a late Valentine’s Day. The wine is picked and the jacuzzi sweet is reserved…

I’d hug and tell you I love you in a non-gay way next time I’m in NJ, is that enough love for ya??!!
February 15, 2008

Karl Laczko
I liked the sound of the Ash Hollow, but sounds nothing like what I’m used to out of Alsace. I don’t think I’ve had a New World Gewurtz.

DOTD – Will do, Valentine’s day was a start.

QOTD – New? Not so much, but I really get Verdejo from Rueda. Am experimenting with others, so may get back to you.
February 15, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
I’m watching this way late as I have been out of town. My youngest is coming in from Brooklyn to VA Beach today for his birthday. Turned he and his friends on to WLTV and they formed a wine tasting group based on GaryV’s inspiration.
When I was in Paso Robles and Los Oivos last winter had a lot of Rousannes that were great and nowhere near the price point of the one on the episode today. This has been one of my favorite white wine grapes always. AlbarÃ±o has been my favorite new white.
February 15, 2008

OmarG
Love the background porn music!
More 80’s references please (”wine color like Hulk Hogan’s golden locks”…awesome!)

That show ended so great with the Lovie Love. I decided to the 5 pieces of love out: 2 for my wife and one year old…but also to 3 friends that I haven’t been good with keeping in touch with. You know the ones….the ones that you can not hear from in months but your friendship is as strong as ever. We’re getting together for some wine! Thanks Gary.

As for whites…you’ll hate me…still working on my “RED pal”…
but sitting in front of me is an Italian white: Argiolas Costamolino…apparently something called a Vermentino grape (???) Very excited!

OmarG
February 15, 2008

JÃ¸rn Idar
QOTD; Dr.Loosen, Riesling 2002/2003 vintages, lovely with salmon! My first wine/food experience that worked VERY well!
February 16, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
QOTD#2: Albarino
February 19, 2008

Joe Discher
Any score from the Wine Enthusist I take with a grain of salt. From the free state of Pa.
February 20, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: Dr. Loosen.
DOTD: No one. I am cold hearted insensitive bastard.
February 21, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Q – Gewurtztraminer! Great w/ Thai as GV said, which we love.
February 22, 2008

Tom
Gary,
This was a great episode — I love Alban’s wines — but good to know on the pass — I just got the Ash Hollow today from Wine Library — they were nice enough to get some more in when it was sold out. I love it — and it is like sucking on a box of lemonheads. Thanks for the tip.
Tom
February 23, 2008

Dan-o
GV – I agree with your sentiments. To take it a step further, the order of all in life is God (whomever you pray to), Family, Work. If you get this out of balance, you will feel empty.

I say “I love you” to my wife and 4 kids every day, which is why I am not a Valentine’s Day celebrator.

White Wine Shout Out – Albarino, or Rioja Bianco.
February 28, 2008

Josh in Burgundy
Manage to make my girlfriend feel special on Valentines despite her being in Cali and me being in Burgundy so I consider that spreading the thunder.

QOTD: Muscadet de Sevre et maine, nice inexpensive white that would seem to go great with some sort of sea food. A nice find
March 12, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
I was disappointed to see the poor showing of the Alban Rousasane as like you it is one of my favorite white grapes. Is this part of the alcohol creep we have seen so much about? I had a Zind recently that the bottle said was 16.2% but it was a port to me at 17-18%. Had one GewÃ¼rtztraminer from Stoney Hill winery that I really liked and the style wasn’t too floral with green tea and chamomile aspects to it.
January 7, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Is it weird that Im happy the wine from my state won the tasting today? Cant help it… Love seeing those Washington wines bring it! DOTD: Havent done it yet, but I always tell my friends online around the country that I love them ( parents, too). QOTD: Furmint. Those Tokaji aszu wines are simply magical.