Washington vs New York Riesling Taste Off

Washington vs New York Riesling Taste Off – Episode #440

April 9, 2008

The Thunder Show is on the road! Coming to you today from Qwest Field in Seattle WA, Gary Vaynerchuk has a taste off between Washington State and New York State Rieslings. Does the home team hold the field for a victory or do the visitors come in and take one on the road?

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“qotd: living in vancouver been there a couple of times, the drive down…” by Weston
“Howd you like our Seahawks ( our pathetic Seahawks with our backup QB,…” by Dessert Wine Nerd
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2006 Herman Wiemer Semi Dry RieslingNew York Riesling
2006 OS Winery Champoux Vineyard
2006 Dr. Frank Dry RieslingNew York Riesling
2006 Long Shadows Poet’s Leap Riesling
2006 Sheldrake Dry Riesling
2006 Chateau St Michelle Eroica RieslingWashington Riesling

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July 26, 2009

Weston
qotd: living in vancouver been there a couple of times, the drive down is nice all the green, its a nie green state.
January 10, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Howd you like our Seahawks ( our pathetic Seahawks with our backup QB, no less!) ripping out the heart of the Jets in that game? Oh you thought the snow would work to the Jet’s advantage, huh? Enough talk, at least you had a shot at the playoffs. Good show, and theres part of me that likes the fact that the first stadium you were at was us, not your BE-LOV-ED Jets. Ok, ok, said enough talk. Anyway…. I knew the Washington reislings would take it, but I was surprised at your score on the Eroica. I was thinking it would have taken it. Still a great show and Im glad you had a great time here. QOTD: I live here, baby! I love everything about this area except for the traffic. The wines, the restaurants, the scenery, the weather, etc. Its just magic.
July 22, 2008

vibemore
I can’t believe I am just now seeing this ep! I’m out of the loop I guess. I’m a big fan of almost all that Long Shadows is doing, including Poet’s Leap. QOTD: I’ve lived here for 8 years and love it here.
June 13, 2008

SEO Writer
Iâ€™d visited when I was 11. Its really a good place.
June 13, 2008

SEO Consultant
Seattle is a great place to live.
June 11, 2008

Tony
I will second the comment on Wiemer being the best in the Finger Lakes but, I will admit, I haven’t tried them ALL yet. Still, the style is BY FAR the closest to a genuine Mosel Riesling. I am a particular fan of the Late Harvest and Select Late Harvest which are as close to a Mosel Spatlese and Auslese as you can find in the USA. They exhibit a Urziger Wurtzgarten type strawberry and cream flavor. GREAT stuff.

Also high on my list are Prajean and Fox Run. Fox Run could be OUTSTANDING on the same level as Wiemer is they didn’t dry out their wines as much. The alcohol level is a tad too high and it throws off the balance between acid, sugar and alcohol, for my tastes. But I can tell from tasting their wines that they have the same potential as Wiemer. For “Ice Wines” I also like Wagner and Castel Grisch. For fruity wines I like Torrey Ridge. For dry Riesling try McGregor’s from Keuka Lake. For Chardonnay I like Lamoreaux. For red wines I think Red Newt is by far the best in the finger lakes.
May 30, 2008

Wanginator
I am from Washington — family lives in Olympia. But I moved to Morristown, NJ, to become a Jersey boy, and, no, it was not because of WLTV, I am sad to inform. I frequent the WL in Springfield about twice a month, and I honestly had no idea it was that close! Anyway, Jersey is a beautiful state, and people don’t give it enough street cred.
May 19, 2008

Zin Guy
I live in Seattle on the north end of Lake Sammamish, just down the hill from Microsoft. Lived here my whole life, love it. Favorite thing about Seattle would have to be the seasons in conjunction with the great natural resources we have out here…love the summer and getting out on a lake in the boat, and I love the winter and getting up skiing in the mountains some of which are less than an hour away.

Hey Gary, good luck on your Jets beating the Seahawks prediction, we’re pretty tough at home. Care to place a little wine wager on the game? I might be able to score some nice tix for you if you decide to come out for the game…
May 7, 2008

victor
Gary,

This episode was filmed on my birthday Apr 9 so it is my
present to you that if you (and “Ma”) want to come up to
Edmonton Alberta Canada I’ll get you into the Stadium and field?
for a CFL Edmonton Eskimos game WLTV podcast. Whadya say?
April 29, 2008

Matt
My wife and I just visited Seattle this past December and fell in love with it. I’d visited when I was 11 and swore back then that I’d end up living there, but thought of it as a pipe dream until we came back from our vacation and the two of us decided to move there at the end of 2009. Now we’re counting down the days (just 598 more to go!).
April 27, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
I just got back from vacation in Seattle. I got a Porron, saw an octopus eat a fish at the aquarium, and went to some solid wineries in Woodinville.

I had the 2006 Eroica at Chateau Ste. Michelle on my trip, I thought it was awesome. Just picked up a bottle from WL (for 32% under other SRP, 15% under other retailers).

Brian Carter Cellars was our favorite of the wineries we visited, both for their wine and for their hospitality.
April 25, 2008

Porter
I am glad to post my views and points in this blog.
April 22, 2008

JayZee
Nice show (way behind and trying desperately to catch up this week!!)!

QOTD: Yes, I’ve been to Seattle and other parts of Washington State. Let’s see, the best part would be… the wineries!!!
April 22, 2008

no92
Great Show. I am getting more into whites and sav blancs so i think rieslings are a possible next step for me. I have had a Loosen at a local place called juicy wines here in Chicago that i have liked very much. Look forward to meeting you in chi town for your book signing.

QOTD: Dude, I went to see my friend Casey in Seattle last year and he is a chef at Purple Cafe, the folks there are great, I got stranded on an island when i missed the ferry. City is a hidden gem.

Peace,
McD
April 20, 2008

lee
gary,

great show. love the riesling props. seattle has a great nudist parade.
April 17, 2008

LuvsChandon
I love Rieslings, nice V-Blog Gary! Suprised myself when I drank more wine than beer when I had the chance to visit Germany a few years ago.

Catching up on past episodes, QOTD: Love the energy at Pike place market! Plus Seattle kind of reminds me of my favorite city, SF.

I’d go open a bottle of Riesling now, but its not even 11 am. Bought a Martin Ray Angeline I’m excited to try. Go CA!
April 17, 2008

ValerieM
QOTD: Yes, Back in 98 I saw Jonny Lang and Buddy Guy on the Pier in Seattle. It was a blast!
April 16, 2008

GR8wine
GV: love the episode, nice to see you on the road, and congrats for taking Mott with you!
QOTD: only been to a few places in Washington (Seatle included) but not enough to proclaim my favorite. I suspect if I ever got a chance to visit Columbia Valley or Walla Walla I might pick one of them.
Last comment . . love the Reisling – tasting on the Mosel is what got me into wine.
April 15, 2008

brandich
August 7: Jets(boo) at Browns (yea) preseason game. Seems like a good excuse for you to take the show on the road to Cleveland.
April 15, 2008

cumpari
Great episode! I fully agree with your assessment of the Poet’s Leap. Excellent wine. Too bad its tough to get, though I know the WL carries it!

QOTD: Lived there for 9 years and am trying to get back! Seattle is a great place to live, the Olympic Peninsula is a great place to play! Walla Walla is a great place to dry your shoes and whet your palate!
April 14, 2008

yowens
Yo GV, I love the stadium idea. I think NY rielsing can be fantastic and relatively inexpensive compared to other whites.
April 14, 2008

Harley Stan
great episode!!!
QOTD- I have not been there yet.
April 14, 2008

Mr.Ambassador
Go Washington Riesling.

Live in Washington State and love it here. My favorite region is that which we call home: Puget Sound!
April 14, 2008

JoshL
Green Thunder!? PFFT!

Nice to see you at Taste!
April 14, 2008

Bobby Wino
sweet location. I’ll see what I can do in my area to get you on a football field!

QOTD. I visited once a few years ago but I’m looking for an excuse to go back up there. I’ve spent a ton of time in oregon and washington is next on my list