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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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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April 9, 2008

BargePlus
Another great battle royale, and a great setting. I almost never think of Rieslings when I think of wine. However, rieslings do come up when I’m looking for a wine to pair with a particular style of food, a particular starter, a cheese, etc. I guess I’ll have to (say it with me) expand my palate – and the Poet’s Leap looks like a good place to start.
April 9, 2008

EllenKF
EV- you are right to be surprised by the Eroica. I’ve had the 2000 and 2001 vintages and they were great! Almost effervescent, very interesting. I also, unfortunately, had this vintage just a few weeks ago and have to agree with Gary-very average.
April 9, 2008

espressokev
fun stuff. I’d LOVE to see you on Soldier Field this year! ….Even though i wouldn’t be there and Illinois wines probably suck. =)
April 9, 2008

Tstank
I love Seattle, my favorite place in Washington is grandma house. Go number 11!!! U of O baby yeah.
April 9, 2008

BobM
Gary, what happened to the color comparison? You only commented on the Sheldrake color. It would’ve been fun to see the color of the Poet’s Leap.

QOTD: I’ve been to Seattle, but only to drive through it on my way to Vancouver. So I couldn’t name any part of the city, let alone my favorite.
April 9, 2008

Linderelli
QOTD: I used to live in SEATTLE for 10 YEARS! Love that joint. My favorite part? The restaurants! Dahlia Lounge, Chizo, Lola, 5-Spot, Shallots, Jak’s the list goes on and on. Pete’s wine shop was a pretty cool thing too. . . great wine selection for the Boat People livin’ on Lake Union. Those were the days.

Taste Washington was so much fun and it was great to visit some of my favorite places while in town. But I don’t regret making the move to Walla Walla at all.
April 9, 2008

Sasha
QOTD: I grew up in Seattle for part of my life….and really, the two best areas are Capitol Hill and Ballard (although Fremont is a close third). Even though you didn’t ask, Ill tell you, the WORST (bar none) is Bellevue. Don’t go there – its the pit of doom…

p.s. you chose a spot that has a major port, airport, and a train station all within 5 miles of the stadium. I’m surprised we could hear you at all. Lucky you didn’t get the true Seattle welcome of a nice rain shower.
April 9, 2008

drew
Hey GV welcome to Seattle. I assume you enjoyed your time in my city, future home of the 2008 New Jersey Jets LOSS.

QOTD – Yes, I live there. Best part is a secret. We locals don’t give that kind of info out in a public forum. The best part come the Fall is Qwest field when the Seahawks smack the New Jersey Jets. I assume youâ€™re supplying the Jets free wine for the flight back home.
April 9, 2008

J-Pipes
QOTD: YES. On a Starbucks business trip a few years back. My favorite part is the market and the crazy fish mongers! Oh, and the first Starbucks ever is kinda cool and historic.. I like the city.
April 9, 2008

lawschooldrunk
where in the world is carmen san- I mean gary vaynerchuk?
April 9, 2008

Gonzo
QOTD: The U-District, hands down. So many great places to grab chow, great grocery stores, and the occasional wine shop. Pike’s place downtown would be a close second.

Thanks for the ep Gary, love the WA riesling and appreciate your take on some of my favorites.
April 9, 2008

Jay
AWESOME background. I’m not afraid to say that the Hawks v. Jets game is going to end much in the same fashion as this riesling battle. I’ll tell you something, that train whistle is downright scary across the street at Safeco (especially with the roof closed). It is ridiculously loud when there’s a lull in a baseball game.

QOTD: SODO on a gameday (either Seahawks or M’s) or out on the lake in the summer. Can’t beat it.
April 9, 2008

ev
I’m 15 miles east of where you were, on Cougar Mtn. A bit positively surprised by the Poet’s Leap and surprised by the Eroica. I’ve had at least 2 vintages of the Eroica before, thought them to be on the good side of serviceable, but not that much better. It always seems to get 90-91 in W.S. along with a lot of their other lower to med priced wines. Ste Michelle is also a huge advertiser with them.
April 9, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
QTD — nope, been to 40 states but not WA
April 9, 2008

Jeff H
Echo Hinrgman on the audio on this one??… but I love your shows!

QOTD: Been to Seattle a couple o’ times and Bainbridge Island is a great place to visit.
April 9, 2008

Erica37
The whole AW crew just got back from Taste Washington in Seattle – it was great to meet you and I’m sorry I missed the party Saturday night!

QOTD: My favorite thing about Seattle is clearly my SEAHAWKS! I’ll hit the occasional Mariners game as well, but the overwhelming favorite is Matt Hasselbeck and the gang. We are going to whoop the Jets so bad.
April 9, 2008

Tom Coombs
Seattle, one of the best towns I have ever been to. QTD: The coffee shop down by Pier 57, followed by a ride on the ferry over to Bainbridge.
April 9, 2008

Marshall
Damn, that wind.
QOTD:No not yet
April 9, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

QOTD: No, never been to Washington state…..always wanted to visit though….. hopefully soon.

–RH
April 9, 2008

Palmer
QOTD: love Washington state and have lots of family and friends there — Ivar’s Acres of Clams in Seattle, Apple Tree Golf Course in Yakima, the Glass Museum in Tacoma, and the Hood Canal are some of my favorite spots.
April 9, 2008

Loweeel
Top 20!
April 9, 2008

Rick D
What a Jet fan doing drinkin’ from a Viking glass?
April 9, 2008

Robin C
QOTD: We’ve spent some time in Seattle. Loved it. Hope to go to Walla Walla this year.
Nice set up at the Jets Seahawks game. I believe that I predicted almost exactly this scenario some time ago. No need for thanks.
April 9, 2008

Phil G.
Sweet, I made the top 20. Love Seattle. Love the food, the weather, and the great access to wonderful fresh ingridents. Seattle truely is a great town.
April 9, 2008

cameron w
Sweet, I can see my old office in the skyline.