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
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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 13, 2008

SacramentoCharlie
The Wind ?, The Train ? The Cold ? Suck it up, I never heard Mike Nugent complain that way

QOTD: Beautiful place when the sun is out.
April 13, 2008

Rich White
QOTD: I have lived in Seattle for over 20 years. GV, you have to visit Walla Walla. I know you are a big fan of the wines and if you go, you have to hit Whitehouse Crawford. The only sad thing is that WA wines have been discovered. It was a lot cooler when no one knew how kick ass the wines were. If you like a good neighborhood steakhouse, check out Jak’s Grill.
April 13, 2008

Blake
QOTD: Never been to Seatle or WA……but the WA state wines that i’ve had are really quite amazing!
April 13, 2008

PeteDinNYC
Native Seattlite now living in the Big Apple… GO HAWKS!!!! (Sorry GaryV)

Best things about Seattle are definitely the summers, wine and the people… In fact I like the wine and summers SO much I’m getting married at DeLille Cellars this summer rather than doing to wedding in NYC.

Hope you enjoyed your trip…
April 13, 2008

Dan-o
I have never been to WA State, but I am a big fan of the wines and the west coast scenery. I would love to go some time.
I have always like the Leonetti, L’Ecole #41, Columbia Crest Reserves, Waterbrook Syrah, Eroica Riesling. There seem to be a lot of good reasons to go there.

GV – have you ever had Matthews Wines from WA State? I have got their “Red” and another called Claret. Classic Bordeaux blends – the Red is awesome!
April 13, 2008

Jacob S
Yes, had a short trip to Seattle and it’s a great place to go. Food and wine scene is great. I like the Ace hotel and Belltown.
April 12, 2008

DJB
I live in Seattle and love many parts of it. I think that Fremont, Ballard, and Greenlake are some sweet spots to hang.

Great Show Gary. I can’t wait to see you in other Stadiums.
April 12, 2008

I.T. Rockstar
I’ll say I prefer the muzac in your office as opposed to the wind…but great show anyways!

QOTD: The Purple Cafe…one of the best wine and cheese places in Seattle…especially if you get a couch in the loft. That and there’s this awesome french bakery down by the market, but I can’t recall the name of it.
April 12, 2008

mike brewer
I agree with the Wild Ginger recommendation. Amazing place to eat. And, if you like hole in the wall pubs, try Mt. Si Tavern East of the city on I-90.
April 12, 2008

mikeyrad
QOTD: We’ll be going to Seattle and Vancouver for a conference in June. Can’t wait.
April 12, 2008

ChrisR
dude, it’s Shel-drake Point, not Sheld-rake Point! That was the first vineyard I visited, and what a great place. Great people making great wine there, maybe that vintage wasn’t killer. IN the past, the dry reisling has been some of my favs from them. Great NW show!
April 12, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo Gee, Classic Episode !! Sounds like You was at a Train Depot with a
Tornado goin’ thru !!

QOTD: Loooove Washington State & it’s Parks: Olympic National Park,
Mt. Rainier National Park, and Mount St. Helens……Beautiful, Beautiful,
Beautiful !!!!!
April 12, 2008

Sassodoro
Great show, Gary!

QOTD. Went to Seattle on vacation with Mrs. Sassodoro a few years ago, and we found it to be a great food & wine town!
April 11, 2008

chenrys
Great Riesling show. We’re fans.

QOTD: Carl’s never been to WA state. I lived there as a kid – Pasco, on the eastern side of the state. Been back to visit – mainly Seattle and Bellingham, for my 21st birthday. My sister lives in Everett so we might get out to visit – maybe this year if I get artwork in an international show that opens in August.
April 11, 2008

Jessica
I live in Seattle and after 3 years of living (and 15 of visiting off and on) I still am in love with this town. From Pike Street, to Alki, to the wineries in Woodinville and the hiking in the mountains or boating on Lake Washington, you can’t get better than Seattle!! *unless it was sunny all the time!!
April 11, 2008

RieslingRon
Awesome riesling show down………..really great. I’m glad the Weimer did well and I have one been waiting to get into.

QOTD: I was is Seattle in ‘62 for the World’s Fair. That’s before the Seahawks and before I really got into wine.
April 11, 2008

JÃ¸rn Idar
No, I havent, but who know’s what will happen soon..?
April 11, 2008

Joe Po
Was in Seattle a few years ago and had the same view but from the mezzanine on a beautiful blue sky day!!!!! The enitre area is a treat to visit.
April 11, 2008

Chippewamike
Cool show. Detroit has a wine show/fundraiser on Ford Field in October– you could do a show there!

QOTD: Not had the chance to get to Seatle but hear it is FABULOUS.
April 11, 2008

David
QOTD: Seattle is beautiful in the summer, I’m out there pretty often since my grandparents live in Kirkland
April 11, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Very cool show!!

Q-Not yet.
April 11, 2008

Peter
Great show! When you like Riesling you have to visit Germany. We have the best Rieslings of the world. Sorry Austria.
And then you must visit the BVB at the Westfalenstadion (now called Signal Iduna Park) in Dortmund. We have the largest free-standing grandstand in the whole of Europe with an capacity of 25000. Itâ€™s absolutly awesome. But we play soccer instead of football. However we name it the same.
April 11, 2008

Beardo
QOTD: Indeed, I have been to Seattle (many times in fact) and I would have to say that the Capitol Hill/ South Lake Union areas are my favs.
April 11, 2008

Mark Simkins
If I can get you onto the Sydney Football Stadium or the Melbourne Cricket Ground …will you come and visit us Downunder??
April 10, 2008

rich caccamo
Tell Mott to get a wind sock (a foam cover for a shot-gun microphone) if your gonna tape in any more stadiums.Secondly, it’s Casey Kasem (notice the EM) not EN.You’ve finally got this lurker to comment after about 325 shows,congrats.Rich C.