Viognier Friday – Episode #462

May 9, 2008

Today Gary tastes 2 Viognier wines head to head and gets into a different mindset and mixes it up a little.

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“so the peltier smells like nitrous??…” by nnothing
“Smurfette, gotta love the pumps!. But the better question is whats you…” by Drew
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Wines tasted in this episode:

2007 Le Paradou ViognierOther Rhone White Wine
2006 Peltier Station ViognierOther California White Rhone V

Links mentioned in todays episode.

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June 1, 2009

nnothing
so the peltier smells like nitrous??
February 26, 2009

Drew
Smurfette, gotta love the pumps!. But the better question is whats your favorite Snork???
January 12, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
I love me some Viognier! Ive had quite a few and am nearing the adoring phase. Too bad these brought the meh. QOTD: Im down with Angry Smurf. I jsut like watching characters with rage go off. Angry smurf, Daffy Duck, Duckman, Ren Hoek, Donald Duck, Dr. Cox, etc. They always keep me in stiches.
July 16, 2008

Tooch
Papa Smurf was a good leader. His instincts were uncanny.
May 29, 2008

bridge
you’re a good man- your appreciation is sincere and your success seems well deserved. thanks for sharing your passion through your show. take care.
May 28, 2008

Ben F
Wow I think you were buzzed on this episode of WLTV… Buzzed Gary is very entertaining!!!

I have to go with Smurfett, but you have to give props to Handy Smurf he had a lot to do…
May 25, 2008

Sassodoro
High energy day, even for you, Gary.

QOTD. Sorry, what’s a smurf?
May 24, 2008

Dan-o
I liked the babble on the couch. Is there any significance to the leather couch – psychiatric?
I am not a Smurf fan, but I would say that I would definitely be a fan of Durif Smurf – the Australian Petite Sirah drinker!
May 20, 2008

Social Project Brian
QOTD: I don’t remember the names of all the Smurfs, just Papa Smurf and Smurfette. And Gargamel was the cat, I think. I did have a Smurfs game on Colecovision in the ’80s. That was cool too. Maybe you can do a Smurfberry Wine Friday?

Making up my own QOTD: What Viogniers have I enjoyed? I haven’t tried any from Condrieu yet, but that’s on my list. Here are a few good domestic ‘05 Viogniers that I have liked: 1. R.H. Phillips – EXP, 2. Alban Vineyards, and 3. Zaca Mesa – Estate Bottled, Fess Parker.
May 20, 2008

Rhonda
I bought some of the Le Paradou Viognier using the free shipping code I got from ordering the two books and I really like it. I just got my books today and I started reading it on the ride home. I can’t wait to sit down and give it my full attention!
May 19, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: Handy
Wasn’t the Smurf that got to tap Smurfette?
May 18, 2008

jame
I’m a fan
May 17, 2008

Sharon
Unusual show, I’m sorry about the any flaming email you may have received when someone may have been ridiculed by KAHUNA who deserves a kick in the ass. I know zip about Smurfs. Still need to send you at least one Star Wars figurine though at some point. Know just where to get it, too. I don’t like wrestling or boxing or the 3 Stooges or anything that involves people hitting each other.
May 16, 2008

Blake W
QOTD: Papa Smurf….show was a bit before my time tho
May 15, 2008

damon aka unknownwine
gotta go with smurfette….duh!!!
May 15, 2008

Luis Felipe
RC, it did sound like Gary inadvertently admitted to doing that, yea…I hope not.
May 15, 2008

Luis Felipe
QOTD: Sommelier Smurf, of course. It Doesn’t exist? Well maybe it should have. He could have helped out Baking Smurf with some pairings. Baking Smurf was my favorite, always made me want some cake as a kid.
May 15, 2008

RC
did Gary admit to doing whippits with the ready-whip reference?
May 14, 2008

Winelynn
My favorite has to be Papa Smurf…Enjoy the show…
May 14, 2008

Shawn
You so crazy! Pretty cool episode Gary. I think that I like the whole written review idea. You could build up a huge database in no time at the rate that you taste wines. But remember, quality before quantity. No book signings here in Denmark, but hey, it’s a little out of the way. I’ve got the book coming from Amazon though.

QUOTD: I seriously don’t remember. I haven’t seen that show in a million years.
May 14, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: Grandpa Smirf- he was the MAN. The oldest smirf, and even after returning from a 500 year absence he’s STILL spunky.
May 14, 2008

Mondavi4Life
there’s no way I’d drink a viognier when I can drink a Robert Mondavi Chardonnay. the Viognier is one dimensional while the Mondavi Chardonnay is multi dimensional and for my palate has a 2 minute finish which makes this a supreme wine to drink at any time during the year.

We all owe so much to Robert Mandavi as the man paved the road for all Napa Valley wines.

A true legend.
May 13, 2008

Ken B.
Gary,

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted, but I have been faithfully watching. I love the show. Congrats on the book and all your success; it’s well deserved.

I like The Big Idea, so I will definitely check it out.

Take care,

Ken B.
May 13, 2008

pawncop
Good show, very much enjoy the head to heads.

QOTD – Sorry Don’t have a favorite Smurff.
May 13, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
I will say again, I love the head-to-heads!

Q- Smurfette…what a piece of ass!